Intent of Expedited Provision of Medical Benefits for Certain Injuries Sustained by First Responder in Course and Scope of Employment

Workers' Compensation Insurance Coverage for Employees of Political Subdivisions · Benefits and Offsets

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.

Official text of the Texas Labor Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1162 (H.B. 2605), Sec. 36, eff. September 1, 2011.

This section refers to

§ 504.055