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TITLE 28 - INSURANCE
PART 2 - TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION
CHAPTER 132 - DEATH BENEFITS--DEATH AND BURIAL BENEFITS
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SECTION/RULE §132.1 - Calculation of Death Benefits
Chapter Review Date 02/04/2025

Death benefits shall be computed by multiplying the employee's average weekly wage by .75. The amount paid shall not exceed 100% of the state average weekly wage as determined by the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission and in effect on the date of injury. A claim for death benefits shall be filed as required by §122.100 of this title (relating to Claim for Death Benefits).

Source Note: The provisions of this §132.1 adopted to be effective January 1, 1991, 15 TexReg 7023.

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