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August 17, 2023 at 9:05 PM

DWC Digest: Requesting comments on TAC rules and forms, MQR process approved

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August 15, 2023 at 7:28 PM

DWC Seeks Stakeholder Input on Dispute Resolution Modernization Efforts

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August 15, 2023 at 3:03 PM

A home inventory can help protect your property

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August 14, 2023 at 1:47 PM

State Fire Marshal appointed

State Fire Marshal appointed New leadership at SFMO View as webpage State Fire Marshal appointed The Texas Department of Insurance announces new leadership for the State Fire Marshal?s Office. Debra Knight will serve as the new State Fire Marshal for Texas. Read …

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August 8, 2023 at 1:57 PM

What's disability insurance and how does it work?

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August 3, 2023 at 7:02 PM

Webinar on resolving disputes in the workers' compensation system

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August 3, 2023 at 3:49 PM

Windstorm insurance in Texas

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July 31, 2023 at 7:46 PM

NCCI proposes changes to rules related to service charges and automatic gratuities

NCCI proposes changes to rules related to service charges and automatic gratuities View as webpage NCCI proposes changes to rules related to service charges and automatic gratuities The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) filed Item B-1449?Revisions to Basi…

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July 27, 2023 at 6:28 PM

DWC hosts successful workers’ compensation conference

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July 20, 2023 at 4:57 PM

DWC Readopts Sections of the Texas Administrative Code

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July 19, 2023 at 6:26 PM

DWC Summary of Recent Workers’ Compensation Legislation

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July 19, 2023 at 4:55 PM

TDI issues bulletin concerning data security

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July 10, 2023 at 8:08 PM

How to get help with an insurance complaint

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July 10, 2023 at 5:15 PM

TDI requests additional comments on NCCI Item B-1448

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July 7, 2023 at 8:21 PM

TDI proposes amendments to the Filings Made Easy (FME) Rules

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July 6, 2023 at 6:25 PM

Register for Upcoming Safety Pro Seminars

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July 5, 2023 at 4:25 PM

Research Group Releases Return to Work Report

Research Group Releases Return to Work Report Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Research Group Releases Return to Work Report The Research and Evaluation Group has released a report on return-to-work outcomes in the Texas workers' compensation sys…

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June 29, 2023 at 4:53 PM

Register Now for the Texas Workers' Compensation Conference

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June 21, 2023 at 8:43 PM

Texas Division of Workers' Compensation Digest

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June 16, 2023 at 8:54 PM

TDI adopts changes to licensing rules

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June 16, 2023 at 7:23 PM

Texas Division of Workers' Compensation Digest

Texas Division of Workers' Compensation Digest View as webpage DWC Requests Comments on Proposed Teledentistry Rule DWC is accepting public comments on proposed amendments to define "teledentistry dental service" in the Texas Administrative Code. More at the TDI website.…

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June 9, 2023 at 5:47 PM

Three Texas Companies Earn Lone Star Safety Awards

Three Texas Companies Earn Lone Star Safety Awards Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Three Texas Companies Earn Lone Star Safety Awards DWC recognizes Ocean Spray Cranberries in Sulphur Springs, Alamo Steel in Waco, and Harmon Inc. in Mesquite wit…

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June 6, 2023 at 7:57 PM

TDI makes a correction to Commissioner's Order No. 2023-7932 for NCCI Item E-1410

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June 6, 2023 at 6:17 PM

Get free or low-cost OSHA 10-hour courses

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June 5, 2023 at 8:31 PM

Texas Division of Workers' Compensation Digest: New wrap-up of agency-wide news

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June 5, 2023 at 7:22 PM

TDI adopts updates to contact information in TAC

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June 2, 2023 at 9:22 PM

TDI requests input on new filing exemptions informal working draft

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June 2, 2023 at 7:09 PM

TDI adopts updates to inland marine rules

TDI adopts updates to inland marine rules View as webpage TDI adopts updates to inland marine rules The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) adopts amendments to the inland marine insurance rules. The changes: Conform the rules to Senate Bill 1367, passed in 2021, and Ho…

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June 2, 2023 at 6:20 PM

DWC Releases Final COVID-19 Results Factsheet

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June 1, 2023 at 3:39 PM

How to safely use a portable generator

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May 30, 2023 at 3:17 PM

Early Bird Discount for Texas Workers' Comp Conference Ends Tomorrow

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May 16, 2023 at 3:22 PM

2023 Texas Workers’ Compensation Conference Employer Topics

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May 9, 2023 at 2:51 PM

TDI adopts changes to the NCCI Basic Manual and Forms Manual for workers' compensation

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May 8, 2023 at 3:25 PM

Protect against other drivers with uninsured motorist coverage

Protect against other drivers with uninsured motorist coverage It could pay for you to consider uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage View as webpage Texas law requires drivers to have liability coverage on their vehicles. But some drivers fail to get coverage…

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May 5, 2023 at 7:05 PM

TDI proposes amendments to the rule on licensing persons with criminal history

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May 4, 2023 at 10:41 PM

TDI adopts NCCI manual revisions establishing an expiration date for COVID-19 rules related to paid furloughed employees

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May 4, 2023 at 4:45 PM

TDI adopts NCCI manual revisions related to COVID-19 claims for workers' compensation

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May 3, 2023 at 8:47 PM

NCCI proposes revised rules related to payroll inclusions and exclusions

NCCI proposes revised rules related to payroll inclusions and exclusions View as webpage NCCI proposes revised rules related to payroll inclusions and exclusions The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) filed Item B-1448?Revisions to Basic Manual Rules Relat…

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May 2, 2023 at 4:24 PM

How to prepare for hurricane season

How to prepare for hurricane season Texas Division of Emergency Management shares tips View as webpage It?s never too early to prepare for hurricane season, which begins June 1. We spoke with the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) about how you can pre…

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April 26, 2023 at 3:01 PM

Dog burned in fire now helps state investigate fires

Dog burned in fire now helps state investigate fires View as webpage Harley the K-9 was destined to be an arson investigator with the State Fire Marshal?s Office. At just 3 weeks old, a heat lamp burst in her kennel and started a fire. Learn how Harley became an arson in…

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April 21, 2023 at 3:58 PM

TDI adopts changes to the Experience Rating Plan for workers' compensation

TDI adopts changes to the Experience Rating Plan for workers' compensation View as webpage The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) adopts NCCI Item E-1409?Enhancement to NCCI's Experience Rating Plan Methodology. The filing revises components used in the methodology in N…

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April 20, 2023 at 8:03 PM

Register Now for Early Bird Discount for Texas Workers' Comp Conference

Register Now for Early Bird Discount for Texas Workers' Comp Conference Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Early Bird Pricing for Conference Registration Ends May 31 Join us July 10-12 in Austin. The ?Basics & Beyond? conference has something f…

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April 19, 2023 at 8:40 PM

Retirement ahead? Think about your insurance.

Retirement ahead? Think about your insurance. Make sure you have the insurance coverage you need for retirement View as webpage If retiring is in your near future, congratulations! Before the cake is cut, ask some questions about your insurance to make sure you h…

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April 14, 2023 at 4:46 PM

TDI proposes amendments to the Consumer Bill of Rights for Personal Automobile Insurance

TDI proposes amendments to the Consumer Bill of Rights for Personal Automobile Insurance View as webpage TDI proposes amendments to the Consumer Bill of Rights for Personal Automobile Insurance The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) proposes to amend the Consumer Bill o…

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April 11, 2023 at 2:23 PM

Keep batteries out of trash and recycling bins

Keep batteries out of trash and recycling bins Improper disposal can be a possible fire hazard View as webpage Batteries are a part of our daily lives; they power cars, phones, household devices, and much more! But improper disposal of batteries can be a possible…

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April 6, 2023 at 7:12 PM

Research Group Releases Report on Employer Participation in the Texas Workers' Comp System

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April 6, 2023 at 4:24 PM

How to prepare for spring storms

How to prepare for spring storms National Weather Service shares tips View as webpage Spring rains, hail, wind and even tornadoes can threaten homes, cars, and lives.Prepare your home and family for spring Texas storms (Español) Stay Con…

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April 3, 2023 at 3:36 PM

SFMO investigation leads to indictment

SFMO investigation leads to indictment View as webpage SFMO investigation leads to indictment 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 gov…

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April 3, 2023 at 3:22 PM

Registration is Now Open for the 2023 Texas Workers' Compensation Conference

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March 29, 2023 at 6:20 PM

DWC Releases Updated COVID-19 Results Factsheet

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