Texas Regulations 150.3
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§ 150.3 ation Required. Representatives: Written Authoriz
| (a) A representative, as that term is defined in the Act, section 1.03(40), is authorized under the Act, section 2.09(e), to provide services in workers' compensation matters if:
(1) the person is an insurance adjuster holding a State Board of Insurance license to adjust workers' compensation claims, if the adjuster provides, to the Commission, a written authorization from an insurance carrier to adjust claims. Written authorization is not required from an adjuster who is an employee of the insurance carrier; (2) the person is an attorney and complies with the requirements of section 150.2(a) of this title (relating to Qualification and Authorization of Attorney to Practice Before the Commission); or (3) the person who is not either an adjuster or attorney files with the Commission a written power of attorney, or written authorization from the claimant, allowing that person access to confidential records. No fee or remuneration shall be received either directly or indirectly from a claimant. (b) A representative that fails to comply with the Act, or violates a rule of the Commission, may be subject to sanctions, including suspension, as provided by the Act, section 2.09(f) and section 10.07(d). The provisions of this section 150.3 adopted to be effective on June 17, 1991. |
