Texas § 406.051 SECURITY BY COMMERCIAL INSURANCE.

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§ 406.051 — SECURITY BY COMMERCIAL INSURANCE.

Texas § 406.051

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Tex. Labor Code Code Ann. § 406.051 (2026).

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Sec. 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.

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Sec. 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.

Legislative History

Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 954, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7 ), Sec. 3.032, eff. September 1, 2005.