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2023 News Releases

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December 14, 2023
DWC's New Deputy Commissioner for Operations and External Relations
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November 3, 2023
DWC's new deputy commissioner for Compliance and Investigations
Texas Workers' Compensation Commissioner Jeff Nelson has announced the appointment of Dan LaBruyere as DWC's new Deputy Commissioner for Compliance and Investigations, which includes Audits and Investigations, Enforcement, the Fraud Unit, and the Fraud Prosecution Unit.

August 14, 2023
State Fire Marshal appointed
The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) announces new leadership for the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO).

August 14, 2023
Nombramiento del Jefe Estatal de Bomberos
El Departamento de Seguros de Texas anuncia un nuevo liderazgo para la Oficina del Jefe Estatal de Bomberos.

July 27, 2023
DWC hosts successful workers’ compensation conference
Over 700 industry leaders and stakeholders gathered July 10-12 in Austin for the annual Texas Workers’ Compensation Conference hosted by the Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation.

June 9, 2023
Three Texas companies earn safety awards
The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) announced today that three Texas companies have been recognized with a Lone Star Safety Award for their exemplary workplace health and safety programs and low rates of work-related injuries and illnesses.

April 26, 2023
Former NFL player sentenced for making over $33,000 in false medical claims
Former NFL player James Adkisson pleaded guilty to submitting more than $33,000 in fraudulent health reimbursement claims after an investigation by the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) Fraud Unit.

April 26, 2023
Exjugador de la NFL sentenciado por reclamaciones médicas fraudulentas de más de $33,000
James Adkisson, el exjugador de la NFL se declaró culpable por presentar reclamaciones fraudulentas de más de $33,000 para reembolso de salud después de una investigación realizada por la Unidad de Fraude del Departamento de Seguros de Texas (Texas Department of Insurance, TDI, por su nombre y siglas en inglés).

April 3, 2023
SFMO investigation leads to indictment against fire safety equipment installer
Following an investigation by the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO), a Jasper County grand jury indicted a fire safety equipment installer on two counts of tampering with a government document.

April 3, 2023
Investigación de la Oficina del jefe estatal de bomberos conduce a la acusación de un instalador de equipos de seguridad contra incendios
Tras una investigación de la Oficina del jefe estatal de bomberos (State Fire Marshal’s Office, SFMO, por su nombre y siglas en inglés), un gran jurado del condado Jasper acusó a un instalador de equipos de seguridad contra incendios de dos cargos de manipulación de un documento gubernamental.

March 22, 2023
Are employers required to have workers’ compensation insurance in Texas?
Business owners have many decisions to make, including whether to provide workers’ compensation coverage to their employees. Texas is the only state that gives private-sector employers that choice.

March 16, 2023
TDI investigation leads to indictment against public adjuster
A Texas public insurance adjuster accused of stealing more than $268,000 in insurance claims from multiple victims has been indicted by a grand jury in Kimble County.

March 16, 2023
Una investigación del Departamento de Seguros de Texas conduce a una acusación contra ajustador público
Un ajustador de seguros público de Texas acusado de robar más de $268,000 en reclamaciones de seguros a múltiples víctimas ha sido acusado por un gran jurado del condado Kimble.

February 21, 2023
Former NFL player indicted for bogus medical claims
Former NFL player Corey Bradford pleaded guilty to submitting fraudulent health reimbursement claims after an investigation by the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) Fraud Unit.

February 21, 2023
Exjugador de la NFL acusado por reclamaciones médicas fraudulentas
El exjugador de la NFL Corey Bradford se declaró culpable por presentar reclamaciones fraudulentas para reembolso de salud después de una investigación realizada por la Unidad de Fraude del Departamento de Seguros de Texas (TDI por su nombre y siglas en inglés).

January 27, 2023
TDI staff on site to assist homeowners with tornado damage
If your home was damaged by the severe weather that hit Southeast Texas this week, contact your insurance company to file a claim as soon as possible.

January 27, 2023
El personal de TDI estará ofreciendo ayuda en persona para los dueños de vivienda con daños por el tornado
Si su casa sufrió daños por el severo estado del tiempo que impactó el sureste de Texas esta semana, contacte a su compañía de seguros para presentar una reclamación lo antes posible.

January 11, 2023
TDI announces new executive leadership
The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) announces its chief deputy commissioner and new leadership for its Administrative Operations, Life and Health, and General Counsel divisions.

January 11, 2023
El Departamento de Seguros de Texas anuncia nuevos líderes ejecutivos
El Departamento de Seguros de Texas (Texas Department of Insurance - TDI, por su nombre y siglas en inglés) anuncia el nuevo comisionado jefe adjunto y nuevos líderes para las divisiones de Operaciones Administrativas, Seguros de Vida y de Salud, y las Divisiones del Concejo General.

January 3, 2023
DWC announces the 2023 health care provider and staff webinar series
Registration is open for DWC’s free and updated lunchtime webinar series, including our eight-part boot camp training for those new to workers’ compensation.



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