A Texas judge has blocked a new state law prohibiting local governments from requiring water breaks for construction workers. House Bill 2127 law was set to effect on Friday, September 1, 2023.
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Thursday, April 11, 2013
Texas: The Wild West in Action Without Workers' Compensation
Texas for all intents and purposes eliminated its workers' compensation system. Now comes a scathing report from National Public Radio (NPR) about how bad it is for workers who get injured in Texas.
"According to the study, 1 in every 5 Texas construction workers will require hospitalization because of injuries on the job. Texas is the only state in the nation without mandatory workers' compensation, meaning hospitals and taxpayers usually end up shouldering the cost when uncovered construction workers are hurt."
Listen to the complete story: Construction Booming In Texas, But Many Workers Pay Dearly
Listen to the complete story: Construction Booming In Texas, But Many Workers Pay Dearly
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