28 Tex. Admin. Code § 276.1

Current through Reg. 49, No. 44; November 1, 2024

Section 276.1 - Definitions

The following words and terms when used in this chapter shall have the following meaning, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

(1) Office of Injured Employee Counsel (OIEC)--An independent state agency created by the 79th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2005, to represent the interests of injured employees in the workers' compensation system.

(2) Ombudsman--A specially trained employee of the Office of Injured Employee Counsel (OIEC) who assists injured employees with disputes in the workers' compensation system.

28 Tex. Admin. Code § 276.1

The provisions of this §276.1 adopted to be effective December 20, 2006, 31 TexReg 10098; Amended by Texas Register, Volume 47, Number 23, June 10, 2022, TexReg 3485, eff. 6/16/2022