On Aug. 9, 2022, Governor Greg Abbott appointed Jeff Nelson as the Commissioner of Workers' Compensation at the Texas Department of Insurance, for a term set to expire on February 1, 2023. Jeff Nelson previously served as the Director of External Relations for the Division of Workers’ Compensation at TDI since October 2016. Read the press release on the governor's website.

ICT Executive Director Alberts Betts, Jr. said this of the appointment: "We've worked with Jeff on various issues while he's been at DWC and appreciated his professionalism and willingness to discuss issues. We look forward to working with him in his new role."