Tex. Lab. Code § 408.006 : LABOR CODE — WORKERS' COMPENSATION — TEXAS WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT — WORKERS' COMPENSATION BENEFITS — GENERAL PROVISIONS — Mental Trauma Injuries TEXT PDF (a) It is the express intent of the legislature that nothing in this subtitle shall be construed to limit or expand recovery in cases of mental trauma injuries. (b) Notwithstanding Section 504.019, a mental or emotional injury that arises principally from a legitimate personnel action, including a transfer, promotion, demotion, or termination, is not a compensable injury under this subtitle. Tex. Lab. Code § 408.006 Amended by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 353,Sec. 2, eff. 9/1/2017. Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1993.