Texas Notice of Potential Entitlement to Workers' Compensation Death Benefits is a legal form that is sent to the surviving family or beneficiary of an employee who has died as a result of a work-related injury or illness. It is issued by the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC). The notice informs the recipient of the employee's potential entitlement to death benefits under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act. The Texas Notice of Potential Entitlement to Workers' Compensation Death Benefits includes the deceased employee's name, Social Security number, date of death, and a brief description of the accident that caused the death. It also contains information about the deceased employee's potential entitlement to death benefits, including the amount of death benefits available, the type of benefits, and the eligibility requirements. The notice also provides contact information for the DWC and instructions on how to apply for death benefits. There are two types of Texas Notice of Potential Entitlement to Workers' Compensation Death Benefits: a Form DWC-7 and a Form DWC-8. Form DWC-7 is issued when the deceased employee has not filed a claim for death benefits, while Form DWC-8 is issued when the deceased employee has already filed a claim for death benefits.