Texas Labor Code

§ 408.006 — MENTAL TRAUMA INJURIES

LA § 408.006Title 5. WORKERS' COMPENSATION · Part A. TEXAS WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT · Ch. 408. WORKERS' COMPENSATION BENEFITS · Art. A. GENERAL PROVISIONS

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(a)It is the express intent of the legislature that nothing in this subtitle shall be construed to limit or expand recovery in cases of mental trauma injuries.

(b)Notwithstanding Section 504.019, a mental or emotional injury that arises principally from a legitimate personnel action, including a transfer, promotion, demotion, or termination, is not a compensable injury under this subtitle. Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by:

Legislative history

Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 353 (H.B. 1983), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.