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TX HB2488
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Keith Bell
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Texas Division of Workers' Compensation to conduct contested case hearings by videoconference when the division determines good cause exists or when all parties mutually agree
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Requires the commissioner of workers' compensation to adopt rules to implement the videoconference hearing procedures as soon as practicable after the act takes effect
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Applies only to contested case hearings requested on or after the effective date; hearings requested before remain governed by prior law
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Passed the House on April 23, 2025 (145-0) and the Senate on May 28, 2025 (30-1)
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Takes effect immediately if passed by two-thirds vote of both chambers; otherwise takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to conducting certain contested case hearings under the Texas workers' compensation system by remote communication.
Labor
Last Action
Effective immediately
6/20/2025