Sec. 408.007. DATE OF INJURY FOR OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE. For purposes of this subtitle, the date of injury for an occupational disease is the date on which the employee knew or should have known that the disease may be related to the employment.
Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Workers' Compensation
Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act
Chapter 408 - Workers' Compensation Benefits
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 408.001. Exclusive Remedy; Exemplary Damages
Section 408.002. Survival of Cause of Action
Section 408.004. Required Medical Examinations; Administrative Violation
Section 408.0041. Designated Doctor Examination
Section 408.0042. Medical Examination by Treating Doctor to Define Compensable Injury
Section 408.0043. Professional Specialty Certification Required for Certain Review
Section 408.0044. Review of Dental Services
Section 408.0045. Review of Chiropractic Services
Section 408.005. Settlements and Agreements
Section 408.006. Mental Trauma Injuries