Tex. Insurance Code § 2054.452: INVESTIGATIONS; COORDINATION.

(a) The company may investigate cases of suspected fraud and violations of this code relating to workers' compensation insurance.

(b) The company may:

(1) coordinate the company's investigations with those conducted by the division of workers' compensation of the department to avoid duplication of efforts; and

(2) refer to the division of workers' compensation of the department a case that is not otherwise resolved by the company so that the division may:

(A) perform any further investigation necessary under the circumstances;

(B) conduct administrative violation proceedings; and

(C) assess and collect penalties and restitution.

Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 727 (H.B. 2017), Sec. 2, eff. April 1, 2007.

Amended by:

Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 730 (H.B. 2636), Sec. 3B.054(b), eff. September 1, 2007.

Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 921 (H.B. 3167), Sec. 9.054(b), eff. September 1, 2007.