Sec. 2054.452.  INVESTIGATIONS; COORDINATION.  (a)  The company may investigate cases of suspected fraud and violations of this code relating to workers' compensation insurance.
(b)  The company may:
(1)  coordinate the company's investigations with those conducted by the division of workers' compensation of the department to avoid duplication of efforts; and
(2)  refer to the division of workers' compensation of the department a case that is not otherwise resolved by the company so that the division may:
(A)  perform any further investigation necessary under the circumstances;
(B)  conduct administrative violation proceedings; and
(C)  assess and collect penalties and restitution.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 727 (H.B. 2017), Sec. 2, eff. April 1, 2007.
Amended by: 
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 730 (H.B. 2636), Sec. 3B.054(b), eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 921 (H.B. 3167), Sec. 9.054(b), eff. September 1, 2007.