Sec. 406.093. LEGALLY INCOMPETENT EMPLOYEES. (a) The guardian of an injured employee who is a minor or is otherwise legally incompetent may exercise on the employee's behalf the rights and privileges granted to the employee under this subtitle.
(b) The commissioner by rule shall adopt procedures relating to the method of payment of benefits to legally incompetent employees.
Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.035, eff. September 1, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Workers' Compensation
Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act
Chapter 406 - Workers' Compensation Insurance Coverage
Subchapter E. Application of Coverage to Certain Employees
Section 406.091. Exempt Employees; Voluntary Coverage
Section 406.092. Alien Employees and Beneficiaries
Section 406.093. Legally Incompetent Employees
Section 406.094. Certain Persons Licensed by Texas Real Estate Commission
Section 406.095. Certain Professional Athletes
Section 406.096. Required Coverage for Certain Building or Construction Contractors
Section 406.097. Executive Employees of Certain Business Entities
Section 406.098. Volunteer Emergency Service Members and Personnel