Risk Management Roundup
This edition of Risk Management Roundup features new bus seatbelt regulations, the state's new unemployment wage-reporting system, and changes to your risk management dashboard on the Fund website.
Changes Coming to Texas Unemployment System Platform
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) will launch the new Texas Unemployment System (TxUS) in early 2026. This system will replace the current platform used by employers and programs like the Fund to manage their obligations for paying unemployment benefits under the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act. The Fund is working with TWC to ensure a smooth transition for Unemployment Compensation members. Here is what you need to know to prepare.
Your Reporting Tools Moved to the Fund Data Center
Links to the Online Reports and GASB applications were removed from your Member Dashboard on the Fund’s website on January 31. As part of our ongoing improvements, these applications have been replaced by the new TASB Risk Fund Data Center. All claim and GASB reports are available in the new application:
- Already using the Data Center? No action necessary.
- Not using the Data Center? Visit the resource hub to get started.
Navigating New Bus Seatbelt Regulations
Senate Bill 546 requires that all school buses operated by or contracted for use by a school district be equipped with three-point seat belts for every passenger, including the driver. Districts that claim budget limitation exceptions must submit a detailed report to the Texas Education Agency by May 29, 2026.
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