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Digest
SB 2990 removes the requirement that members of Texas Task Force 1, intrastate fire mutual aid system teams, and regional incident management teams be provided with workers’ compensation insurance coverage. The change excludes these groups from the definition of "employees" under the Texas workers' compensation system, affecting their eligibility for benefits if injured during training or activation​.
Author (1)
Charles Schwertner
Contact the Author
Sen. Charles Schwertner
Capitol Phone:
(512) 463-0105
Capitol Office:
CAP 3S.5
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