Seasonal Worker Payroll Threshold Increases 3.9%

The Texas Division of Workers' Compensation announced that the gross annual payroll requirements for coverage of seasonal workers will increase 3.9% next year. Seasonal workers for agricultural companies with annual gross payrolls of at least $72,025 will be considered employees covered by the Texas Workers' Compensation Act. The threshold is up from $69,321 for 2024. Farms and ranches would have few defenses to lawsuits arising from workplace injuries if they don't have comp coverage for seasonal workers who are considered employes. Gross annual payroll for agricultural busines...