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Tex. Labor Code § 501.002

This is the official text of Tex. Labor Code § 501.002, part of Texas’s Labor Code — governs wages, workplace safety, and workers' compensation.

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§ 501.002. APPLICATION OF GENERAL WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAWS; LIMIT ON ACTIONS AND DAMAGES.

Official statutory text

(a) The following provisions of Subtitles A and B apply to and are included in this chapter except to the extent that they are inconsistent with this chapter:

(1) Chapter 401, other than Section 401.012 defining "employee";

(2) Chapter 402;

(3) Chapter 403, other than Sections 403.001-403.005;

(4) Chapters 404 and 405;

(5) Subchapters B and D through H, Chapter 406, other than Sections 406.071(a), 406.073, and 406.075;

(6) Chapter 408, other than Sections 408.001(b) and (c);

(7) Chapters 409 and 410;

(8) Subchapters A and G, Chapter 411, other than Sections 411.003 and 411.004;

(9) Chapters 412-417; and

(10) Chapter 451.

(b) For the purposes of this chapter and Chapter 451, the individual state agency shall be considered the employer.

(c) For the purpose of applying the provisions listed by Subsection (a) to this chapter, "insurer" or "employer" means "state," "office," "director," or "state agency," as applicable.

(d) Neither this chapter nor Subtitle A authorizes a cause of action or damages against the state, a state agency, or an employee of the state beyond the actions and damages authorized by Chapter 101, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.

(e) For the purposes of this chapter and Chapter 451, the adjutant general is considered the employer of a member of the state military forces while engaged in authorized training or duty.

(f) Repealed by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1103 (H.B. 4464), Sec. 8(6), eff. September 1, 2025.

(g) Repealed by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1103 (H.B. 4464), Sec. 8(6), eff. September 1, 2025.

Status: repealed · Read it on the official government site

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