Texas Labor Code

§ 407A.301 — SURCHARGE FOR DIVISION AND RESEARCH FUNCTIONS OF DEPARTMENT

LA § 407A.301Title 5. WORKERS' COMPENSATION · Part A. TEXAS WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT · Ch. 407A. GROUP SELF-INSURANCE COVERAGE · Art. G. TAXES, SURCHARGES, AND ASSESSMENTS

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(a)Each group shall pay a self-insurance group surcharge under this section for:

(1)the administration of the division of workers' compensation of the department;

(2)the prosecution of workers' compensation insurance fraud in this state;

(3)the research functions of the department under Chapter 405; and

(4)the administration of the office of injured employee counsel under Chapter 404.

(b)The surcharge liability of a group under Subsections (a)(1) and (2) is based on gross premium for that group's retention multiplied by the rate assessed insurance carriers under Sections 403.002 and 403.003, as limited by Section 255.002(a), Insurance Code.

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Legislative history

Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.074, eff. September 1, 2005. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 728 (H.B. 2018), Sec. 11.138, eff. September 1, 2005. Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 358 (S.B. 1455), Sec. 28, eff. January 1, 2026.