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Tex. Lab. Code § 408.006 (2026)

Mental Trauma Injuries

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Sec. 408.006. MENTAL TRAUMA INJURIES. (a) It is the express intent of the legislature that nothing in this subtitle shall be construed to limit or expand recovery in cases of mental trauma injuries.

(b) Notwithstanding Section 504.019, a mental or emotional injury that arises principally from a legitimate personnel action, including a transfer, promotion, demotion, or termination, is not a compensable injury under this subtitle.

Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.

Amended by:

Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 353 (H.B. 1983), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1999–2012 · leading case: GTE Sw., Inc. v. Bruce, 998 S.W.2d 605 (Tex. 1999).

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GTE Sw., Inc. v. Bruce, 998 S.W.2d 605 (Tex. 1999). · cites it 2× “" TEX. LAB.CODE § 408.006(a). Because the Act did not change prior law in this area, mental trauma injuries are still generally compensable only if they result from an accidental event.”

City of Houston v. Christopher A. Rhule, 377 S.W.3d 734 (Tex. App. 2012). “028 of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code. . We note that Labor Code section 408.”

— Tex. Lab. Code § 408.006(a) — 2 cases

GTE Sw., Inc. v. Bruce, 998 S.W.2d 605 (Tex. 1999). “" TEX. LAB.CODE § 408.006(a). Because the Act did not change prior law in this area, mental trauma injuries are still generally compensable only if they result from an accidental event.”

City of Houston v. Christopher A. Rhule, 377 S.W.3d 734 (Tex. App. 2012). “028 of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code. . We note that Labor Code section 408.”

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