(a) This section applies to all employees of the state of Texas.      
        (b) A state employee shall not be entitled to workers' compensation benefits for a work-related exposure to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection unless the employee:        
          (1) had a test performed within 10 days of an exposure to HIV that indicated the absence of HIV infection (Exposure criteria and testing protocol must conform to Texas Department of Health requirements.); and          
            (2) provided the employer with a written statement of the date and circumstances of the exposure to HIV and a copy of the results of the test required by paragraph (1) of this subsection.            
              (c) The cost of a state employee's test(s) required by subsection (b) of this section, regardless of the results of the test(s), shall be paid from funds appropriated for payment of workers' compensation benefits to state employees, in addition to anyother benefits required to be paid by the Texas Workers' Compensation Act or administrative rules.              
                (d) Section 110.108 of this title (relating to Employer Notice Regarding Work Related Exposure to Communicable Disease/HIV: Posting Requirements; Payment for Tests) requires each state agency to post the notice contained in subsection (d) of that section in its workplace to inform employees of the requirements of this section.                
                  (e) State employers and state employees should also refer to the Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 85 and Texas Department of Health rules, 25 TAC Chapter 97, Communicable Diseases, to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements.                 
     Source Note:        The provisions of this §122.4 adopted to be effective October 15, 1997, 22 TexReg 9682.