Workers' Comp in Texas
Everything you need to know about filing a workers' compensation claim in Texas (TX).
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DWC-041
Filing Deadline
365 days
Submit To
Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation
Filing Deadlines
Report to employer30 days
Report your injury to your employer within 30 days.
File claim365 days
File DWC-041 with the Texas Division of Workers' Compensation within 1 year.
Appeal denial90 days
Request a Benefit Review Conference within 90 days of the denial.
Required Forms
DWC-041— Employee's Claim for Compensation
Download ↗Key Rules in Texas
- Texas does NOT require private employers to carry workers' comp insurance. Check if your employer is covered.
- If your employer has no coverage, you may sue them directly in court.
- You have the right to choose your own doctor from the approved list.
- Anti-retaliation: your employer cannot fire you solely for filing a workers' comp claim.
Where to File
File DWC-041 directly with the Texas Division of Workers' Compensation (TDI-DWC). Also notify your employer in writing.
Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation (TDI-DWC) Official Website ↗