Texas Comp Update Newsletter
Fall 2024 (pdf)
January 13, 2025
Court date set for owner of a Travis County drywall company facing felony fraud charges
Cristino Tapia Castaneda, owner of Texana Drywall Construction, is set to appear in Travis County’s 427th District Court on February 12 to face three counts of fraud totaling $170,000.
January 9, 2025
DWC honors 21 Lauren Concrete plants with Lone Star Safety Awards
The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC), has recognized 21 Lauren Concrete plants for their exemplary commitment to workplace safety by awarding them the Lone Star Safety Award.
January 9, 2025
DWC honors 21 Lauren Concrete plants with Lone Star Safety Awards
The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC), has recognized 21 Lauren Concrete plants for their exemplary commitment to workplace safety by awarding them the Lone Star Safety Award.
December 12, 2024
Introducing the new Benefits Estimator tool
At the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC), we are committed to supporting injured employees and ensuring they have the tools they need to navigate the complexities of workers' compensation. We are proud to introduce a new, user-friendly tool designed to help injured employees and their families quickly estimate their income and death benefits.
August 23, 2024
New DWC ‘Brown Bag Series’ on dispute resolution
This fall DWC Hearings continues their Brown Bag Series with stakeholders in the Texas workers’ compensation system.
August 12, 2024
Tyler Beverages earns award for commitment to workplace safety
The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) recognized Tyler Beverages with the Lone Star Safety Program Award on July 19, 2024, for its exemplary workplace health and safety programs and low rates of work-related injuries and illnesses.
July 16, 2024
Wife of former San Antonio trucking magnate sentenced in multi-million-dollar fraud scheme
Frances Hall, former co-owner of Bill Hall Jr. Trucking, has been sentenced for her role in a scheme to avoid $9 million in workers’ compensation premiums.
February 1, 2024
DWC introduces new continuing education webinars
In a fast-paced and ever evolving professional landscape, the need for continuous learning cannot be overstated. DWC is excited to introduce CompCourses, a series of webinars to help you keep up with the latest information and trends whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the world of workers’ compensation.
December 14, 2023
DWC's New Deputy Commissioner for Operations and External Relations
Texas Workers' Compensation Commissioner Jeff Nelson has announced the appointment of Matthew Posey as DWC's new Deputy Commissioner of Operations and External Relations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
February 26, 2021
Central Texas concrete plants receive safety awards
The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) recently recognized Lauren Concrete plants in Austin and Manor for their exemplary workplace safety programs by renewing their Lone Star Safety Awards. The ready-mix concrete plants are among 18 of 23 Lauren Concrete facilities in Texas to receive the Lone Star Safety Award.
February 26, 2021
East Texas company earns Lone Star Safety Award
The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) recently recognized Capacity of Texas with a Lone Star Safety Award for its exemplary workplace safety program. Capacity of Texas employs 119 workers at its Longview plant. It manufactures terminal truck tractors for ports and railway hubs around the world.