Eligibility for workers' compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder for certain first responders in Texas.

This bill amends the Texas Labor Code to establish eligibility for workers' compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for certain first responders. PTSD is compensable if diagnosed based on events occurring in the course and scope of employment, with evidence showing these events caused the disorder. First responders include peace officers, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, and firefighters. The date of injury is when the responder first knew or should have known the disorder was work-related.

Eligibility for workers' compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder for certain first responders in Texas.

This bill amends the Texas Labor Code to establish eligibility for workers' compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for certain first responders. PTSD is compensable if diagnosed based on events occurring in the course and scope of employment, with evidence showing these events caused the disorder. First responders include peace officers, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, and firefighters. The date of injury is when the responder first knew or should have known the disorder was work-related.