Texas Labor Code

§ 410.121 — COURT VACATING AWARD

LA § 410.121Title 5. WORKERS' COMPENSATION · Part A. TEXAS WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT · Ch. 410. ADJUDICATION OF DISPUTES · Art. C. ARBITRATION

(a)On application of an aggrieved party, a court of competent jurisdiction shall vacate an arbitrator's award on a finding that:

(1)the award was procured by corruption, fraud, or misrepresentation;

(2)the decision of the arbitrator was arbitrary and capricious; or

(3)the award was outside the jurisdiction of the division.

(b)If an award is vacated, the case shall be remanded to the division for another arbitration proceeding.

(c)A suit to vacate an award must be filed not later than the 30th day after:

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Legislative history

Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.179, eff. September 1, 2005.