(a) On and after October 1, 2006, the state average weekly wage is equal to 88 percent of the average weekly wage in covered employment computed by the Texas Workforce Commission under § 207.002(c).
(b) Expired.

(c) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), the commissioner by rule may increase the state average weekly wage to an amount not to exceed 100 percent of the average weekly wage in covered employment computed by the Texas Workforce Commission under § 207.002(c).