Sec. 405.002. WORKERS' COMPENSATION RESEARCH DUTIES OF DEPARTMENT

1. (a) The department shall conduct professional studies and research related to:

   1. (1) the delivery of benefits;
   2. (2) litigation and controversy related to workers' compensation;
   3. (3) insurance rates and rate-making procedures;
   4. (4) rehabilitation and reemployment of injured workers;
   5. (5) workplace health and safety issues;
   6. (6) the quality and cost of medical benefits; and
   7. (7) other matters relevant to the cost, quality, and operational effectiveness of the workers' compensation system.
2. (b) The department may apply for and spend grant funds to implement this chapter.
3. (c) The department shall ensure that all research reports prepared under this chapter or by the former Research and Oversight Council on Workers' Compensation are accessible to the public through the Internet to the extent practicable.

Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., 3rd C.S., ch. 10, Sec. 1.01, eff. Oct. 20, 2003.