Texas HB823 amends the Texas Workers' Compensation Act to allow recovery of exemplary damages for intentional acts or gross negligence causing a.

Texas HB823, known as the Christion Fitzgerald Act, modifies the Texas Workers' Compensation Act to permit the recovery of exemplary damages by the surviving spouse, children, parents, or estate of a deceased employee if the death was caused by an intentional act or gross negligence of the employer. This change applies to claims based on compensable injuries occurring after the effective date of the Act. The Act's implementation is contingent on voter approval of a related constitutional amendment in 2025. If the amendment is not approved, the Act will not take effect.

Texas HB823 amends the Texas Workers' Compensation Act to allow recovery of exemplary damages for intentional acts or gross negligence causing a.

Texas HB823, known as the Christion Fitzgerald Act, modifies the Texas Workers' Compensation Act to permit the recovery of exemplary damages by the surviving spouse, children, parents, or estate of a deceased employee if the death was caused by an intentional act or gross negligence of the employer. This change applies to claims based on compensable injuries occurring after the effective date of the Act. The Act's implementation is contingent on voter approval of a related constitutional amendment in 2025. If the amendment is not approved, the Act will not take effect.