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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 87(R)

Senate Bill 1323

Senate Author:  Hinojosa

Effective:  6-7-21

House Sponsor:  Canales

            Senate Bill 1323 amends the Labor Code to give the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) the discretion to do the following:

·        prohibit an individual from being certified as a TxDOT employee for purposes of workers' compensation coverage until the individual submits to, and passes, a physical examination; and

·        designate a convenient number of regularly licensed practicing physicians to provide the examinations to determine if the individuals are physically fit for TxDOT employment.