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2020 DWC proposed and adopted rules

DISCLAIMER: The following proposed and adopted rules are provided as a courtesy by the Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC). While DWC makes every effort to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this information, the official version of proposed and adopted rules are those filed with the Secretary of State, which is the repository of official DWC rules. Those rules can be accessed directly from the Texas Register, Office of Secretary of State (www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/index.shtml). DWC and the State of Texas make no warranty regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of documents available on this website or linked to it.

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Proposed and adopted rules for 2020
Subject Section
number
Proposal filed Proposal published Adoption filed Adoption published Effective date

CHAPTER 142. Dispute Resolution--Benefit Contested Case Hearing

§§142.13 and 142.19

Interrogatories

carrier to claimant

claimant to carrier
12/7/2020 12/18/2020

1/29/2021

Interrogatories

carrier to claimant

claimant to carrier
2/12/2021 2/18/2021

Chapter 116. General Provisions--Subsequent Injury Fund

§116.11

11/18/2020 12/4/2020

2/1/2021

Forms

DWC095, DWC096, DWC097, DWC098

2/5/2021 2/11/2021

Chapter 180: Monitoring and Enforcement

§180.1

11/10/2020 11/27/2020 1/25/2021 2/5/2021 2/10/2021

Chapter 112 Scope of Liability for Compensation
Subchapters B, C, D, AND E

§§112.101, 112.102, 112.203, 112.301, and 112.401

10/19/2020 11/13/2020

1/21/2021

DWC083, DWC083s

DWC084, DWC084s

2/5/2021 2/10/2021

Chapter 133 General Medical Provisions
Subchapter D. Dispute of Medical Bills

§133.307

9/22/2020 10/9/2020

1/15/2021

1/29/2021 2/22/2021

Chapter 132. Death Benefits--Death and Burial Benefits

§132.7

6/3/2020 6/19/2020 8/19/2020 9/4/2020 9/8/2020

EMERGENCY RULE ACTION 

Subchapter A. COVID-19 Emergency Rules

§167.1

60-day extension 8/10/20

4/13/2020 4/24/2020 4/13/2020

Chapter 129. Temporary Income Benefits

§129.5

9/30/2019 10/11/2019 2/10/2020 2/28/2020 3/1/2020

For more information, contact: RuleComments@tdi.texas.gov

Last updated: 3/23/2023