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August 1, 2025 at 1:42 PM

TDI proposes the General Services Commission Abolition rule

TDI proposes the General Services Commission Abolition rule View as webpage The Texas Department of Insurance proposes amending 28 TAC §§1.301, 1.302, 1.1101, 1.1901, and 1.1904 by removing references to the General Services Commission (GSC) and its rules because the GSC…

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July 10, 2025 at 10:54 PM

Guidance following the Hill Country flooding disaster

Guidance following the Hill Country flooding disaster View as webpage The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) has issued a bulletin with guidance for the insurance industry and the public after the Hill Country flooding disaster in Texas. TDI expects insurers to work wit…

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July 9, 2025 at 10:12 PM

NCCI proposes new class code for clerical telecommuter employees

NCCI proposes new class code for clerical telecommuter employees View as webpage The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) filed Item B-1451—Revisions to NCCI’s Basic Manual Rules and Classifications Related to Clerical Telecommuter Employees.The filing propo…

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July 9, 2025 at 4:32 PM

Workers' compensation resources after Central Texas flooding

Workers' compensation resources after Central Texas flooding Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. We're here to help those affected by recent Central Texas flooding. We created a webpage with resources for employers and employees navigating the worke…

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July 7, 2025 at 5:16 PM

Insurance help for Texas flood victims

Insurance help for Texas flood victims Help Line extended hours View as webpage We're here to help Texas flood victims with insurance questions. Our Help Line is open this week Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central time. Call 800…

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June 26, 2025 at 4:32 PM

How to spot water-damaged cars

How to spot water-damaged cars One minute of insurance View as webpage Beware of flood-damaged vehicles hitting the resale market. Look for these signs if shopping for a used car. Watch this one-minute video   Share on Facebook Tenga cuidado c…

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June 26, 2025 at 4:02 PM

Join DWC for the 2025 Texas Workers' Comp Conference!

Join DWC for the 2025 Texas Workers' Comp Conference! Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Register for DWC's Texas Workers' Compensation Conference! Join us September 29-30 in San Marcos for the Texas Workers' Compensation Conference: Decoding C…

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June 24, 2025 at 8:01 PM

Legislation enacted 2025

Legislation enacted 2025 Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Summary of legislation enacted for 2025  The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) is providing a summary of select legislation from the 89th Legislature t…

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June 24, 2025 at 3:45 PM

Webinar on the consumer complaint process

Webinar on the consumer complaint process Registration is open View as webpage   Join us from 2 to 3 p.m. Central time on July 10 for the webinar "Consumer Complaint Process." Learn about the consumer complaint process. We’ll cover the most co…

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June 19, 2025 at 3:27 PM

Free workplace safety consultations

Free workplace safety consultations Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. DWC's Occupational Safety and Health Consultation (OSHCON) program helps Texas employers improve safety programs and reduce costs. OSHCON consultations are free and confidential…

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June 17, 2025 at 4:02 PM

Free webinar tomorrow: Top 10 OSHA violations

Free webinar tomorrow: Top 10 OSHA violations Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Safety failures are costly. Our next free CompCourses webinar covers OSHA's top 10 workplace violations. Join us June 18 at 10 a.m. Central time to learn about: The t…

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June 12, 2025 at 4:20 PM

Trained dogs help sniff out accelerants at fire scenes

Trained dogs help sniff out accelerants at fire scenes Accelerant detection canine unit View as webpage Dogs like Linus, the newest addition to SFMO’s Accelerant Detection Canine Unit, can help determine the presence of ignitable liquids at fire scenes. Watch in…

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June 6, 2025 at 6:09 PM

TDI extends deadline to provide written comment on the petitioned underserved areas for Texas FAIR Plan’s POA insurance

TDI extends deadline to provide written comment on the petitioned underserved areas for Texas FAIR Plan’s POA insurance View as webpage The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) held a public hearing on June 6, 2025, regarding five petitions requesting that areas in Harris…

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June 3, 2025 at 6:01 PM

Register for the Texas Workers' Compensation Conference!

Register for the Texas Workers' Compensation Conference! Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Join us September 29-30 in San Marcos for the Texas Workers' Compensation Conference: Decoding Comp. This year we explore some of the more complex aspects o…

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May 28, 2025 at 9:39 PM

TDI to hold public hearing on petitions for underserved areas for Texas FAIR Plan’s POA insurance

TDI to hold public hearing on petitions for underserved areas for Texas FAIR Plan’s POA insurance View as webpage The Texas Department of Insurance will hold a public hearing, in person and virtually, to gather comments on petitions from five property owners’ association…

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May 27, 2025 at 4:02 PM

Free CE credit webinar on top 10 OSHA violations

Free CE credit webinar on top 10 OSHA violations Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Join us June 18 at 10 a.m. Central time for our next CompCourses webinar about the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)’s top 10 most frequently cit…

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May 27, 2025 at 1:47 PM

Insurance tips for hurricane season

Insurance tips for hurricane season News release View as a webpage / Share Hurricane season starts June 1. You’ve mapped out an evacuation route, but have you reviewed your insurance coverage to make sure your family would b…

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May 22, 2025 at 4:36 PM

Prepare now for hurricane season

Prepare now for hurricane season One minute of insurance View as webpage Hurricane season begins June 1. Now is the time to prepare your home and property.   Watch this one-minute video Share on Facebook   La temporada de huracane…

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May 21, 2025 at 3:06 PM

SFMO investigations lead to convictions

SFMO investigations lead to convictions News release View as webpage Three recent fire investigations by the Texas State Fire Marshal’s Office have led to guilty pleas.   Read news release Stay Connec…

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May 15, 2025 at 10:33 PM

TDI approved Texas FAIR Plan's property owners' association rate filing

TDI approved Texas FAIR Plan's property owners' association rate filing View as webpage The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) has approved the Texas FAIR Plan Association’s initial property owners’ association rate filing. Stay Connected   …

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May 15, 2025 at 4:08 PM

What to put in your emergency go kit

What to put in your emergency go kit Prepare for hurricane season View as webpage An emergency go kit can better prepare you for an evacuation or disaster. The Texas Division of Emergency Management recommends these items for your kit. Watc…

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April 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM

Reminder: Annual workers' compensation non-subscriber reporting closes tomorrow

Reminder: Annual workers' compensation non-subscriber reporting closes tomorrow Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Texas employers that do not provide workers' compensation coverage must file DWC Form-005, Employer Notice of No Coverage or Termina…

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April 24, 2025 at 4:56 PM

Does your insurance cover water and mold damage?

Does your insurance cover water and mold damage? One minute of insurance View as webpage Your insurance may cover water and mold damage. Most homeowners and renters policies cover sudden and accidental water damage. Watch this one-minute v…

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April 24, 2025 at 3:31 PM

NCCI adds an exhibit to Item B-1450

NCCI adds an exhibit to Item B-1450 View as webpage The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) has added Exhibit 8 to Item B-1450—Revisions to Basic Manual Classifications for Hazardous Material Remediation and Military Reservation—Construction—Iron or Steel E…

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April 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM

TXCOMP system maintenance

TXCOMP system maintenance Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. TXCOMP will be offline for maintenance from 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, April 25. During this time, you will not be able to use TXCOMP to: Report a work-related injury using the web-enabl…

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April 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM

Registration is now open for the Texas Workers' Compensation Conference

Registration is now open for the Texas Workers' Compensation Conference Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Join us September 29-30 in San Marcos for the Texas Workers' Compensation Conference: Decoding Comp. This year we explore some of the more co…

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April 10, 2025 at 7:02 PM

Webinar on Texas Windstorm Insurance Association ombudsman and COAST program

Webinar on Texas Windstorm Insurance Association ombudsman and COAST program Registration is open View as webpage   Join us from 2 to 3 p.m. Central time on April 24 for the webinar "Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) ombudsman and C…

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April 10, 2025 at 4:36 PM

How to strengthen your home

How to strengthen your home Tips to harden your home View as webpage You can prepare your home now for future weather events. The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety shares tips to harden your home. Watch the interview    Share …

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April 8, 2025 at 7:02 PM

DWC Spring 2025 Texas Comp Update Newsletter

DWC Spring 2025 Texas Comp Update Newsletter Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. We hope this newsletter is a valuable resource for everyone dedicated to supporting the health, safety, and well-being of injured workers in Texas. This issue includes …

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April 7, 2025 at 8:01 PM

Two Texas companies earn Lone Star Safety Awards

Two Texas companies earn Lone Star Safety Awards Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. DWC recognizes two Texas companies—Global Animal Products LLC and Double R Brand Foods LLC—for their exemplary commitment to workplace health and safety by awarding…

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March 31, 2025 at 7:58 PM

NCCI proposes revisions to certain workers' compensation class codes

NCCI proposes revisions to certain workers' compensation class codes View as webpage The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) filed Item B-1450—Revisions to Basic Manual Classifications for Hazardous Material Remediation and Military Reservation—Construction…

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March 27, 2025 at 8:18 PM

TDI adopts revisions to the workers' compensation classification system

TDI adopts revisions to the workers' compensation classification system View as webpage TDI adopts NCCI Item 01-TX-2024—Revisions to NCCI's Basic Manual for Texas for Classifications and Table of Classifications by Hazard Group. Adoption order (PDF) See the NCCI Manual …

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March 27, 2025 at 4:37 PM

 Was your car totaled in a wreck?

 Was your car totaled in a wreck? One minute of insurance View as webpage You may have options if your car was totaled in a wreck. Watch this one-minute video  Usted podría tener opciones si su auto es pérdida total después de un ch…

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March 13, 2025 at 8:03 PM

DWC Digest: Attorney fee order updates, rule adoption, CompCourses

DWC Digest: Attorney fee order updates, rule adoption, CompCourses View as webpage DWC updates attorney fee orders Effective March 7, 2025, DWC updated attorney fee orders to modernize correspondence from our legacy system and improve automated processes.  Similar improv…

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March 13, 2025 at 4:11 PM

Expanding access to insurance information in Spanish

Expanding access to insurance information in Spanish Insurance tips and videos in Spanish View as webpage TDI has over 300 webpages and 20-plus videos in Spanish. Learn about these consumer resources. Watch the interview    Share on Facebook …

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March 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM

Webinar on continuing education

Webinar on continuing education Registration is open View as webpage Register now   Join us from 2 to 3 p.m. Central time on March 27 for the webinar "Agent and adjuster licensing continuing education." Learn about the continuing education (CE…

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March 10, 2025 at 2:35 PM

Insurance fraud investigations recover millions for Texans

Insurance fraud investigations recover millions for Texans Nearly $58 million View as webpage Texas investigators identify people committing costly insurance fraud and help get millions of dollars back for fraud victims. Read news release …

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March 6, 2025 at 8:02 PM

DWC Digest: quarterly meeting, Lone Star Award winner, CompCourses

DWC Digest: quarterly meeting, Lone Star Award winner, CompCourses View as webpage Join us March 26 for quarterly stakeholder meeting DWC will host a quarterly stakeholder meeting for insurance carriers and health care providers to discuss issues in the Texas workers' co…

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February 27, 2025 at 9:13 PM

How to deal with the other driver's insurance

How to deal with the other driver's insurance One minute of insurance View as webpage What steps can you take if you're in a wreck caused by another driver?  Watch this one-minute video  ¿Qué debe hacer después de un choque causado …

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February 26, 2025 at 7:02 PM

DWC accepts comments on routine rule review

DWC accepts comments on routine rule review Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. DWC will review all sections in the following chapters in Title 28, Texas Administrative Code: Chapter 140 (Dispute Resolution--General Provisions). Chapter 141 (Disput…

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February 24, 2025 at 5:05 PM

Reminder: Conference call for presenters ends Feb. 28

Reminder: Conference call for presenters ends Feb. 28 Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Deadline for proposals is Friday! The 2025 Texas Workers’ Compensation Conference happens Sept. 29-30 at the Embassy Suites in San Marcos. This year's conferen…

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February 20, 2025 at 5:01 PM

Join our next free CompCourses webinar on dispute resolution

Join our next free CompCourses webinar on dispute resolution Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Join us March 19 at 2 p.m. Central time for our next CompCourses webinar about dispute resolution in the Texas workers’ compensation system. Learn about…

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February 20, 2025 at 3:28 PM

Proposed rule would ban tying arrangements

Proposed rule would ban tying arrangements TDI news View as webpage TDI is working to ban tying arrangements of home and auto policies. That’s a practice where a company or agent requires a consumer to buy a home and auto policy at the same time. Read the news …

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February 19, 2025 at 8:01 PM

DWC requests comments on AWW rules

DWC requests comments on AWW rules Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. DWC accepts public comments on an informal working draft for changes to 28 Texas Administrative Code Sections 128.3, 128.5, 128.6, and 128.7, concerning calculating average weekl…

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February 13, 2025 at 7:02 PM

Reminder: Annual workers' compensation non-subscriber reporting is open

Reminder: Annual workers' compensation non-subscriber reporting is open Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Texas employers that do not provide workers' compensation coverage must file DWC Form-005, Employer Notice of No Coverage or Termination of …

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February 13, 2025 at 5:29 PM

How TDI prosecutors work with DA offices

How TDI prosecutors work with DA offices Embedded prosecutors program View as webpage For 20 years, TDI has embedded prosecutors in district attorney offices across the state to help stop insurance fraud. We interviewed prosecutors in our Frau…

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February 10, 2025 at 8:03 PM

DWC Digest: rule adoptions, conference call for presenters

DWC Digest: rule adoptions, conference call for presenters View as webpage DWC adopts telemedicine rule DWC adopts a rule to allow treating doctors to perform maximum medical improvement exams by telemedicine or telehealth when there is no impairment. Learn more on the T…

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February 7, 2025 at 10:52 PM

TDI proposes a rule to specify that certain tying arrangements are unfair trade practices in the business of insurance

TDI proposes a rule to specify that certain tying arrangements are unfair trade practices in the business of insurance View as webpage The Texas Department of Insurance proposes a rule that prohibits insurers and agents from requiring certain tying arrangements. Prohibit…

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February 6, 2025 at 8:27 PM

TDI lowers title insurance rates

TDI lowers title insurance rates The 10% reduction will take effect later this year View as webpage TDI lowers title insurance rates, saving homebuyers money The Commissioner of Insurance has ordered a decrease in title insurance rates statewide. The 10% reductio…

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February 5, 2025 at 5:31 PM

Earn free CE credit in 2025

Earn free CE credit in 2025 Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Mark your calendars! DWC announces an all-new lineup of CompCourses offering even more types of free continuing education credits for stakeholders. See our new topics for 2025. Missed …

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