HB 2717
AN ACT relating to equalizing compensation for certain wrongfully
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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Bill filed, pending referral to House committee
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What This Bill Does
Allows certain individuals who previously received compensation before September 1, 2009, to apply for additional "equalizing compensation" from the state. Eligible individuals can file an application with the comptroller by September 1, 2028, to receive a calculated supplemental payment based on the difference between their previous compensation and what they would have received under current standards. The compensation program expires on September 1, 2029, providing a limited window for affected individuals to seek additional financial recovery.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to equalizing compensation for certain wrongfully BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter B, Chapter 103, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, is amended by adding Section 103.0521 to read as Sec. 103.0521. EQUALIZING COMPENSATION. (a) Notwithstanding Section 103.003, a person who received compensation under this chapter before September 1, 2009, is entitled to equalizing compensation as provided by Subsection (b). (b) A person entitled to receive equalizing compensation under Subsection (a) shall receive an amount based on a present value sum equal to the amount the person would receive under Sections 103.052(a) and (b), if the person were to receive compensation under those subsections on September 1, 2009, less the total amount of money received by the person under Section 103.052 (c) A person seeking equalizing compensation under this section must file an application with the comptroller for equalizing compensation not later than September 1, 2028. The comptroller shall make payments to a claimant under this section not later than the 30th day after the date the comptroller determines the claimant is eligible to receive compensation under (d) This section expires September 1, 2029. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to equalizing compensation for certain wrongfully
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