SECTION 276.1. Definitions

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The following words and terms when used in this chapter shall have the following meaning, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(1) Office of Injured Employee Counsel (OIEC)--An independent state agency created by the 79th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2005, to represent the interests of injured employees in the workers' compensation system.
(2) Ombudsman--A specially trained employee of the Office of Injured Employee Counsel (OIEC) who assists injured employees with disputes in the workers' compensation system.

Source Note: The provisions of this §276.1 adopted to be effective December 20, 2006, 31 TexReg 10098; amended to be effective June 16, 2022, 47 TexReg 3485

                    
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