Tex. Lab. Code § 409.004

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 409.004 - Effect of Failure to File Claim for Compensation

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.

Tex. Lab. Code § 409.004

Amended By Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265, Sec. 3.136, eff. 9/1/2005.

Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1993.