The main Texas workers' compensation reform bill, SB5 (Todd Staples R, Palestine) has been referred to State Affairs for committee action and hearings.The massive reform act 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 Network (MPN). The bill would also increase benefits to injured workers over time, s...
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