HB 570 Caps TX Nonsubscriber Liability

A bill has been introduced into this Texas Legislative Session to cap nonsubscriber negligence liability at $250,000. House Bill 570 by Representative Fred Brown of Brazos County would add Labor Code section 406.0335 and would allow nonsubscribers the liability cap if the employer provides "benefits for personal injuries or death sustained by an employee in the course and scope of employment" in at least the following amounts: (1) $300,000 for medical expenses for at least 104 weeks after the date of injury; (2) $100,000 in accidental death benefits for a fatal injury; and (3) weekly ...