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Texas Comp Update newsletter - Spring 2026
The latest Texas Comp Update newsletter is out!

In this issue you'll find:

  • A public alert about a workers' compensation scam.
  • New free on-demand continuing education credit courses.
  • Key findings from recent research.
  • Tips for filing DWC Form-045.
  • And more!

Read the Texas Comp Update.

2026 Texas Workers' Compensation Conference - Navigating the Path: From Basics to Mastery. Register now.
Chart your course early and save

Join us September 1-2 in San Marcos for the Texas Workers' Compensation Conference. This year's conference — Navigating the Path: From Basics to Mastery — offers a dual-track format designed to support newcomers to the field and seasoned professionals looking to deepen their expertise.

Learn more

Comp Courses: Workers' Comp 101
Free CE credit webinar


Join us August 5 for our next free CompCourses webinar offering an overview of the Texas workers' compensation system. Attendees will learn about income benefits, rights and responsibilities of all parties, and the dispute resolution process.

Learn more

OSHA safety training
New safety training classes just added!

 

We offer free and low-cost workplace safety training classes in both English and Spanish. Whether you're looking to complete your OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour certification, there's a class for you! 

Check out the latest schedule and register today.

Hurt at work? Curious about your benefit amount? Check your math with DWC’s benefits estimator.
DWC Benefits Estimator


Injured employees and their families can quickly estimate their income or death benefits.

Learn more about this tool and take it for a test drive.

Scam alert / Alerta de estafa

Scammers are posing as DWC or court officials and demanding payment to release workers' comp benefits. This is a scam — you never have to pay to get your benefits in Texas.

If you're unsure, stop and verify. Call DWC at 800-252-7031. Learn more.

Los estafadores se hacen pasar por funcionarios de DWC o del tribunal (corte) y exigen un pago para liberar los beneficios de compensación para trabajadores. Esto es una estafa – en Texas usted nunca tiene que pagar para recibir sus beneficios.

Si no está seguro, deténgase y verifique. Llame a DWC al 800-252-7031. Obtenga más información.

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News and updates

DWC publishes results of DD plan-based audit

On November 6, 2025, DWC announced a plan-based audit of designated doctors (DDs) to ensure that additional testing and referrals ordered by DDs we medically necessary, reasonable, and appropriately documented. DWC has completed this audit and published an executive summary with findings to promote evidence-based medical practices and support the educational guidance of DDs and injured employees in Texas.


Mission

Regulate Texas workers’ compensation efficiently, educate system participants,
and achieve a balanced system in which everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect.