Texas Labor Code
§ 410.005 — CONDUCTING ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS
LA § 410.005Title 5. WORKERS' COMPENSATION · Part A. TEXAS WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT · Ch. 410. ADJUDICATION OF DISPUTES · Art. A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Statute text
View on source(a)Unless the division determines that good cause exists for the selection of a different location, a contested case hearing may not be conducted at a site more than 75 miles from the claimant's residence at the time of the injury.
(b)Unless the assigned arbitrator determines that good cause exists for the selection of a different location, arbitration may not be conducted at a site more than 75 miles from the claimant's residence at the time of the injury.
(c)All appeals panel proceedings shall be conducted in Travis County.
(d)The division may conduct a benefit review conference:
(1)telephonically;
(2)by videoconference; or
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Legislative history
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.151, eff. September 1, 2005. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 261 (H.B. 1752), Sec. 1, eff. June 4, 2021. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 261 (H.B. 1752), Sec. 2, eff. June 4, 2021.