The digital content on TLO has been updated to align with the accessibility standards required by WCAG 2.1.

Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 75(R)

SENATE BILL 445  

SENATE AUTHOR: Haywood

EFFECTIVE: 09-01-97         

HOUSE SPONSOR: Brimer

Senate Bill 445 amends the Texas Workers' Compensation Act to specify that persons who provide service for an oil and gas well operator as independent contractors are not entitled to coverage under the general contractor's workers' compensation insurance except on specific agreement.