Sec. 402.024. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION. (a) The commissioner shall develop and implement policies that provide the public with a reasonable opportunity to appear before the division and to speak on issues under the general jurisdiction of the division.
(b) The division shall comply with federal and state laws related to program and facility accessibility.
(c) In addition to compliance with Subsection (a), the commissioner shall prepare and maintain a written plan that describes how a person who does not speak English may be provided reasonable access to the division's programs and services.
Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 980, Sec. 1.09, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 2.004, eff. September 1, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
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 402.021. Goals; Legislative Intent; General Workers' Compensation Mission of Department
Section 402.0215. Reference to Commission Divisions
Section 402.022. Public Interest Information
Section 402.023. Complaint Information
Section 402.0231. Documentation and Analysis of Complaints