Texas Work Comp News
The latest news about workers compensation in Texas.
- A Texas appellate court ruled that a state trial court lacked jurisdiction over an out-of-state attorney who had represented a claimant in a Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act case…
- A Texas appellate court ruled that a worker who received benefits for his injuries from a fall could not proceed with a civil suit against his employer based on the…
- A Texas appellate court ruled that the family of a deceased worker needed to bring claims against his employer’s insurance carrier before the Division of Workers’ Compensation. Case: In re Zurich…
- A Texas appellate court upheld the dismissal of a worker’s claims against her employer as barred by exclusivity. Case: Dudley v. East Texas Educational Insurance Association, No. 12-25-00179-CV, 07/31/2026, published. Facts: Patricia…
- The Texas Division of Workers' Compensation is accepting comments on a proposal to update the version of the American Medical Association's Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment starting in…
- The Texas Division of Workers' Compensation is accepting feedback on the proposed Topical Analgesic Plan-Based Audit through Thursday. The audit will evaluate healthcare practitioners who prescribe topical analgesics to ensure the…
- The Texas Division of Workers' Compensation announced several updates regarding its organizational structure and leadership, including the launch of a new program area. Allen Craddock The division said its new AI…
- A Texas appellate court ruled that the Division of Workers’ Compensation may penalize a chiropractor for continuing to bill for services provided after his license expired. Case: Vanderwerff v. Texas Department of…
- A Texas appellate court upheld the dismissal of a self-represented worker’s claims against his former employer due to governmental immunity. Case: Everett v. Cleveland Independent School District, No. 09-25-00142-CV, 07/23/2026, published. Facts:…
- Workers' compensation is the exclusive remedy for the negligence claims of a worker who was fired after getting into a fight with a supervisor over personal protective equipment, a Texas…
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