Tex. Codes » Labor Code · TITLE 5. WORKERS' COMPENSATION · SUBTITLE C. WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES · CHAPTER 504. WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR EMPLOYEES OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS
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Tex. Lab. Code § 504.002 (2026)

Application Of General Workers' Compensation Laws; Limit On Actions And Damages

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Sec. 504.002. APPLICATION OF GENERAL WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAWS; LIMIT ON ACTIONS AND DAMAGES. (a) The following provisions of Subtitles A and B apply to and are included in this chapter except to the extent that they are inconsistent with this chapter:

(1) Chapter 401, other than Section 401.011(18) defining "employer" and Section 401.012 defining "employee";

(2) Chapter 402;

(3) Chapter 403, other than Sections 403.001-403.005;

(4) Chapters 404 and 405;

(5) Sections 406.006-406.009 and Subchapters B and D-G, Chapter 406, other than Sections 406.033, 406.034, 406.035, 406.091, and 406.096;

(6) Chapter 408, other than Sections 408.001(b) and (c);

(7) Chapters 409-412;

(8) Chapter 413, except as provided by Section 504.053;

(9) Chapters 414-417; and

(10) Chapter 451, subject to the limitations of Subsection (a-1).

(a-1) The liability of a political subdivision under Chapter 451 is limited to money damages in a maximum amount of $100,000 for each person aggrieved by and $300,000 for each single occurrence of a violation of that chapter. For purposes of this subsection, a single occurrence is considered to be a single employment policy or employment action that results in discrimination against or discharge of one or more employees concurrently.

(b) For the purpose of applying the provisions listed by Subsection (a) to this chapter, "employer" means "political subdivision."

(c) Neither this chapter nor Subtitle A authorizes a cause of action or damages against a political subdivision or an employee of a political subdivision beyond the actions and damages authorized by Chapter 101, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.

(d) For the purpose of applying the provisions listed by Subsection (a), "written notice" to a political subdivision that self-insures, either individually or collectively through an interlocal agreement as described by Section 504.011, occurs only on written notice to the intergovernmental risk pool or other entity responsible for administering the claim.

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 954, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1999; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 939, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.

Amended by:

Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.319, eff. September 1, 2005.

Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 810 (H.B. 451), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 27 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1995–2024 · leading case: Kerrville State Hosp. v. Fernandez, 28 S.W.3d 1 (Tex. 2000).
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Kerrville State Hosp. v. Fernandez, 28 S.W.3d 1 (Tex. 2000). · cites it 4× “[5] Tex. Labor Code § 504.002. [6] Id. § 504.”
Watson v. Dallas Indep. Sch. Dist., 135 S.W.3d 208 (Tex. App. 2004). · cites it 2× “2d at 296-99 (political subdivisions workers' compensation statute [TEX. LAB.CODE ANN. § 504.002 (Vernon Supp.”
Travis Cent. Appraisal Dist. v. Norman, 342 S.W.3d 54 (Tex. 2011). “Although the Political Subdivisions Law incorporates a number of chapters pertaining to workers’ compensation, including the Anti-Retaliation Law, it does so only to the extent of consistency with Chapter 504.”
Dallas Cnty. v. Gonzales, 183 S.W.3d 94 (Tex. App. 2006). “023 (Vernon 2005); Tex. Lab.Code Ann. § 504.002(c) (Vernon Supp.”
Canutillo Indep. Sch. Dist. v. Olivares, 917 S.W.2d 494 (Tex. App. 1996). · cites it 3× “This section has been recodified without substantive change and is now found at Tex.Lab.Code Ann §§ 504.002 and 504.003 as follows: (a) The following provisions .”
Charles Manbeck v. Austin Indep. Sch. Dist., 381 S.W.3d 528 (Tex. 2012). “Tex. Lab.Code § 504.002(a)(6). The issue before us is whether inclusion of the attorney fees provision in the list of adopted provisions set out in the Political Subdivisions Law amounts to a waiver of governmental immunity from such fees.”
Denton Cnty. v. Johnson, 17 S.W.3d 46 (Tex. App. 2000). · cites it 3× “Laws 987 , 1250, 1273 (current version at Tex. Lab.Code Ann. § 504.002 (Vernon 1996)).”
Stephens v. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, 50 S.W.3d 621 (Tex. App. 2001). “See Tex.Lab.Code Ann. § 504.002(c) (Vernon 1996).”
Russell v. Metro. Tr. Auth. of Harris Cty., 343 S.W.3d 825 (Tex. App. 2011). · cites it 2× “See Tex. Lab.Code § 504.002(a)(9). Chapter 417 permits a covered employee to pursue a third-party lawsuit against the responsible third party.”
Dallas Cnty. v. Autry, 251 S.W.3d 155 (Tex. App. 2008). “Tex. Lab.Code Ann. § 504.002; Kuhl v. City of Garland, 910 S.”
Travis Cnty. v. Pelzel & Assocs., Inc., 30 S.W.3d 662 (Tex. App. 2000). · cites it 2× “See Tex.Lab.Code Ann. § 504.002 (West Supp.2000).”
Texas Off. of the Comptroller of Pub. Accounts v. Saito, 372 S.W.3d 311 (Tex. App. 2012). “See Tex. Lab.Code Ann. § 504.002(a)(10). In 1995, the supreme court concluded an earlier version of the PSL waived the sovereign immunity of political subdivisions for anti-retaliation claims.”
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— Tex. Lab. Code § 504.002(a) — 1 case
Travis Cent. Appraisal Dist. v. Norman, 342 S.W.3d 54 (Tex. 2011). “Although the Political Subdivisions Law incorporates a number of chapters pertaining to workers’ compensation, including the Anti-Retaliation Law, it does so only to the extent of consistency with Chapter 504.”
— Tex. Lab. Code § 504.002(a)(10) — 3 cases
Texas Off. of the Comptroller of Pub. Accounts v. Saito, 372 S.W.3d 311 (Tex. App. 2012). “See Tex. Lab.Code Ann. § 504.002(a)(10). In 1995, the supreme court concluded an earlier version of the PSL waived the sovereign immunity of political subdivisions for anti-retaliation claims.”
El Paso Cnty. Juv. Bd. v. Dolores Aguilar, 387 S.W.3d 795 (Tex. App. 2012).
Donna D. Borden v. Smith Cnty. Cmty. Supervision & Corr. Dep't (Tex. App. 2013).
— Tex. Lab. Code § 504.002(a)(6) — 3 cases
Charles Manbeck v. Austin Indep. Sch. Dist., 381 S.W.3d 528 (Tex. 2012). “Tex. Lab.Code § 504.002(a)(6). The issue before us is whether inclusion of the attorney fees provision in the list of adopted provisions set out in the Political Subdivisions Law amounts to a waiver of governmental immunity from such fees.”
City of Dallas v. Gatlin, 329 S.W.3d 222 (Tex. App. 2010).
State Off. of Risk Mgmt. v. Linda L. Ribble (Tex. App. 2014).
— Tex. Lab. Code § 504.002(a)(7) — 1 case
Milner v. City of Leander, 64 S.W.3d 33 (Tex. App. 2000).
— Tex. Lab. Code § 504.002(a)(8) — 1 case
Kerrville State Hosp. v. Fernandez, 28 S.W.3d 1 (Tex. 2000). “[5] Tex. Labor Code § 504.002. [6] Id. § 504.”
— Tex. Lab. Code § 504.002(a)(9) — 2 cases
Russell v. Metro. Tr. Auth. of Harris Cty., 343 S.W.3d 825 (Tex. App. 2011). “See Tex. Lab.Code § 504.002(a)(9). Chapter 417 permits a covered employee to pursue a third-party lawsuit against the responsible third party.”
Paula Russell v. Metro. Transit Auth. of Harris Cnty., Texas (Tex. App. 2011).
— Tex. Lab. Code § 504.002(c) — 6 cases
Dallas Cnty. v. Gonzales, 183 S.W.3d 94 (Tex. App. 2006). “023 (Vernon 2005); Tex. Lab.Code Ann. § 504.002(c) (Vernon Supp.”
Stephens v. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, 50 S.W.3d 621 (Tex. App. 2001). “See Tex.Lab.Code Ann. § 504.002(c) (Vernon 1996).”
Kuhl v. City of Garland, 910 S.W.2d 929 (Tex. 1995).
Denton Cnty. v. Johnson, 17 S.W.3d 46 (Tex. App. 2000). “Laws 987 , 1250, 1273 (current version at Tex. Lab.Code Ann. § 504.002 (Vernon 1996)).”
City of Dallas v. Gatlin, 329 S.W.3d 222 (Tex. App. 2010).
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