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House Bill 2273 |
House Author: Cook, Byron |
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Effective: 9-1-05 |
Senate Sponsor: Fraser |
House Bill 2273 amends the Labor Code provision requiring the Texas Workforce Commission to determine the average weekly wage in covered employment and to compute the maximum and minimum weekly benefit amounts to specify that if a benefit amount includes cents, the commission is required to make certain adjustments to round the benefit to the nearest multiple of $1. It prohibits an increase in the maximum and minimum weekly benefit amounts from exceeding $14 and $1, respectively, in any year. The bill also amends the provision authorizing an individual claiming benefits in a proceeding to be represented by counsel or another authorized agent to remove language prohibiting counsel or agent fees from being greater than an amount approved by the commission.