By:  Fraser                                                       S.B. No. 1282

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to notice provided to certain entities that self-insure for workers' compensation purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 409.021, Labor Code, is amended by adding Subsection (f) to read as follows: (f) For purposes of this section, "written notice" to a certified self-insurer occurs only on written notice to the qualified claims servicing contractor designated by the certified self-insurer under Section 407.061(c). SECTION 2. Section 504.002, Labor Code, is amended by adding Subsection (d) to read as follows: (d) For the purpose of applying the provisions listed by Subsection (a), "written notice" to a political subdivision that self-insures, either individually or collectively through an interlocal agreement as described by Section 504.011, occurs only on written notice to the intergovernmental risk pool or other entity responsible for administering the claim. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2003, and applies only to a claim for workers' compensation benefits based on a compensable injury that occurs on or after that date. A claim based on a compensable injury that occurs before that date is governed by the law in effect on the date that the compensable injury occurred, and the former law is continued in effect for that purpose.