SORM Publishes New Texas Enterprise Risk Management Guidelines
In 2020, the State Office of Risk Management set out on a mission to replace the Risk Management for Texas State Agency (RMTSA) Guidelines with something new, informative, and easily […]
Wildfire Preparedness
With unseasonably warm temperatures and freeze-cured grasses, Texas often finds itself in a “year-round” wildfire season. Whether you’re in the Panhandle, the Hill Country, or the Piney Woods, understanding how […]
Winter Weather Toolkit
Winter weather storms have created massive liabilities for the State of Texas. Storms affect travel, critical infrastructure, health and safety, and more. It knows no boundaries. Between February 2021 and […]
Risk-Based Decision Making
By Helena La Fleur, Enterprise Risk Manager, Team Lead Introduction The landscape of governmental functions is changing. We are being forced to adapt to new technologies, practice diverse thinking beyond […]
The Employer’s Guide to Disability
By Miriam Wilson, Senior Claims AdjusterDisability or lost time from work is a crucial factor in any workers’ compensation claim for both the employer and the insurance carrier. Addressing disability […]
Sara Hays Named as Executive Director
The State Office of Risk Management Board of Directors is excited to announce Sara Hays as the newly appointed Executive Director. Ms. Hays joins the Office after many years of […]