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TITLE 28INSURANCE
PART 2TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION
CHAPTER 132DEATH BENEFITS--DEATH AND BURIAL BENEFITS
RULE §132.1Calculation of Death Benefits

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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