State News : Texas

NWCDN is a network of law firms dedicated to protecting employers in workers’ compensation claims.


NWCDN Members regularly post articles and summary judgements in workers’ compensations law in your state.  


Select a state from the dropdown menu below to scroll through the state specific archives for updates and opinions on various workers’ compensation laws in your state.


Contact information for NWCDN members is also located on the state specific links in the event you have additional questions or your company is seeking a workers’ compensation lawyer in your state.


Texas

STONE LOUGHLIN & SWANSON, LLP

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At the DWC Quarterly Stakeholder Meeting held on January 21, 2026, the DWC reported on their 2025 accomplishments and their plans for 2026.
 
Online Tools
 
New online tools introduced by the DWC over the last year include: 

  • A nifty benefit estimator tool that even includes a calculator for estimating the average weekly wage when there are multiple employers: Benefits Estimator
  • An E-File online reporting tool for non-subscribers - Employer E-File - where employers can report workplace injuries, illnesses, and deaths. The too also allows non-subscribers to file, save, and manage annual notices online.  
  • A searchable database for all kinds of interesting claims data collected by DWC:


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