Sec. 415.009. FRIVOLOUS ACTIONS; ADMINISTRATIVE VIOLATION. A person commits an administrative violation if the person brings, prosecutes, or defends an action for benefits under this subtitle or requests initiation of an administrative violation proceeding that does not have a basis in fact or is not warranted by existing law or a good faith argument for the extension, modification, or reversal of existing law.
Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.273, eff. September 1, 2005.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1162 (H.B. 2605), Sec. 29, eff. September 1, 2011.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Workers' Compensation
Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act
Chapter 415 - Administrative Violations
Section 415.001. Administrative Violation by Representative of Employee or Legal Beneficiary
Section 415.002. Administrative Violation by Insurance Carrier
Section 415.003. Administrative Violation by Health Care Provider
Section 415.0035. Additional Violations by Insurance Carrier or Health Care Provider
Section 415.0036. Administrative Violation by Person Performing Certain Claim Services
Section 415.005. Overcharging by Health Care Providers Prohibited; Administrative Violation
Section 415.006. Employer Chargebacks Prohibited; Administrative Violation
Section 415.007. Loans by Attorneys Prohibited
Section 415.008. Fraudulently Obtaining or Denying Benefits; Administrative Violation
Section 415.009. Frivolous Actions; Administrative Violation
Section 415.010. Breach of Agreement; Administrative Violation