TX SB454

Creates a legal presumption that infertility suffered by firefighters or emergency medical technicians (EMTs) developed during the course of their employment, making them eligible for workers' compensation benefits

Defines infertility as failure to achieve pregnancy after at least 12 months of regular unprotected sexual intercourse

Presumption applies to firefighters/EMTs who regularly responded to fire calls or events involving documented release of radiation or known/suspected carcinogens

Allows insurance carriers extended time to investigate claims involving this presumption, requiring them to notify the employee and division within 15 days of the investigation steps taken

Applies only to workers' compensation claims filed on or after the effective date, with immediate effect if passed by two-thirds vote or September 1, 2025 otherwise