Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
Effective immediately, the State of Texas has statutorily removed itself as the workers' compensation carrier for Texas Task Force 1 (TX-TF1) and regional incident management teams. Liability for injuries sustained during state deployments has shifted entirely to the "home" employer (political subdivisions) or, in the case of private sector members, has been eliminated from state coverage entirely, creating a significant liability gap.
Rep. Mary Gonzalez·House Bill·Regular Session
Political Subdivisions (Municipalities/Counties acting as employers) • Texas Department of Insurance (Division of Workers' Compensation) • Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM)
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Significant regulatory changes (effective 2025-06-20). Review with your legal and compliance teams to understand implications.
Affected business types:
mediumModerate costs expected for implementation.
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Common questions about HB4464
Effective immediately, the State of Texas has statutorily removed itself as the workers' compensation carrier for Texas Task Force 1 (TX-TF1) and regional incident management teams. Liability for injuries sustained during state deployments has shifted entirely to the "home" employer (political subdivisions) or, in the case of private sector members, has been eliminated from state coverage entirely, creating a significant liability gap.
HB4464 was authored by Texas Representative Mary Gonzalez during the Regular Session.
HB4464 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
HB4464 is enforced by Political Subdivisions (Municipalities/Counties acting as employers), Texas Department of Insurance (Division of Workers' Compensation) and Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM).
The regulatory priority for HB4464 is rated as "critical". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of HB4464 is estimated as "medium". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
HB4464 addresses topics including education, education--higher, education--higher--institutions & programs, fire fighters & police and fire fighters & police--general.
Key dates for HB4464: Effective date is 2025-06-20. Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
HB4464 primarily affects employers and workforce development organizations, healthcare providers and medical facilities. These businesses should review the legislation with their legal and compliance teams to understand potential impacts.
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