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Workers’ compensation complaints

Quejas de compensación para trabajadores en español

A COMPLAINT is the written allegation that a system participant has violated Title 5, Subtitle A, of the Texas Labor Code or Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) rules. Follow the steps below to file a workers’ compensation complaint.

If you need help filing a complaint, call 800-252-7031, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Central Time, Monday to Friday.

Steps to file a complaint

  1. All complaints must be in writing. You can either:
  • Download and print the complaint form (DWC Form-154).

    English – complaint form

    Spanish – complaint form

    or

  • Send us an email or letter.
  1. Gather any documents you think will support your complaint.

  2. Submit your complaint and your supporting documents to us one of the following ways:

    EmailDWCCOMPLAINTS@tdi.texas.gov

    Fax:  512-490-1030

    In person:  At a DWC field office

    Mail:

    Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation
    Compliance and Investigations, Mail Code CI
    PO Box 12050
    Austin, TX 78711

What we don't do

Resolve disputes

A DISPUTE is a disagreement between an insurance carrier and an injured employee about a decision made in a workers’ compensation claim.

Learn more about dispute resolution.

Resolve personnel issues

An INQUIRY is a concern about DWC staff. If you want to file an inquiry about a DWC staff member's behavior, you can do so with the Office of the Ombudsman.

Learn how to file an inquiry.

Investigate fraud

FRAUD happens when someone willfully makes a false statement or conceals information in order to get workers’ compensation benefits or prevent someone from getting benefits. 

Learn how to report suspected fraud.

Last updated: 5/11/2026