DWC Seeks Input on Military Forces Coverage Rules

The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation is seeking public comments on proposed regulations to implement a bill enacted this year regarding benefits for certain members of state military forces. Lawmakers during the 2023 session passed HB 90, which: Established an assistance payment for certain survivors of a member of the Texas military who died while on active duty. Added post-traumatic stress disorder as a covered injury under workers' compensation if the condition was caused by one or more events that occurred during a member's state active duty and if a preponderance...