Investigations; Coordination

Sec. 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.