For workers’ compensation questions concerning the Uvalde event, visit our staff at Family Assistance Center (Uvalde County Fairplex, 215 Veterans Lane) or call us at 800-252-7031, option 1. See our online resources.
Coronavirus resource page
Go to DWC’s coronavirus resource page to learn more information about COVID-19 and its impact on the workers’ compensation system.
DWC headquarters move
DWC headquarters has moved to the Capitol Complex.
Check for information about mailing and delivery addresses.
Forget the fax!
Anyone can upload electronic documents, such as DWC forms, to the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation and get a printable receipt.
Uvalde help
News and highlights
DWC corrects wage statement forms
DWC made corrections to forms that were adopted on July 27, 2022: DWC Form-003, Employer’s Wage Statement; DWC Form-003ME, Employee’s Multiple Employment Wage Statement; and DWC Form-003SD, Employer’s Wage Statement for School Districts. These forms allow stakeholders a way to provide information to the insurance carrier to calculate average weekly wage and issue income benefits.
Discount interest rate set
DWC has determined that any interest or discount provided for in the Texas Labor Code shall be at the rate of 7.46 percent. The rate is effective October 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022.
DWC sets weekly benefit rates for October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2023
DWC has set the state’s average weekly wage at $1,111.55 for dates of injury starting October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023. Learn more about maximum and minimum weekly benefit amounts.
DWC seeks comments on proposed changes to Texas Administrative Code
DWC is accepting public comments on a proposed rule to make editorial updates, correct obsolete references, and update DWC's web address in the Texas Administrative Code.
DWC proposes 2023 Research Agenda
DWC has proposed the Fiscal Year 2023 Research Agenda of the Workers’ Compensation Research and Evaluation Group (REG). REG prepares a research agenda each year for the commissioner of workers’ compensation to review, approve, and publish in the Texas Register.
DWC updates COVID-19 data call results
To understand the impact of COVID-19 on the Texas workers’ compensation system, on June 2, 2020, DWC issued a mandatory data call with 74 selected insurance carriers. DWC is releasing an updated factsheet with results as of August 2022.
Nelson Appointed Texas Commissioner of Workers' Compensation
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jeff Nelson as commissioner of workers' compensation.
Commissioner Nelson was previously the Director of External Relations at DWC.
Read the press release on the Governor's website.
Notice of data security event
TDI notified people whose workers’ compensation claim information may have been affected by a recent data security event. Those who may have been affected can get 12 months of credit monitoring and identity theft protection services at no cost by calling 855-248-7100 by September 30. Learn more
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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.