Tex. Lab. Code § 410.005

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 410.005 - Conducting Administrative Proceedings
(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
(3) in person, on showing of good cause as determined by the division.
(e) Unless the division determines that good cause exists for the selection of a different location, a benefit review conference conducted in person under Subsection (d)(3) may not be conducted at a site more than 75 miles from the claimant's residence at the time of the injury.

Tex. Lab. Code § 410.005

Amended by Acts 2021, Texas Acts of the 87th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 261,Sec. 2, eff. 6/4/2021.
Amended by Acts 2021, Texas Acts of the 87th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 261,Sec. 1, eff. 6/4/2021.
Amended by Acts 2021, Texas Acts of the 87th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 261,Sec. 2, eff. 6/4/2021.
Amended by Acts 2021, Texas Acts of the 87th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 261,Sec. 1, eff. 6/4/2021.
Amended By Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265, Sec. 3.151, eff. 9/1/2005.
Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1993.