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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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LABOR CODE |
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Title 5. WORKERS' COMPENSATION |
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Subtitle C. WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES |
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Chapter 501. WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR STATE EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING EMPLOYEES UNDER THE DIRECTION OR CONTROL OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY |
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Subchapter A. GENERAL PROVISIONS |
Sec. 501.001. DEFINITIONS
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In this chapter:
(1) "Division" means the division of workers' compensation of the Texas Department of Insurance.
(2) "Compensable injury" has the meaning assigned to that term under Subtitle A.
(3) "Director" means the director of the State Office of Risk Management.
(4) "Office" means the State Office of Risk Management.
(5) "Employee" means a person who is:
(A) in the service of the state pursuant to an election, appointment, or express oral or written contract of hire;
(B) paid from state funds but whose duties require that the person work and frequently receive supervision in a political subdivision of the state;
(C) a peace officer employed by a political subdivision, while the peace officer is exercising authority granted under:
(i) Article 2.12, Code of Criminal Procedure; or
(ii) Articles 14.03(d) and (g), Code of Criminal Procedure;
(D) a member of the state military forces, as defined by Section 431.001, Government Code, who is engaged in authorized training or duty; or
(E) a Texas Task Force 1 member, as defined by Section 88.301, Education Code, who is activated by the Texas Division of Emergency Management or is injured during training sponsored or sanctioned by Texas Task Force 1.
(6) "State agency" includes a department, board, commission, or institution of this state.
(7) "Board" means the risk management board.