Bill: HB 1689, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
House Business & Industry
2nd Chamber Committee
Senate Business & Commerce
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Author(s)
Dustin Burrows
Sponsor(s)
Charles Perry
Bill Caption
Relating to liability of certain governmental entities in certain workers' compensation actions.
Fiscal Notes
From the LBB: no significant fiscal implication to the state is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
HB 1689 would amend the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to hold political subdivisions, that self-insure either individually or collectively, and the Office of Risk Management liable for workers' compensation sanctions, administrative penalties, and other remedies.
Vote Recommendation Notes
This bill updates workers' compensation liability for political subdivisions and the Office of Risk Management and does not appear to have a connection to our liberty principles, therefore we remain neutral.
Organizations Supporting
City of Fort Worth
Texas Municipal Police Association
Texas State Association of Fire Fighters
Organizations Opposed
City of Corpus Christi
Travis County Commissioners Court
