Tex. Lab. Code § 451.002 : LABOR CODE — WORKERS' COMPENSATION — DISCRIMINATION ISSUES — DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED — Remedies; Burden of Proof

(a) A person who violates Section 451.001 is liable for reasonable damages incurred by the employee as a result of the violation.
(b) An employee discharged in violation of Section 451.001 is entitled to reinstatement in the former position of employment.
(c) The burden of proof in a proceeding under this section is on the employee.

Tex. Lab. Code § 451.002

Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1993.
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