DWC's Brown Bag series continues this fall at field offices throughout the state! We invite you to bring a lunch and join us to discuss the latest updates in dispute resolution.
Join us October 22-23 for the new virtual Texas Workers' Compensation Conference: Amplify. Get the latest on:
- Modernizing data collection with EDI 3.1.
- Making a good fraud case.
- Calculating average weekly wage.
- How stress, attitude, and behavior influence driving.
Our calendar is full of free and low-cost workplace safety classes in English and Spanish whether your employees need OSHA 30 or OSHA 10-Hour Course cards.
Finding information quickly is a must for busy doctors and medical office staff. Our new health care provider webpage is designed with that in mind.
- Information organized around your needs.
- Find workers’ comp resources more quickly.
- Enjoy easier navigation.
DWC introduces a new digital newsletter for stakeholders, the Texas Comp Update. It’s designed to help you keep on top of the latest developments, updates, and opportunities in our industry. Check out the first issue.
News and highlights
DWC sets weekly benefit rates for FY 2025
DWC set the state's average weekly wage at $1,218.62 for dates of injury starting October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025.
DWC releases compliance audit plan
DWC has finalized its annual Compliance and Investigations audit plan. The Texas Labor Code authorizes the division to conduct performance audits on participants in the Texas workers' compensation system.
New DWC ‘Brown Bag Series’ on dispute resolution
This fall DWC Hearings continues their Brown Bag Series with stakeholders in the Texas workers’ compensation system. These meetings are happening at field offices throughout the state by Hearings’ executive team
Proposal to correct the title of Section 147.10, Notification to the Division of Proposed Judgments and Settlements
DWC is accepting public comments on a proposed rule amending 28 Texas Administrative Code Section 147.10 to correct a duplicate section title. Section 147.10 will be renamed Commutation of Impairment Income Benefits to better describe its purpose.
DWC accepting comments on routine rule review
DWC will review all sections in the following chapters in Title 28, Texas Administrative Code: Chapter 126 (General Provisions Applicable to All Benefits); Chapter 127 (Designated Doctor Procedures and Requirements); and Chapter 128 (Benefits--Calculation of Average Weekly Wage).
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Vision
The nation’s best care and services for injured employees and their employers.
Mission
Regulate Texas workers’ compensation efficiently, educate system participants, and achieve a balanced system in which everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect.