Executive Briefing 2026
Responsible alternatives.
Better outcomes for
injured workers.
ARAWC brings Texas employers and industry partners together around evidence-based injury benefit programs, public QCARE standards, research, advocacy, and peer exchange.
The workforce-risk model is changing.
Texas employers are improving injury benefit programs around better medical outcomes, employee advocacy, active engagement, stronger benefits, and lower costs.
ARAWC connects employers and industry partners around evidence, standards, and responsible program design.
Research, advocacy, standards, and connection.
Employer peer network
Member employers and industry partners sharing responsible program practices.
Research & evidence
Curated studies and market data on Texas Option outcomes.
Legislative advocacy
Active advocacy for the Texas Option, including HB 5545 tax parity.
QCARE standards
Ten published standards and a public registry for qualified programs.
Texas Option education
Public explainers, FAQs, and historical resources for employers and workers.
Public communications
Statements, media background, and recorded conversations about the Texas model.
The QCARE designation:
ten public standards.
A no-cost public designation for Texas injury benefit programs that meet ten published standards, on a public registry since 2020.
No-cost application · public employer registry · launched in 2020
Review QCARE standards →ARAWC convenes employers and industry partners.
Responsible injury benefit programs need evidence, standards, and accountable employer leadership.
ARAWC connects Texas employers and industry partners around better medical outcomes and benefits for injured workers.