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Industry Information

Texas—Legislative Activity

Posted Date: April 05, 2023
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Industry InformationLegislative Activity

​NCCI's Legislative Activity Page is provided "As Is", solely as a reference tool to be used for informational purposes only. This page contains summaries of various workers compensation related bills as initially drafted, which are subject to change and frequently do. The end user is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the information contained herein prior to use for any purpose. The information on this page shall not be construed or interpreted as providing legal or any other advice.
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Relates to required provision of workers compensation insurance coverage for employees of building and construction contractors and subcontractors.
House8/25/2025HB 480Failed2025
Relates to the eligibility of certain first responders for workers compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder.
House8/25/2025HB 673Failed2025
Relates to the recovery of exemplary damages based on a compensable death under the Texas Workers Compensation Act.
House8/25/2025HB 823Failed2025
Relates to workers compensation insurance coverage and bid bonding requirements for small municipal construction projects.
House8/25/2025HB 875Failed2025
Relates to conducting certain medical examinations using telehealth services and telemedicine medical services under the workers compensation system.
House8/25/2025HB 1066Failed2025
Relates to conducting certain contested case hearings under the Texas workers compensation system by videoconference.
Senate8/25/2025SB 67Failed2025
Relates to an employer's civil liability under the Texas Workers Compensation Act for injuries sustained by certain victims of sexual assault or abuse.
Senate8/25/2025SB 220Failed2025
Relates to a cost-of-living increase applicable to death benefits paid under the workers compensation system.
House8/25/2025HB 1292Failed2025
Relates to required provision of workers compensation insurance coverage for employees of building and construction contractors and subcontractors.
Senate8/25/2025SB 338Failed2025
Relates to conducting certain contested case hearings under the Texas workers compensation system by remote communication.
Senate8/25/2025SB 423Failed2025
Relates to the eligibility of a firefighter or emergency medical technician for workers compensation benefits for infertility.
Senate8/25/2025SB 454Failed2025
Relates to the eligibility of certain first responders for workers compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder.
House8/25/2025HB 1667Failed2025
Relates to the deregulation of certain activities and occupations.
House8/25/2025HB 1817Failed2025
Relates to the processes for and the adjudication and payment of certain claims under the workers compensation system.
House8/25/2025HB 2369Failed2025
Relates to the entitlement to benefits for chaplains employed by certain fire departments, police departments, and other law enforcement agencies.
House8/25/2025HB 2387Failed2025
Relates to the eligibility of certain first responders for workers compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder under the workers compensation system.
House8/25/2025HB 2414Failed2025
Relates to the administration of the Texas Department of Insurance, including the appointment of the state commission of insurance.
Senate8/25/2025SB 1642Failed2025
Relates to workers compensation insurance coverage and bid bonding requirements for small municipal construction projects.
Senate8/25/2025SB 1890Failed2025
Relates to the authority of a physician to provide and dispense and to delegate authority to provide and dispense certain drugs.
House8/25/2025HB 3878Failed2025
Relates to the health benefit plan coverage of and reimbursement for the treatment of a first responder's injuries sustained within the course and scope of employment.
House8/25/2025HB 3914Failed2025
Relates to the authority of certain healthcare providers to order and provide or dispense limited prescription drugs.
House8/25/2025HB 4051Failed2025
Relates to waiver of immunity in certain employment discrimination actions in connection with a workers compensation claim.
House8/25/2025HB 4415Failed2025
Relates to the board of directors of the Texas Mutual Insurance Company.
House8/25/2025HB 4432Failed2025
Relates to the funding mechanism for the regulation of workers compensation and workers compensation insurance; authorizes surcharges.
House8/25/2025HB 4483Failed2025
Relates to the provision of medical benefits through political subdivision networks under the workers compensation system.
House8/25/2025HB 4676Failed2025
Relating to the Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association.
House8/25/2025HB 4877Failed2025
Relates to a cost-of-living increase applicable to death benefits paid to spouses of first responders killed in the line of duty under the workers compensation system.
Senate8/25/2025SB 2745Failed2025
Relates to the determination of whether a person is intoxicated for purposes of the Texas Workers Compensation Act.
House8/25/2025HB 5412Failed2025
Relates to the consideration of wage replacement benefits in the nature of workers compensation.
House8/25/2025HB 5545Failed2025
Relates to the consideration of wage replacement benefits in the nature of workers compensation.
Senate8/25/2025SB 2989Failed2025
Relates to removing the requirement of provision of workers compensation insurance coverage for Texas Task Force 1 members and members of intrastate fire mutual aid system teams and regional incident management teams.
Senate8/25/2025SB 2990Failed2025
Relates to an insurer's responsibility to review and audit a third-party administrator.
Senate6/26/2025SB 1151Enacted2025
Relates to the provision of workers compensation insurance coverage for certain Texas Task Force 1 members and intrastate fire mutual aid system team and regional incident management team members, including the removal of coverage for nongovernment members.
House6/24/2025HB 4464Enacted2025
Relates to discontinuing group self-insurance coverage and dissolving the Texas self-insurance group guaranty fund and trust fund under the Texas Workers Compensation Act.
Senate6/23/2025SB 264Enacted2025
Relates to certain claims for benefits or compensation by a death investigation professional.
House6/23/2025HB 1306Enacted2025
Relates to conducting certain contested case hearings under the Texas workers compensation system by remote communication.
House6/23/2025HB 2488Enacted2025
Relates to the funding mechanism for the regulation of workers compensation and workers compensation insurance; authorizes surcharges.
Senate6/23/2025SB 1455Enacted2025
Relates to declination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of insurance policies.
House6/23/2025HB 2067Enacted2025
Relates to establishment of the temporary certified and insured prescribed burn manager self-insurance pool; authorizes a fee.
House6/23/2025HB 2563Enacted2025
Relates to the regulation of delivery network companies; requires an occupational permit; authorizes a fee.
House5/30/2025HB 4215Enacted2025
Relates to the qualifications of members of the board of directors of the Texas Mutual Insurance Company.
Senate5/20/2025SB 2077Enacted2025
Relates to the recovery of exemplary damages based on a compensable death under the Texas Workers Compensation Act.
House7/18/2023HB 102Failed2023
Relates to the provision of workers compensation insurance and group accident and health insurance together in a packaged plan.
House7/18/2023HB 351Failed2023
Relates to a cost-of-living increase applicable to death benefits paid under the workers compensation system.
House7/18/2023HB 493Failed2023
Relating to required provision of workers compensation insurance coverage for employees of building and construction contractors and subcontractors.
House7/18/2023HB 778Failed2023
Relates to benefits for certain members of the Texas military forces and survivors of members of the Texas military forces.
Senate7/18/2023SB 155Failed2023
Relates to the processes for and the adjudication and payment of certain claims under the workers compensation system.
House7/18/2023HB 790Failed2023
Relates to required provision of workers compensation insurance coverage for employees of building and construction contractors and subcontractors.
Senate7/18/2023SB 283Failed2023
Relates to unfair settlement practices with respect to workers compensation insurance claims.
House7/18/2023HB 1702Failed2023
Relates to medical causation narrative reports created under the Texas Workers Compensation Act.
House7/18/2023HB 1839Failed2023
Relates to the definition of post-traumatic stress disorder.
Senate7/18/2023SB 716Failed2023
Relates to the authority of a physician to provide and dispense and to delegate authority to provide and dispense certain drugs.
House7/18/2023HB 1240Failed2023
Relates to the authority of a physician to provide and dispense and to delegate authority to provide and dispense certain drugs.
House7/18/2023HB 2078Failed2023
Relates to the workers compensation group self-insurance guaranty fund.
House7/18/2023HB 2461Failed2023
Relates to the eligibility of an injured employee for lifetime income benefits under the workers compensation system.
Senate7/18/2023SB 1033Failed2023
Relates to the confidentiality of working papers and electronic communications of administrative law judges and appeals judges.
House7/18/2023HB 2534Failed2023
Relates to the exclusion of certain medical services performed to determine an appropriate level of workers compensation benefits from sales and use taxes.
House7/18/2023HB 2535Failed2023
Relates to the compensability of injuries sustained at a location other than an employer ’s worksite, including at an employee ’s home.
House7/18/2023HB 2539Failed2023
Relates to payments associated with certain medical examinations under the workers compensation system; imposes a fee.
House7/18/2023HB 2702Failed2023
Relates to certain claims for benefits or compensation by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
House7/18/2023HB 2926Failed2023
Relates to the deregulation of certain activities and occupations.
House7/18/2023HB 3081Failed2023
Relates to the recovery of exemplary damages based on a compensable death under the Texas Workers Compensation Act.
Senate7/18/2023SB 1352Failed2023
Relates to authorizing certain physical therapists to serve as a treating doctor.
House7/18/2023HB 3370Failed2023
Relates to the eligibility of certain first responders for workers compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder.
House7/18/2023HB 3416Failed2023
Relates to conducting certain contested case hearings under the Texas workers compensation system by remote communication.
Senate7/18/2023SB 1640Failed2023
Relates to an employer's civil liability under the Texas Workers Compensation Act for injuries sustained by a victim of sexual assault.
House7/18/2023HB 3977Failed2023
Relates to the eligibility of certain first responders for workers compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder.
Senate7/18/2023SB 1776Failed2023
Relates to payments associated with certain medical examinations under the workers compensation system; imposes a fee.
Senate7/18/2023SB 1793Failed2023
Relates to the eligibility of certain first responders for workers compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder.
House7/18/2023HB 4147Failed2023
Relates to conducting certain contested case hearings under the Texas workers compensation system by remote communication.
House7/18/2023HB 4214Failed2023
Relates to property owner liability for personal injury claims arising from insurance restoration projects in which a contractor or subcontractor does not maintain workers compensation insurance coverage.
House7/18/2023HB 4239Failed2023
Relates to the eligibility of a firefighter or emergency medical technician for workers compensation benefits for infertility.
Senate7/18/2023SB 1878Failed2023
Relates to the funding mechanism for the regulation of workers compensation and workers compensation insurance; authorizes surcharges.
House7/18/2023HB 4389Failed2023
Relates to conducting certain medical examinations using telemedicine under the workers compensation system.
House7/18/2023HB 4524Failed2023
Relates to the determination of whether a person is intoxicated for purposes of the Texas Workers Compensation Act.
House7/18/2023HB 4556Failed2023
Relates to conducting certain contested case hearings under the Texas workers compensation system by remote communication.
House7/18/2023HB 4649Failed2023
Relates to property owner liability for personal injury claims arising from insurance restoration projects in which a contractor or subcontractor does not maintain workers compensation insurance coverage.
Senate7/18/2023SB 2121Failed2023
Relates to discontinuing group self-insurance coverage and dissolving the Texas self-insurance group guaranty fund and trust fund under the Texas Workers Compensation Act.
House7/18/2023HB 4859Failed2023
Relates to conducting certain medical examinations using telemedicine.
Senate7/18/2023SB 2174Failed2023
Relates to addressing abusive conduct in the workplace; creates a private right of action.
Senate7/18/2023SB 2253Failed2023
Relates to the operation of the Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association.
Senate7/18/2023SB 2272Failed2023
Relates to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
Senate7/18/2023SB 2471Failed2023
Relates to consideration by insurers of certain prohibited criteria for ratemaking and coverage decisions and the use of disparate impact analysis regarding certain insurance practices.
House7/18/2023HB 1239Failed2023
Relates to the exclusion of certain medical services performed to determine an appropriate level of workers compensation benefits from sales and use taxes.
Senate6/20/2023SB 1122Enacted2023
Relates to discontinuing group self-insurance coverage and dissolving the Texas self-insurance group guaranty fund and trust fund under the Texas Workers Compensation Act.
Senate6/20/2023SB 2269Vetoed2023
Relates to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
Senate6/20/2023SB 1659Enacted2023
Relates to consideration by insurers of certain prohibited criteria for ratemaking.
Senate6/20/2023SB 833Enacted2023
Relates to employment activities of certain peace officers responding to an emergency call for purposes of the Texas Workers Compensation Act.
House6/14/2023HB 3335Enacted2023
Relates to limitations on the use of workers compensation insurance experience modifier values in soliciting and awarding public construction contracts.
House6/13/2023HB 679Enacted2023
Relates to benefits for certain members of the Texas military forces and survivors of members of the Texas military forces.
House6/13/2023HB 90Enacted2023
Relates to filing death benefits claims under the workers compensation system.
House6/13/2023HB 2314Enacted2023
Relates to the entitlement of an injured employee to lifetime income benefits under the workers compensation system.
House6/13/2023HB 2468Enacted2023
Relates to the entitlement to and claims for benefits for certain first responders and other employees related to illness and injury.
House6/13/2023HB 471Enacted2023
Relates to workers compensation benefits for injuries caused by employer-required COVID-19 vaccines and payment of those benefits.
Senate9/9/2021SB 12Introduced2021
Relates to workers compensation benefits for injuries caused by employer-required COVID-19 vaccines and payment of those benefits.
House8/31/2021HB 243Introduced2021
Relates to workers compensation benefits for injuries caused by employer-required COVID-19 vaccines and payment of those benefits.
Senate8/31/2021SB 96Introduced2021
Relates to the offering of health benefits by subsidiaries of the Texas Mutual Insurance Company.
House6/22/2021HB 3752Enacted2021
Relates to certain required reports under the Texas workers compensation system.
House6/16/2021HB 1753Enacted2021
Relates to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
Senate6/15/2021SB 22Enacted2021
Relates to benefit review conferences under the Texas workers compensation system.
House6/7/2021 HB 1752Enacted2021
Relates to required disclosures for certain occupational insurance policies.
House6/7/2021HB 3769Enacted2021
Relates to the eligibility of nurses for workers compensation benefits for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and payment of those benefits.
House5/18/2021HB 396In Senate Committee2021
Relating to payments associated with certain medical examinations under the workers compensation system.
House5/17/2021HB 3818In Senate Committee2021
Relating to conducting certain medical examinations using telemedicine under the workers compensation system.
House5/14/2021HB 3098In Senate Committee2021
Relates to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
House5/12/2021HB 541 In Senate Committee2021
Relating to the recovery of exemplary damages based on a compensable death under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
House5/12/2021HB 3158In Senate Committee2021
Relates to a study on first responders' workers compensation claims by the Workers' Compensation Research and Evaluation Group.
 
House5/7/2021HB 1635In Senate Committee2021
Relating to the eligibility of an injured employee for lifetime income benefits under the workers compensation system.
House5/5/2021HB 3120In Senate Committee2021
Relating to the eligibility of certain physicians to provide and receive remuneration for workers compensation health care services.
House5/5/2021HB 3622In Senate Committee2021
Relating to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
House4/22/2021HB 4301In House Committee2021
Relating to eligibility for lifetime income benefits under the workers compensation system.
House3/31/2021HB 4038In House Committee2021
Relates to medical benefits under the workers compensation system.
House3/31/2021HB 4385In House Committee2021
Relating to the provision of workers compensation insurance and group accident and health insurance together in a packaged plan.
House3/31/2021HB 4469In House Committee2021
Relates to the eligibility of certain physicians to provide and receive remuneration for workers compensation health care services.
Senate3/29/2021SB 1852In Senate Committee2021
Relates to the eligibility of certain telecommunicators for workers compensation and other benefits.
Senate3/29/2021SB 1864In Senate Committee2021
Relating to the eligibility of an injured employee for lifetime income benefits under the workers compensation system.
Senate3/26/2021SB 1450In Senate Committee2021
Relating to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
House3/25/2021HB 3816In House Committee2021
Relating to the eligibility of certain physicians to provide and receive remuneration for workers compensation health care services.
House3/24/2021HB 3517In House Committee2021
Relating to the eligibility of certain health care providers for workers compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder arising from events in the course of employment during a public health disaster.
House3/24/2021HB 3623In House Committee2021
Relates to the adoption and review of certain workers compensation guidelines, protocols, and formulary.
House3/22/2021HB 3042In House Committee2021
Relates to lifetime income benefits under the workers compensation system.
House3/18/2021HB 2502In House Committee2021
Relating to the eligibility of a first responder for workers compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder.
House3/18/2021HB 2598In House Committee2021
Relating to the determination of whether a person is intoxicated for purposes of the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
House3/18/2021HB 2654In House Committee2021
Relates to a demonstration program at the State Office of Risk Management for real-time processing of workers compensation authorizations of payment for medical services and medical bills.
House3/17/2021HB 2247In House Committee2021
Relates to the eligibility of school district employees for workers compensation benefits for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and payment of those benefits.
Senate3/15/2021SB 612In Senate Committee2021
Relates to the authority of a physician to provide and dispense and to delegate authority to provide and dispense certain drugs.
House3/11/2021HB 1778In House Committee2021
Relates to required provision of workers compensation insurance coverage for employees of building and construction contractors and subcontractors.
Senate3/10/2021SB 305In Senate Committee2021
Relates to the eligibility of nurses for workers compensation benefits for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and payment of those benefits.
Senate3/10/2021SB 433 In Senate Committee2021
Relates to the eligibility of nurses for workers compensation benefits for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and payment of those benefits.
Senate3/10/2021SB 439In Senate Committee2021
Relates to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
Senate3/10/2021SB 463In Senate Committee2021
Relates to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
Senate3/10/2021SB 527In Senate Committee2021
Relates to benefit review conferences and certain required reports under the Texas workers compensation system.
House3/8/2021HB 1339In House Committee2021
Relates to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
House3/8/2021HB 1498In House Committee2021
Relates to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
Senate3/4/2021SB 107 In Senate Committee2021
Relates to the provision of comprehensive health care benefits coverage through a publicly funded program to be known as the Healthy Texas Program.
House3/2/2021HB 602 In House Committee2021
Relates to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
House3/2/2021HB 637In House Committee2021
Relates to required provision of workers compensation insurance coverage for employees of building and construction contractors and subcontractors.
House3/2/2021HB 776In House Committee2021
Relates to a cost-of-living increase applicable to death benefits paid under the workers compensation system.
House2/26/2021HB 243In House Committee2021
Relates to presumptive coverage for first responders that contract COVID-19.
House2/26/2021HB 34In House Committee2021
Relates to presumptive coverage for school district employees that contract COVID-19.
House2/26/2021HB 47 In House Committee2021
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