Texas Labor Code

§ 409.003 — CLAIM FOR COMPENSATION

LA § 409.003Title 5. WORKERS' COMPENSATION · Part A. TEXAS WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT · Ch. 409. COMPENSATION PROCEDURES · Art. A. INJURY REPORTS, CLAIMS, AND RECORDS

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An employee or a person acting on the employee's behalf shall file with the division a claim for compensation for an injury not later than one year after the date on which:

(1)the injury occurred; or

(2)if the injury is an occupational disease, the employee knew or should have known that the disease was related to the employee's employment. Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by:

Legislative history

Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.135, eff. September 1, 2005.