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:(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.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.