Texas HB2488 allows contested case hearings in the workers' compensation system to be conducted via remote communication.

Texas HB2488 amends the Labor Code to permit the division to conduct certain contested case hearings in the workers' compensation system by remote communication, such as videoconference. This can occur either if the division determines good cause exists or if the parties mutually agree. The commissioner of workers' compensation must adopt rules to implement this change. The new rules apply to hearings requested after the effective date of the Act, while earlier hearings follow existing law.

Texas HB2488 allows contested case hearings in the workers' compensation system to be conducted via remote communication.

Texas HB2488 amends the Labor Code to permit the division to conduct certain contested case hearings in the workers' compensation system by remote communication, such as videoconference. This can occur either if the division determines good cause exists or if the parties mutually agree. The commissioner of workers' compensation must adopt rules to implement this change. The new rules apply to hearings requested after the effective date of the Act, while earlier hearings follow existing law.