Sec. 462.101. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES. (a) The association may: (1) employ or retain persons as necessary to handle claims and perform other duties of the association; (2) borrow money necessary to implement this chapter in accordance with the plan of operation; (3) sue or be sued; (4) negotiate and enter into a contract as necessary to implement this chapter; and (5) perform other acts as necessary or proper to implement this chapter. (b) A contract authorized by Subsection (a)(4) includes a lump-sum or structured compromise and settlement agreement with a claimant who has a claim for medical or indemnity benefits for a period of three years or more, other than a settlement or lump-sum payment in violation of Subtitle A, Title 5, Labor Code.
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