Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation
The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (TDI-DWC) is scheduled for Sunset review by the 82nd Texas Legislature in 2011. This resource page provides basic information about the Sunset process and specific information regarding the review.
- TDI-DWC Self-Evaluation Report (SER)
- Sunset Advisory Commission Feedback Form
For additional information about participating in the Sunset process click on the following link: http://www.sunset.state.tx.us/process.htm
The Sunset Review of the Division of Workers’ Compensation of the Texas Department Of Insurance
The mission and performance of the Division of Workers’ Compensation are currently being reviewed by the Legislature as required under the Texas Sunset Act. The Act provides that the Sunset Commission, composed of legislators and public members, periodically evaluate state entities to determine if the entity is still needed, and what improvements are needed to ensure that state funds are well spent. Based on the recommendations of the Sunset Commission, the Texas Legislature ultimately decides whether an entity continues to operate into the future.
The Sunset review involves three steps. First, Sunset Commission staff will evaluate the Division of Workers’ Compensation and, in April 2010, will issue a report recommending solutions to problems found. The Sunset Commission will then meet to hear public testimony on the Division and the recommendations of the Sunset staff. This meeting will likely be scheduled for May 2010. Please refer to the Sunset Commission's website or call the office for updated meeting schedule information. Based on public input and the Sunset staff report, the Sunset Commission will adopt recommendations for the full Legislature to consider when it convenes in January 2011.
Through the Sunset review, every Texan has the opportunity to suggest ways in which the mission and operations of the Division of Workers’ Compensation can be strengthened. If you would like to share your ideas about the Division, you may send an email to the address below, use the comment form on the Sunset Commission website, or contact Chloe Lieberknecht of the Sunset staff. Suggestions are preferred by Friday, December 18, 2009, so they can be fully considered by the Sunset staff.
Sunset Advisory Commission
P.O. Box 13066
Austin, Texas 78711
512/463-1300
Fax: 512/463-0705
Email: sunset@sunset.state.tx.us
Information about the Sunset process, including information on Sunset Commission meetings, can be found at: www.sunset.state.tx.us.
Sunset Reports
The Sunset Advisory Commission has completed the staff report for the review of the Division of Workers’ Compensation. The report is now available to the public and is posted on the Sunset website located at www.sunset.state.tx.us/82.htm#wcd under "Staff Report".
About the Sunset Process
The Sunset process allows the Texas Legislature to review the mission and operations of a state agency and determines whether a need for the agency continues to exist. Approximately 130 agencies are subject to the Texas Sunset Act, and agencies are typically reviewed once every 12 years. The Sunset Advisory Commission is charged with reviewing agencies subject to Sunset. Important timeframes for agencies subject to the Texas Sunset Process in 2011 are presented in the following table.
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September 2009 |
Agencies submit Self-Evaluation Reports |
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September 2009 - May 2010 |
Sunset staff prepares reports; Sunset Commission holds public hearings and makes decisions |
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January 2011 - May 2011 |
Legislature considers Sunset recommendations |
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Last updated: 12/27/2011
