Sec. 497.060. WORKERS' COMPENSATION. The board by rule shall require private sector prison industries program employers to meet or exceed all federal requirements for providing compensation to participants injured while working.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1236, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1188, Sec. 1.30, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1282 (H.B. 1914), Sec. 17, eff. June 19, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 497 - Industry and Agriculture; Labor of Inmates
Subchapter C. Private Sector Prison Industries Programs
Section 497.051. Purpose; Definitions
Section 497.056. Private Sector Prison Industries Account
Section 497.0581. Participant Contributions; Assistance Account
Section 497.059. Limiting Impact of Certification on Non-Prison Industry
Section 497.0595. Limitation on Contracts
Section 497.0596. Notice Concerning Certain Contracts
Section 497.060. Workers' Compensation
Section 497.061. Recidivism Studies
Section 497.062. Limitation on Number of Participants and Cost Accounting Centers
Section 497.063. Contract Requirements
Section 497.064. Availability of Certain Information on Internet