(a) The provisions of this chapter and the rules of the board affecting an employee also apply to the legal beneficiary of a deceased employee.
(b) In this section, “legal beneficiary” has the meaning assigned to that term under § 401.011.

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Terms Used In Texas Labor Code 501.003

  • Beneficiary: A person who is entitled to receive the benefits or proceeds of a will, trust, insurance policy, retirement plan, annuity, or other contract. Source: OCC
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