Texas Labor Code

§ 410.256 — COURT APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT

LA § 410.256Title 5. WORKERS' COMPENSATION · Part A. TEXAS WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT · Ch. 410. ADJUDICATION OF DISPUTES · Art. F. JUDICIAL REVIEW--GENERAL PROVISIONS

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(a)A claim or issue may not be settled contrary to the provisions of the appeals panel decision issued on the claim or issue unless a party to the proceeding has filed for judicial review under this subchapter or Subchapter G. The trial court must approve a settlement made by the parties after judicial review of an award is sought and before the court enters judgment.

(b)The court may not approve a settlement except on a finding that:

(1)the settlement accurately reflects the agreement between the parties;

(2)the settlement adheres to all appropriate provisions of the law; and

(3)under the law and facts, the settlement is in the best interest of the claimant.

(c)A settlement may not provide for:

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Legislative history

Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.2001, eff. September 1, 2005.