2019 Texas Statutes
Labor Code
Title 5 - Workers' Compensation
Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act
Chapter 402 - Operation and Administration of Workers' Compensation System
Subchapter B. System Goals; General Administration of System
Section 402.022. Public Interest Information
Sec. 402.022. PUBLIC INTEREST INFORMATION. (a) The commissioner shall prepare information of public interest describing the functions of the division and the procedures by which complaints are filed with and resolved by the division.
(b) The commissioner shall make the information available to the public and appropriate state agencies.
(c) The commissioner by rule shall ensure that each division form, standard letter, and brochure under this subtitle:
(1) is written in plain language;
(2) is in a readable and understandable format; and
(3) complies with all applicable requirements relating to minimum readability requirements.
(d) The division shall make informational materials described by this section available in English and Spanish.
Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 2.002, eff. September 1, 2005.
