📢Scam alert for Texas workers 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.

Designated doctors: Learn all about your role in addressing extent of injury issues at our webinar next week! Learn more and register now: bit.ly/4xpjYqx

DWC has published the 2027 health care provider PBO assessment plan. 🔗Learn more: bit.ly/DWC-PBO

📅 Mark your calendars: DWC’s next free continuing education webinar is October 7 at 11 a.m. This webinar will explore why return to work is essential in the Texas workers' comp system. Learn more and register: bit.ly/CompCourses

DWC will host a virtual quarterly stakeholder meeting on October 14 to provide updates on key topics in the Texas workers' compensation system. 🔗Learn more: bit.ly/DWC-quarterly

DWC has finalized the Topical Analgesic Plan-Based Audit. 🔗Learn more: bit.ly/4rsnwH7

Yesterday Commissioner Nelson delivered opening remarks at the Annual On-Site Consultation Training Conference, bringing together safety consultation programs from across the U.S. to share best practices. 🔗Learn more about the TX OSHCON program: bit.ly/DWC-OSHCON

🔥 Welders know about the danger of arc, heat, and sparks—but other hidden hazards can be just as dangerous. Fumes, radiation, and unseen sparks can cause lasting harm long after the job is done. Protect your team with these safety tips: bit.ly/T5-weldingsafety #WorkplaceSafety

For this year's National Farm Safety and Health Week, we're spotlighting safe grain handling. Check out our video on 5 essential tips to help keep every operation safe. 🚜🌾 #NFSHW #WorkplaceSafety

DWC is hosting two Zoom trainings for health care providers on the new return-to-work evaluation guidelines. Join us: ▪️September 25 at 10 a.m. ▪️September 28 at 12 p.m. 🔗Learn more: bit.ly/4AkagZn

⭐DWC's Lone Star Safety Program is a chance for Texas employers to be recognized for outstanding safety and health programs—and to help raise the bar statewide. Learn more: bit.ly/DWC-LoneStar

💼DWC staff attended the governor's Small Business Summit in Brewster County today to educate employers on workers' compensation. Can't attend? You can always access our resources online: bit.ly/TexasDWC

Be ready when seconds matter.⏱️ Join us on September 24 for an AHA-certified CPR, AED, and first aid class—hands-on, low-cost, in English and Spanish. Learn more and register: bit.ly/DWC-CPR #WorkplaceSafety

❓Did you know: as a Texas employer, you must notify your employees about your workers' compensation coverage status? Learn more and download our pre-formatted notices: bit.ly/DWC-employer

DWC has set the state's average weekly wage and maximum and minimum weekly benefits, effective October 1, 2026. 🔗Learn more: bit.ly/DWC-SAWW

📚💻Happy #NationalOnlineLearningDay! Did you know DWC offers free CE credit online with CompCourses On Demand? Earn one hour of TDI self-study CE credit by watching a webinar and completing a short quiz — all on your schedule. Start learning today: bit.ly/CompCourses

Hurt on the job? DWC's "Your Guide to Workers' Comp" video series breaks down what to do, what to expect, and how benefits work — all in simple, short clips. ▶️Watch now: bit.ly/WorkersCompGuide

📆Mark you calendars! We're relaunching DWC's Brown Bag Series—informal lunchtime meetings with stakeholders about dispute resolution updates, Hearings operations, and ways to better serve the Texas workers’ comp system. Learn more: bit.ly/3Tv7nUT

DWC adopted changes to 28 TAC Section 137.10, concerning return-to-work guidelines. 🔗Learn more: bit.ly/4A9ssEK

👷Improve your workplace safety with DWC’s Safety Program Builder webinars. The first session—Hazard Communication Program Development—is on September 17 and covers SDSs, labeling, chemical inventories, and training. Learn more: bit.ly/4cjDSLY #WorkplaceSafety

DWC is introducing a scheduling initiative in the San Antonio Field Office to allow eligible continued cases to be reset more quickly when circumstances allow for it. 🔗Learn more: bit.ly/4A5lvVd