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LABOR CODETitle 5 - WORKERS' COMPENSATIONSubtitle C - WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEESChapter 504 - WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR EMPLOYEES OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS
Subchapter C - BENEFITS AND OFFSETS
Section 504.056 - Intent of Expedited Provision of Medical Benefits for Certain Injuries Sustained By First Responder in Course and Scope of Employment

Tex. Lab. Code § 504.056

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Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 504.056 - Intent of Expedited Provision of Medical Benefits for Certain Injuries Sustained By First Responder in Course and Scope of Employment

The purpose of Section 504.055 is to ensure that an injured first responder's claim for medical benefits is accelerated by a political subdivision, insurance carrier, and the division to the full extent authorized by current law.

Tex. Lab. Code § 504.056

Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1162, Sec. 36, eff. 9/1/2011.