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Members, during recent Loss Control visits, we have identified a practice that we want to discuss. The practice consists of “automotive (car)” batteries being used…

If you haven’t checked your boiler lately, it might be time. The Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) requires each boiler to be inspected…

If you haven’t checked your boiler lately, now is a good time to do so. The Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) requires that…

Texas Political Subdivisions Joint Self-Insurance Fund (TPS) is seeking qualified individuals and/or companies (respondents) to conduct a compensation study to update/refresh our existing pay plan. …

Microsoft has issued a software update to address a global remote code execution vulnerability affecting the Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT) in Windows 7, 10,…

As many of you know, TPS offers cyber liability coverage (through Chubb) in conjunction with our general liability coverage. Chubb offers several risk management tools…

According to many industry experts, world cybercrime losses for 2021 will cost a staggering $6 trillion. Texas is no exception; our schools and municipalities were…

Don’t miss out on the opportunity for FREE MONEY, which is available through our 2026 Safety Grant Program. As in years past, we have always…

Don’t miss out on the opportunity for FREE MONEY, which is available through our 2025 Safety Grant Program. As in years past, we have always…

Texas Political Subdivisions (TPS) employees are constantly evaluating ways to help reduce claims. We have noticed a trend of vehicular accidents between buses and private…

Safety and security at our school campuses is a major discussion among administrators, lawmakers, and the public. While there is no single solution to the…

TPS is committed to helping current Fund members receive the tools/equipment/training necessary to implement safe work practices and develop a solid loss prevention program. This…

As summer approaches, for those members involved in school operations, there will be an emphasis on completing special projects during the break. Many of these…

Did you know you can significantly reduce the risk of costly losses by offering your staff tailored, easy-to-access training opportunities? TPS is happy to report…

Effective April 1, 2024, our pharmacy program services for workers’ compensation prescriptions will be provided by MyMatrixx. The current pharmacy program with Mitchell Script Advisors…

At Texas Political Subdivisions JSIF, we are always interested in how our members reduce their potential losses. As you know, catalytic converter thefts are rampant…