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Beldon Roofing & Remodeling, Inc. appealed a summary judgment from a declaratory judgment action regarding the interpretation of Section 406.096 of the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act. Beldon, an employer that opted out of the state's workers' compensation system, had its bid for a public reroofing project with San Antonio Water System (SAWS) rejected due to its lack of statutory workers' compensation coverage. Beldon argued that the Act allowed alternative insurance plans if satisfactory to the governmental entity. The court affirmed the trial court's decision, holding that Section 406.096 mandates governmental entities to require proof of workers’ compensation coverage as defined in Section 401.011(44) of the Texas Labor Code for contractors on public construction projects, prioritizing uniform employee protection on public works.
Beldon Roofing & Remodeling Co. v. San Antonio Water System is a workers' compensation case decided in Court of Appeals of Texas. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Court of Appeals of Texas.
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Beldon Roofing & Remodeling, Inc. appealed a summary judgment from a declaratory judgment action regarding the interpretation of Section 406.096 of the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act. Beldon, an employer that opted out of the state's workers' compensation system, had its bid for a public reroofing project with San Antonio Water System (SAWS) rejected due to its lack of statutory workers' compensation coverage. Beldon argued that the Act allowed alternative insurance plans if satisfactory to the governmental entity. The court affirmed the trial court's decision, holding that Section 406.096 mandates governmental entities to require proof of workers’ compensation coverage as defined in Section 401.011(44) of the Texas Labor Code for contractors on public construction projects, prioritizing uniform employee protection on public works.
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