MENTAL TRAUMA INJURIES
Known as the Texas Workers' Compensation Act
The act spans §§ 401.001 to 419.007 (623 sections).
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case Lawrence v. CDB Services, Inc. (2000)
Most recently applied in City of Houston v. Christopher A. Rhule (June 2012)
Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff
(a) It is the express intent of the legislature that nothing in this subtitle shall be construed to limit or expand recovery in cases of mental trauma injuries.
(b) Notwithstanding Section 504.019, a mental or emotional injury that arises principally from a legitimate personnel action, including a transfer, promotion, demotion, or termination, is not a compensable injury under this subtitle.
Official source: Texas Constitution and Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Texas statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.