Tex. Lab. Code § 406.051

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 406.051 - Security By Commercial Insurance
(a) An insurance company may contract to secure an employer's liability and obligations and to pay compensation by issuing a workers' compensation insurance policy under this subchapter.
(b) The contract for coverage must be written on a policy and endorsements approved by the Texas Department of Insurance.
(c) The employer may not transfer:
(1) the obligation to accept a report of injury under Section 409.001;
(2) the obligation to maintain records of injuries under Section 409.006;
(3) the obligation to report injuries to the insurance carrier under Section 409.005;
(4) liability for a violation of Section 415.006 or 415.008 or of Chapter 451; or
(5) the obligation to comply with a commissioner order.

Tex. Lab. Code § 406.051

Amended By Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265, Sec. 3.032, eff. 9/1/2005.
Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 954, Sec. 4, eff. 9/1/1999.
Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1993.