April 7, 2025
Global Animal Products LLC earns prestigious Lone Star Safety Award for second Amarillo facility
The Texas Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) has announced that Global Animal Products LLC's plant at 11109 S. Washington St., Amarillo, Texas, has been awarded the prestigious Lone Star Safety Award. This recognition highlights the company's exceptional commitment to workplace safety and health.
April 7, 2025
Double R Brand Foods LLC achieves the Lone Star Safety Award for outstanding workplace safety
The Texas Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) has announced that Double R Brand Foods LLC has been awarded the Lone Star Safety Award for its meat processing plant located in Lufkin, Texas. This recognition highlights the company's exceptional commitment to workplace safety and health.
March 6, 2025
Kalyn Siebert earns Lone Star Safety Award
The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) has recognized Kalyn Siebert with the Lone Star Safety Award for its exemplary commitment to workplace safety. Kalyn Siebert is a leading manufacturer of custom-engineered heavy-haul truck trailers, and employs 188 workers at its Gatesville, Texas, facility.
February 5, 2025
Unlock opportunities for continuing education credits in 2025
Looking to stay ahead in a constantly changing industry? The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation is offering all new CompCourses webinars in 2025 to keep you informed and help you earn continuing education credits at no cost.
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.
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.