Sec. 410.302. ADMISSIBILITY OF RECORDS; LIMITATION OF ISSUES. (a) The records of a contested case hearing conducted under this chapter are admissible in a trial under this subchapter in accordance with the Texas Rules of Evidence.
(b) A trial under this subchapter is limited to issues decided by the appeals panel and on which judicial review is sought. The pleadings must specifically set forth the determinations of the appeals panel by which the party is aggrieved.
Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.204, eff. September 1, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Workers' Compensation
Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act
Chapter 410 - Adjudication of Disputes
Subchapter G. Judicial Review of Issues Regarding Compensability or Income or Death Benefits
Section 410.301. Judicial Review of Issues Regarding Compensability or Income or Death Benefits
Section 410.302. Admissibility of Records; Limitation of Issues
Section 410.303. Burden of Proof
Section 410.304. Consideration of Appeals Panel Decision
Section 410.305. Conflict With Rules of Civil Procedure
Section 410.307. Substantial Change of Condition
Section 410.308. Certified Copy of Notice Securing Compensation