Texas Labor Code

§ 409.004 — EFFECT OF FAILURE TO FILE CLAIM FOR COMPENSATION

LA § 409.004Title 5. WORKERS' COMPENSATION · Part A. TEXAS WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT · Ch. 409. COMPENSATION PROCEDURES · Art. A. INJURY REPORTS, CLAIMS, AND RECORDS

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Failure to file a claim for compensation with the division as required under Section 409.003 relieves the employer and the employer's insurance carrier of liability under this subtitle unless:

(1)good cause exists for failure to file a claim in a timely manner; or

(2)the employer or the employer's insurance carrier does not contest the claim. 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. 3.136, eff. September 1, 2005.