Bill: HB 1155, 83(R) - 2013

Vote Recommendation

Vote Recommendation Economic Freedom Property Rights Personal Responsibility Limited Government Individual Liberty
Yes Neutral Neutral Positive Positive Neutral

Author(s)

John Smithee

Bill Caption

Relating to suspension of payment of certain income benefits under the workers' compensation system for failure to submit to a designated doctor examination.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

Summary: HB 1155 would suspend health insurance benefits for employees with an injury who are receiving Texas Worker's Compensation employee benefits if the individual does not have an examination with a designated doctor. The only exemption is if the individual has a good cause for not having an examination.

Analysis: This legislation would maintain employee responsibility to provide accurate information on injuries to the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). As a result, it would provide transparency to ensure that taxpayer's funding is not distributed for unintended reasons. We support HB 1155.

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