House Pushes 4 Work Comp Bills

Several workers' compensation measures have moved closer to passage as the Texas legislature works toward the end of its biennial legislative session at the end of this month. HBs 2060 and 2119 are in the Senate, and HBs 1689 and 2082 may soon be on their way, having passed on the second reading in the House this week. The bills must pass on the third reading to clear the chamber. HB 2060, by Rep. Rene Oliveira, D-Brownsville, would waive the one year of workers' compensation experience required of ombudsmen at the Office of Injured Employee Counsel (OIEC). The bill had a public hear...