TX Reform Bill Introduced to Legislature

A huge bill introduced yesterday in to the Texas Senate yesterday seeks a massive overhaul of the Texas workers compensation system. Senator Todd Staples of Palestine (PAL'-uh-steen) says at stake is the health of the workforce and of the Texas economy. SB 5 would change the Texas Workers Compensation Commission (TWCC) to the Texas Department of Workers' Compensation, would change the powers and duties of the governing authority of that department, and make a number of changes to the overall operations of the system, including establishing authority for a California-like Medical Provider ...