Sec. 408.047. STATE AVERAGE WEEKLY WAGE. (a) On and after October 1, 2006, the state average weekly wage is equal to 88 percent of the average weekly wage in covered employment computed by the Texas Workforce Commission under Section 207.002(c).
(b) Expired.
(c) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), the commissioner by rule may increase the state average weekly wage to an amount not to exceed 100 percent of the average weekly wage in covered employment computed by the Texas Workforce Commission under Section 207.002(c).
Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 963, Sec. 6, eff. June 20, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.100, eff. September 1, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Workers' Compensation
Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act
Chapter 408 - Workers' Compensation Benefits
Subchapter C. Computation of Average Weekly Wage
Section 408.041. Average Weekly Wage
Section 408.042. Average Weekly Wage for Part-Time Employee or Employee With Multiple Employment
Section 408.043. Average Weekly Wage for Seasonal Employee
Section 408.044. Average Weekly Wage for Minor, Apprentice, Trainee, or Student
Section 408.0446. Average Weekly Wage; School District Employee
Section 408.045. Nonpecuniary Wages