Sec. 406.051.  SECURITY BY COMMERCIAL INSURANCE.  (a)  An insurance company may contract to secure an employer's liability and obligations and to pay compensation by issuing a workers' compensation insurance policy under this subchapter.
(b)  The contract for coverage must be written on a policy and endorsements approved by the Texas Department of Insurance.
(c)  The employer may not transfer:
(1)  the obligation to accept a report of injury under Section 409.001;
(2)  the obligation to maintain records of injuries under Section 409.006;
(3)  the obligation to report injuries to the insurance carrier under Section 409.005;
(4)  liability for a violation of Section 415.006 or 415.008 or of Chapter 451; or
(5)  the obligation to comply with a commissioner order.
Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 954, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by: 
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.032, eff. September 1, 2005.