HB 27 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to protection of employers from liability and certain other penalties in connection with the provision of employee benefits.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--General
HB 121 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to the regulation by a municipality or county of certain employment benefits and policies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--General
HB 138 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to an employee's right to privacy of personal health information; providing a civil penalty.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 256 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity; providing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Housing--General | Labor--General | Purchasing--State | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 283 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the eligibility of certain criminal defendants for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 307 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to requiring certain employers to provide paid sick leave to employees; providing administrative penalties.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--General | SICK LEAVE | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 425 88-0 (2023)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the prohibition of certain employment discrimination regarding an employee who is a volunteer emergency responder.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| DISCRIMINATION | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Labor--General
HB 494 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to employment leave for certain family or medical obligations.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Labor--General | Labor--Wages | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 514 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Pay Equity Task Force.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--General | Interim Studies | Labor--General | Labor--Wages | PAY EQUITY TASK FORCE, TEXAS | State Employees
HB 528 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to the right of an employee to time off from work if the employee or the employee's child is a victim of family violence or a violent felony offense.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Family--Family Violence | Labor--General | Labor--Health & Safety | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 545 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the payment of gratuities to tipped employees; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Wages
HB 567 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bowers, Rhetta | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to discrimination on the basis of hair texture or protective hairstyle associated with race.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Housing--General | Labor--General
HB 602 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to requiring political subdivisions of this state to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions
HB 722 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of reproductive decisions and certain employment agreements limiting reproductive decisions.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| DISCRIMINATION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Labor--General | Women | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 818 88-0 (2023)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the places a public employer may provide for employees to express breast milk.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | State Employees | Women
HB 850 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Housing--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Purchasing--State | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 865 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the application for funding for certain workforce development programs.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 893 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to requiring certain employers to provide paid sick leave to employees; providing administrative and civil penalties.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| Labor--General | SICK LEAVE | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 915 88-0 (2023)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to a requirement that employers post notice of certain information regarding reporting instances of workplace violence or suspicious activity.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/23
| Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1012 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination; authorizing civil penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Labor--General | Military & Veterans | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1032 88-0 (2023)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COVID-19 | Education--General | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Labor--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1054 88-0 (2023)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the classification of certain construction workers and the eligibility of those workers for unemployment benefits; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | Labor--Unemployment | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1084 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hull, Lacey
Relating to a study by the Legislative Budget Board on the cost of providing paid family leave to state employees.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE | Interim Studies | Labor--General | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Employees
HB 1215 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, David | et. al.
Relating to consideration of criminal history of applicants for public employment.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1467 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to drug testing and prescription drug policies and certain legal protections for employees and independent contractors of state agencies and political subdivisions and for other persons regarding the medical use of low-THC cannabis and hemp.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Drugs | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | HEMP | Labor--General | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1580 88-0 (2023)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to paid leave by certain state employees for the birth or adoption of a child.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| ADOPTION | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE | Family--Parent & Child | Labor--General | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | State Employees
HB 1615 88-0 (2023)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to strategies to increase the availability of child-care and prekindergarten programs.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/23
| Day Care | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Labor--General | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1806 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Labor--General | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1914 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to compensatory time accrued by an employee of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| COMPENSATORY TIME | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--General | State Employees
HB 2115 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Lulu
Relating to damages in certain claims involving sexual assault or sexual harassment.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--General | Labor--Wages | SEXUAL ASSAULT | SEXUAL HARASSMENT
HB 2298 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to family and medical leave.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Labor--General | State Finances--Management & Control | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2459 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the administration of violations and administrative penalties of the employment of children.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/23
| CHILD LABOR | Labor--General | Minors--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2539 88-0 (2023)
Author: Noble, Candy
Relating to the compensability of injuries sustained at a location other than an employer's worksite, including at an employee's home, under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Electronic Information Systems | Labor--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Safety
HB 2545 88-0 (2023)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to an individual's genetic data, including the use of that data by certain genetic testing companies for commercial purposes and the individual's property right in DNA; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| Business & Commerce--General | DNA | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | INFORMED CONSENT | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--General
HB 2604 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a paid parental leave program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission; imposing an employer contribution.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE | Labor--General | Labor--Wages | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2609 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to access to criminal history record information by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Reported favorably as substituted
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 2813 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to a restriction on a company's facilitation of an employee's travel to obtain an abortion outside of this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | Business & Commerce--General | Labor--General | TRAVEL
HB 3030 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to required verification of the employment history of certain job applicants.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | EMPLOYEE RECORDS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
HB 3081 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to the deregulation of certain activities and occupations.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS | ELECTRICIANS & ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3199 88-0 (2023)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to requiring certain information before being employed by a child-care facility.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Day Care | Family--Child Protection | Labor--General | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3203 88-0 (2023)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to the sunset review of local workforce development boards in this state.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Recommended Reviews | Sunset--Review Procedures
HB 3246 88-0 (2023)
Author: Manuel, Christian | et. al.
Relating to inquiries about and the consideration of criminal history record information regarding applicants for employment.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
| Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General
HB 3268 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to repealing certain restrictions and prohibitions regarding labor unions.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| LABOR UNIONS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
HB 3411 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to restrictions on covenants not to compete for physicians and certain other health care practitioners.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Business & Commerce--General | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Health Care Providers | Labor--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS
HB 3430 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate claims for unpaid wages.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--General | Labor--General | Labor--Wages | Political Subdivisions
HB 3463 88-0 (2023)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to paid leave by certain state employees for the birth or adoption of a child.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ADOPTION | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE | Family--Parent & Child | Labor--General | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | State Employees
HB 3483 88-0 (2023)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the creation, distribution, and posting of a veterans benefits and services poster in the workplace.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| Labor--General | Military & Veterans | SIGNS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3682 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tepper, Carl | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition against affirmative action in governmental employment and in higher education admissions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Labor--General | PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3771 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the employer child-care contribution partnership program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Day Care | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--General | Protection of Personal Information | State Finances--Management & Control | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3799 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny | et. al.
Relating to unpaid leave for certain employees who experience a miscarriage.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Labor--General | Women
HB 3846 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to requiring state contractors, political subdivisions of this state, and private employers to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Electronic Information Systems | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Labor--General | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3872 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to hiring and employment requirements for persons in direct contact with children at certain facilities.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| CHILD ABUSE | City Government--General | County Government--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Labor--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety | Minors--Juvenile Justice | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 3924 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to state agency employment openings and aptitude assessments.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| AUDITOR, STATE | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Electronic Information Systems | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4114 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to unlawful employment practices with respect to the exercise of the right of free speech, right to petition, and right of association.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| DISCRIMINATION | Labor--General | Religion
HB 4153 88-0 (2023)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to strategies to increase the availability of child-care and prekindergarten programs.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| Day Care | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Labor--General | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4236 88-0 (2023)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an interagency child protection database.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Electronic Information Systems | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Labor--General | Minors--Health & Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4309 88-0 (2023)
Author: Neave Criado, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting certain nondisclosure or confidentiality provisions in employment agreements.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Labor--General | SEXUAL ASSAULT | SEXUAL HARASSMENT
HB 4394 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bryant, John
Relating to increasing warehouse worker protections.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| Corporations & Associations | Labor--General | Labor--Health & Safety | PUBLIC NOTICE | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4395 88-0 (2023)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to a restriction on an employee's responsibility for certain training and education expenditures required by an employer.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Wages | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 4482 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to a franchise tax credit for a taxable entity that employs certain former offenders.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Labor--General | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Taxation--Franchise
HB 5119 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales, Christina
Relating to the provision of employment assistance services to individuals of all gender identities and sexual orientations.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
HB 5140 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition against the consideration of race or ethnicity as a factor in governmental employment or contracting, in other governmental functions, and in higher education admissions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | City Government--Employees/Officers | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Governor | Labor--General | PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | Purchasing--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 5198 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the entitlement of spouses of certain veterans with disabilities to a veteran's employment preference.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | State Employees
HB 5208 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Commission on Immigration and Migration and a migrant worker visa pilot project.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Governor | IMMIGRATION & MIGRATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | IMMIGRATION LAW | Labor--General | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEXICO | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS COMMISSION ON IMMIGRATION & MIGRATION ACT | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 5263 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain taxable entities that provide certain employees with job-related skills training.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Taxation--General
HJR 183 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the real and personal property owned and exclusively used by a labor organization for the organization's operations.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Labor--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 110 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination; authorizing civil penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Labor--General | Military & Veterans | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 132 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the deadline for hiring or rejecting applicants for state job vacancies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Labor--General | State Employees
SB 204 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of reproductive decisions and certain employment agreements limiting reproductive decisions.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| DISCRIMINATION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Labor--General | Women | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 222 88-0 (2023)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to paid leave by certain state employees for the birth or adoption of a child.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| ADOPTION | FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE | Family--Parent & Child | Labor--General | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 274 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Housing--General | Insurance--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Purchasing--State | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 302 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to employer civil liability for a vaccine requirement imposed on the employer's employees.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Labor--General
SB 304 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibited immunization status discrimination and vaccine mandates; authorizing administrative penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Day Care | Education--Higher--General | Education--School Districts | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--General | LONG-TERM CARE | Nursing Homes | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 308 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines; authorizing administrative penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Education--Higher--General | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--General | LONG-TERM CARE | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 356 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for a taxable entity that participates in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Labor--General | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
SB 563 88-0 (2023)
Author: Sparks, Kevin
Relating to the regulation by a municipality or county of certain employment benefits and policies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--General
SB 799 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to benefits for certain first responders and other employees related to illness and injury.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Labor--General | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation | SICK LEAVE
SB 966 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to paid leave by certain state employees for the birth or adoption of a child.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE | Family--Parent & Child | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 1026 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to prohibited COVID-19 vaccine mandates and vaccination status discrimination.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--General | COVID-19 | DISCRIMINATION | Education--General | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions
SB 1079 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a paid parental leave program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission; imposing an employer contribution.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Co-author authorized
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE | Labor--General | Labor--Wages | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1112 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to access to criminal history record information by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
SB 1356 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to discrimination on the basis of hair texture or protective hairstyle associated with race.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Housing--General | Labor--General
SB 1383 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the eligibility of certain criminal defendants for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 1469 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, PaulSponsor: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to requiring certain information before being employed by a child-care facility.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Day Care | Family--Child Protection | Labor--General | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1534 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to restrictions on covenants not to compete for physicians and certain other health care practitioners.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| Business & Commerce--General | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Health Care Providers | Labor--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS
SB 1543 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the creation of a workplace violence hotline and a requirement that employers post notice regarding the hotline.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1544 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the use of an individual's genetic data by certain genetic testing companies for commercial purposes; authorizing a civil penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| DNA | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | INFORMED CONSENT | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--General
SB 1566 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the use of certain personal leave by school district teachers.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE | Labor--General | Women
SB 1621 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to requiring state contractors, political subdivisions of this state, and private employers to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Electronic Information Systems | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Labor--General | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1693 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the creation, distribution, and posting of a veterans benefits and services poster in the workplace.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| Labor--General | Military & Veterans | SIGNS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1748 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to a franchise tax credit for a taxable entity that employs certain former offenders.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Labor--General | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1799 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to a restriction on an employment contract entered into by the governing board of a junior college district.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Junior College Districts | Labor--General
SB 1849 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to an interagency reportable conduct search engine, standards for a person's removal from the employee misconduct registry and eligibility for certification as certain Texas Juvenile Justice Department officers and employees, and the use of certain information by certain state agencies to conduct background checks.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Electronic Information Systems | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERAGENCY COORDINATION ON REPORTABLE CONDUCT, OFFICE OF | JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD, TEXAS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Labor--General | Minors--Health & Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 2066 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to state agency employment openings and aptitude assessments.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Electronic Information Systems | Labor--General | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2253 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to addressing abusive conduct in the workplace; creating a private right of action.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Safety
HB 7 88-3 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting a private employer from adopting or enforcing certain COVID-19 vaccine mandates; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COVID-19 | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 97 88-3 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to water breaks for employees of certain contractors with a governmental entity; providing an administrative penalty.
Filed
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 123 88-3 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to an employee's right to privacy of personal health information; providing a civil penalty.
Filed
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 150 88-3 (2023)
Author: Tepper, Carl
Relating to a prohibition against affirmative action in governmental employment and in higher education admissions.
Filed
| City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 7 88-3 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting a private employer from adopting or enforcing certain COVID-19 vaccine mandates; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | PHYSICIANS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 41 88-3 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines; authorizing administrative penalties.
Filed
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | DISCRIMINATION | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--General | LONG-TERM CARE | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 81 88-3 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to certain laws that regulate aspects of illegal immigration in this state, including laws pertaining to the DNA records of certain persons subject to an immigration detainer request, the recognition of certain out-of-state driver's licenses, inviting certain federal agencies to participate on the homeland security council, the reporting of certain uncompensated hospital care costs, and certain requirements for participation in the E-verify program; increasing a criminal penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | DNA | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 52 88-4 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to an employee's right to privacy of personal health information; providing a civil penalty.
Filed
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 21 87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the statute of limitations applicable to a sexual harassment complaint filed with the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
| Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | SEXUAL HARASSMENT | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 33 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to measures to facilitate the award of postsecondary course credit leading to workforce credentialing based on military experience, education, and training and to prepare veterans for employment in certain industries.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Education--General | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--General | Military & Veterans | TECHNICAL EDUCATION | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 38 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to discrimination on the basis of hair texture or protective hairstyle associated with race.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| DISCRIMINATION | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Labor--General
HB 45 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the eligibility of certain criminal defendants for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 48 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition against sexual harassment in the workplace.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Companion considered in lieu of
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | SEXUAL HARASSMENT
HB 87 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to requiring certain employers to provide paid sick leave to employees; providing administrative and civil penalties.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--General | SICK LEAVE | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 188 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Housing--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Purchasing--State | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 247 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to employment leave for certain family or medical obligations.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE | Labor--General | Labor--Wages | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 318 87-0 (2021)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of certain employment discrimination regarding an employee who is a volunteer emergency responder.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| DISCRIMINATION | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Labor--General
HB 391 87-0 (2021)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to authority for certain state employees to work flexible hours and to work from home or other authorized alternative work sites.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 392 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bowers, Rhetta | et. al.
Relating to discrimination on the basis of hair texture or protective hairstyle associated with race.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Housing--General | Labor--General
HB 401 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the requirement that certain employers provide advance notice of employee work schedules.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
HB 455 87-0 (2021)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to inquiries about and the consideration of criminal history record information regarding applicants for employment.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
| Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General
HB 499 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Pay Equity Task Force.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--General | Labor--General | Labor--Wages | PAY EQUITY TASK FORCE, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Employees
HB 540 87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared
Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to require a labor peace agreement as a condition of engaging in a commercial transaction with the municipality or county.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Labor--General | Purchasing--Local
HB 698 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to a prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of reproductive decisions and certain employment agreements limiting reproductive decisions.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| DISCRIMINATION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Labor--General | Women
HB 820 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to requiring certain business entities to audit the business's supply chain and on-site services for the use of forced labor; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUDITS & AUDITORS | Business & Commerce--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Labor--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1150 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to the criminal offense of unlawfully prohibiting an employee from voting.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Early Voting | Labor--General
HB 1152 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to the criminal offense of unlawfully prohibiting an employee from voting.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Early Voting | Labor--General
HB 1292 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Pay Equity Task Force.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--General | Labor--General | Labor--Wages | PAY EQUITY TASK FORCE, TEXAS
HB 1298 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to requiring certain employers to provide paid sick leave to employees; providing administrative penalties.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| Labor--General | SICK LEAVE | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1327 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the enforceability of covenants not to compete against certain discharged employees.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Business & Commerce--General | Labor--General
HB 1330 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the consideration by employers of the consumer credit reports of employees and applicants for employment.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| CREDIT REPORTS | Labor--General
HB 1336 87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to requiring state contractors and political subdivisions of this state to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General
HB 1602 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to information regarding career and employment skills development required to be included with a written statement of an individualized education program developed for certain public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | Labor--General
HB 1634 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of call centers; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 1660 87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to requiring state contractors and political subdivisions of this state to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General
HB 1687 87-0 (2021)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to unlawful employment practices with respect to the COVID-19 vaccine.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| COVID-19 | DISCRIMINATION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
HB 1791 87-0 (2021)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for job-training programs provided under the self-sufficiency fund.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Laid on the table subject to call
| Human Services--General | Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1884 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.
Relating to the award of grants by the Texas Workforce Commission to facilitate the participation of certain veterans and military personnel in apprenticeship training programs.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1923 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to a study and report by a public institution of higher education on local and state supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and ERCOT power outages.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Energy--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--General | Utilities--Electric
HB 1980 87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting certain nondisclosure or confidentiality provisions in employment agreements.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Placed on General State Calendar
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Labor--General | SEXUAL ASSAULT | SEXUAL HARASSMENT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2307 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the award of grants by the Texas Workforce Commission to facilitate the participation of certain veterans and military personnel in apprenticeship training programs.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2466 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the application for funding for certain workforce development programs.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2524 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Housing--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Purchasing--State | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2542 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni | et. al.
Relating to considering criminal history in employment decisions; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2823 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to requiring state contractors and political subdivisions of this state to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify, and authorizing the suspension of certain licenses held by private employers for the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in this state; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2869 87-0 (2021)
Author: Longoria, Oscar | et. al.
Relating to binding interest arbitration for fire fighters in certain political subdivisions.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--General | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Political Subdivisions
HB 3050 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to unemployment compensation chargebacks regarding certain persons employed as seasonal employees.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Labor--General | Labor--Unemployment
HB 3124 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to carrying a handgun on the premises of a public employer.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Weapons
HB 3149 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to drug testing and prescription drug policies and certain legal protections for employees and independent contractors of state agencies and political subdivisions and for other persons regarding the medical use of low-THC cannabis and hemp.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Crimes--Drugs | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | Labor--General | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 3510 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to work from remote locations by certain employees of certain entities licensed by the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | Financial--General | Labor--General | TELECOMMUTING
HB 3656 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the classification of certain construction workers and the eligibility of those workers for unemployment benefits; providing penalties.
House: Business & Industry
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | Labor--Unemployment | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3657 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to measures designed to encourage and enable certain persons with disabilities and their families to maintain employment in this state.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Labor--General
HB 3796 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny
Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Labor--General | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3860 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination; authorizing civil penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Labor--General | Military & Veterans | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4100 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to family and medical leave.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE | Family--General | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4182 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the employment status of certain remote service workers.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Labor--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | REMOTE SERVICE MARKETPLACE PLATFORMS ACT
HB 4195 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ellzey, Jake
Relating to unlawful employment practices with respect to the exercise of the right of free speech, right to petition, and right of association.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| DISCRIMINATION | Labor--General
HB 4272 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to requirements for and prohibited uses of information contained in the immunization registry.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| COVID-19 | Electronic Information Systems | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | IMMUNIZATIONS | INFORMED CONSENT | INTERNET | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4388 87-0 (2021)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to reemployment protections for certain members of the military.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--General | Military & Veterans
HB 4473 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the places a public employer may provide for employees to express breast milk.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Women
SB 14 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the regulation by a municipality or county of certain employment benefits and policies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--General
SB 45 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition against sexual harassment in the workplace.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | SEXUAL HARASSMENT
SB 77 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to discrimination on the basis of hair texture or protective hairstyle associated with race.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| DISCRIMINATION | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Labor--General
SB 209 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the prohibition of certain required nondisclosure and arbitration agreements.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Labor--General | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | SEXUAL ASSAULT | SEXUAL HARASSMENT
SB 233 87-0 (2021)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Housing--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Purchasing--State | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 240 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to authority for certain state employees to work flexible hours and to work from home or other authorized alternative work sites.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 337 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.Sponsor: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the award of grants by the Texas Workforce Commission to facilitate the participation of certain veterans and military personnel in apprenticeship training programs.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 453 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a study and report by the comptroller on local and state supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COVID-19 | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Labor--General
SB 578 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to a prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of reproductive decisions and certain employment agreements limiting reproductive decisions.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| DISCRIMINATION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Labor--General | Women
SB 695 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the service of a notice of assessment by the Texas Workforce Commission under the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--General | Labor--Unemployment | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 766 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to sexually oriented businesses, including a requirement to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify, and restricting the age of persons employed by or allowed on the premises; creating criminal offenses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
SB 770 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for job-training programs provided under the self-sufficiency fund.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
| Human Services--General | Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1305 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a requirement that the Texas Workforce Commission notify certain employers regarding the shared work unemployment compensation program.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Labor--General | Labor--Unemployment | PUBLIC NOTICE | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1309 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Labor--General | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1540 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination; authorizing civil penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Labor--General | Military & Veterans | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1632 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the eligibility of certain criminal defendants for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 1660 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to payroll deductions for state and local government employee organizations.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--School Districts | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | LABOR UNIONS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Law Enforcement | State Employees
SB 1669 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibited discrimination regarding vaccination status and mandates for receiving or participating in the administration of vaccines; authorizing administrative penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Day Care | DISCRIMINATION | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Hospitals | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | LONG-TERM CARE | Protection of Personal Information | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1792 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to a leave pool for school district employees.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--General
SB 1835 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the statute of limitations applicable to a complaint filed with the Texas Workforce Commission regarding an unlawful employment practice.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Labor--General | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1864 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the eligibility of certain telecommunicators for workers' compensation and other benefits.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Labor--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | TELECOMMUNICATORS
SB 1928 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to requiring state contractors and political subdivisions of this state to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify, and authorizing the suspension of certain licenses held by private employers for the knowing employment of unauthorized aliens; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Aliens | City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--General | Labor--General | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1978 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the criminal offense of unlawfully prohibiting an employee from voting.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Early Voting | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
SB 2045 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to unlawful employment practices regarding discrimination in payment of compensation.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| DISCRIMINATION | Labor--General | Labor--Wages
SB 2245 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to unlawful employment practices with respect to the COVID-19 vaccine.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| COVID-19 | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
HB 113 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to requiring certain employers to provide paid sick leave to employees; providing administrative penalties.
Filed
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--General | Labor--Health & Safety | SICK LEAVE | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 183 87-1 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the establishment of the task force on asylum-seeking migrants.
Filed
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Family--Child Protection | Health--General | Human Services--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Labor--General | TASK FORCE ON ASYLUM-SEEKING MIGRANTS
HB 221 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to requiring certain employers to provide paid sick leave to employees; providing administrative and civil penalties.
Filed
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 266 87-1 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Pay Equity Task Force.
Filed
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--General | Labor--General | Labor--Wages | PAY EQUITY TASK FORCE, TEXAS
HB 293 87-1 (2021)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines.
Filed
| COVID-19 | DISCRIMINATION | Education--General | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 47 87-1 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to the criminal offense of unlawfully prohibiting an employee from voting.
Filed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Early Voting | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
SB 64 87-1 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to protecting the bodily autonomy of individuals with respect to exemptions from required immunizations or vaccinations in the workplace.
Filed
| DISCRIMINATION | Health--General | IMMUNIZATIONS | Labor--General | Labor--Health & Safety
SB 65 87-1 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to protecting the medical freedom and bodily autonomy of employees with respect to immunization or vaccination status.
Filed
| DISCRIMINATION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Labor--General
SB 77 87-1 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines.
Filed
| COVID-19 | DISCRIMINATION | Education--General | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 10 87-2 (2021)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the regulation by a municipality or county of certain employment benefits and policies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--General
HB 24 87-2 (2021)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines.
Filed
| COVID-19 | DISCRIMINATION | Education--General | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 39 87-2 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to protecting the medical freedom and bodily autonomy of employees with respect to immunization or vaccination status.
Filed
| COVID-19 | DISCRIMINATION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Labor--General | Labor--Health & Safety
HB 64 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to requiring certain employers to provide paid sick leave to employees; providing administrative and civil penalties.
Filed
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 82 87-2 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to excused absences from public school for certain students to visit a professional's workplace for a career investigation day.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--School Districts | Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 243 87-2 (2021)
Author: Cason, Jeff
Relating to workers' compensation benefits for injuries caused by employer-required COVID-19 vaccines and payment of those benefits.
Filed
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Labor--General | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKERS COMPENSATION, COMMISSIONER OF
SB 14 87-2 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the regulation by a municipality or county of certain employment benefits and policies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Returned to committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--General
SB 24 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for certain vaccination policies.
Co-author authorized
| COVID-19 | DISCRIMINATION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Labor--General | Labor--Health & Safety
SB 49 87-2 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to the criminal offense of unlawfully prohibiting an employee from voting.
Filed
| Elections--Early Voting | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
SB 96 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to workers' compensation benefits for injuries caused by employer-required COVID-19 vaccines and payment of those benefits.
Filed
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Labor--General | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKERS COMPENSATION, COMMISSIONER OF
HB 18 87-3 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to protecting the medical freedom and bodily autonomy of employees with respect to immunization or vaccination status.
Filed
| COVID-19 | DISCRIMINATION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Labor--General | Labor--Health & Safety
HB 33 87-3 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on certain companies and hospitals from requiring employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccination; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | IMMUNIZATIONS | Labor--General
HB 47 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to requiring certain employers to provide paid sick leave to employees; providing administrative and civil penalties.
Filed
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--General | SICK LEAVE | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 109 87-3 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to exemptions from certain vaccination requirements.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COVID-19 | DISCRIMINATION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Labor--General
HB 125 87-3 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions on compliance with and enforcement of federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates; creating criminal offenses.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Higher--General | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Labor--General | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 137 87-3 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on certain companies that receive governmental contracts or financial benefits from requiring employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccination; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COVID-19 | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 164 87-3 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines.
Filed
| COVID-19 | DISCRIMINATION | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 106 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to employer retaliation against employees who seek recovery of unpaid wages and procedures in wage claim hearings conducted by the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Courts--District | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Wages | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 144 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the consideration by employers of the consumer credit reports of employees and applicants for employment.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| CREDIT REPORTS | Labor--General
HB 222 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting a municipality from requiring an employer to provide paid sick leave.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--General | Labor--General | SICK LEAVE
HB 244 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Housing--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Purchasing--State | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 254 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Housing--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Purchasing--State | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 285 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to work requirements and employment and training services for certain persons receiving benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Considered in Calendars
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 393 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to certain unlawful employment practices regarding compensation.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| DISCRIMINATION | Labor--General | Labor--Wages | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 441 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to requiring the Texas Workforce Commission to pay the cost of taking a high school equivalency examination for certain individuals.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| ADULT EDUCATION | GED & HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY EXAMINATIONS | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 495 86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the consideration of criminal history record information regarding applicants for employment.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General
HB 618 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of certain required nondisclosure and arbitration agreements.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Labor--General | SEXUAL ASSAULT | SEXUAL HARASSMENT
HB 619 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to damages in certain claims involving sexual assault or sexual harassment.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | Labor--General | Labor--Wages | SEXUAL ASSAULT | SEXUAL HARASSMENT
HB 640 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the requirement that certain employers provide advance notice of employee work schedules.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
HB 701 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of call centers; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 713 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the employment of certain persons with disabilities.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--General | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 742 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to railroad crew size requirements; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Labor--General | Transportation--Railroads
HB 761 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Pay Equity Task Force.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--General | Labor--General | Labor--Wages | PAY EQUITY TASK FORCE, TEXAS | State Employees
HB 850 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Labor--General | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 985 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the effect of certain agreements with a collective bargaining organization on certain state-funded public work contracts.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Labor--General | Purchasing--State
HB 1049 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination based on an individual's status as a survivor of family violence or sexual assault.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | DISCRIMINATION | Family--Family Violence | Labor--General | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 1061 86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to mandatory arbitration as a condition of employment.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
HB 1074 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the prohibition against age discrimination in certain employment training programs.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/19
| Aging | DISCRIMINATION | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 1349 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the reemployment of a Civil Air Patrol member after training or duty with the Civil Air Patrol.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Labor--General
HB 1478 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to a prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of reproductive decisions and certain employment agreements limiting reproductive decisions.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| DISCRIMINATION | Family--Marriage Relationship | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Labor--General | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1527 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to an employee's liability for sexual harassment.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Labor--General | SEXUAL HARASSMENT
HB 1529 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to the statute of limitations applicable to a sexual harassment complaint filed with the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Considered in Calendars
| Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | SEXUAL HARASSMENT | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1559 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to employment leave for certain family or medical obligations; imposing an assessment.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE | Labor--General | Labor--Wages | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1575 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to sexual harassment prevention training and information for employees.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | SEXUAL HARASSMENT | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1583 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a government shutdown housing relief loan program; authorizing fees.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--Finance | Labor--General | LOANS
HB 1654 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the regulation by a municipality or county of certain employment benefits and policies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--General
HB 1822 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to the definition of "employer" for purposes of a sexual harassment claim.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | SEXUAL HARASSMENT
HB 1855 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bowers, Rhetta | et. al.
Relating to restrictions on hours of employment for children; creating criminal offenses.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Labor--General | Minors--General
HB 1974 86-0 (2019)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to consolidation of annual reporting requirements of the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2045 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al.
Relating to early voting by certain persons who have an employment hardship.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Early Voting | Labor--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2158 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to the availability of peer support services in facilities operated by or under contract with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS BOARD OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--General
HB 2240 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the payment of wages by an employer through a payroll card account.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/19
| Labor--General | Labor--Wages
HB 2278 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the statute of limitations applicable to a sexual harassment complaint filed with the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | SEXUAL HARASSMENT | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2279 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition against sexual harassment in the workplace.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Labor--General | SEXUAL HARASSMENT
HB 2348 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of certain employment discrimination regarding an employee who is a volunteer emergency responder.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor
| DISCRIMINATION | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Labor--General
HB 2501 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bowers, Rhetta
Relating to the ability of a nonexempt employee to participate in certain academic, extracurricular, and developmental activities of the employee's child.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2588 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Relating to the award of grants by the Texas Workforce Commission to facilitate the participation of certain veterans and military personnel in apprenticeship training programs.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2692 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Housing--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Purchasing--State | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2976 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to authority of the Travis County Healthcare District to appoint, contract for, or employ physicians.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Labor--General | PHYSICIANS | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT
HB 3349 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to certain drug tests administered to employees and independent contractors of state agencies and political subdivisions.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Drugs | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | Labor--General | MARIHUANA | State Employees
HB 3410 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to requiring certain employers to provide paid sick leave to employees; providing administrative and civil penalties.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Family--Family Violence | Labor--General | SICK LEAVE | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3449 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to employment protections for jury service.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--Juries | Labor--General
HB 3574 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to employment policies for certain health care providers in medical and dental units.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Labor--General | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
HB 3728 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to requiring certain employers to provide paid sick leave to employees; providing administrative penalties.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Labor--General | SICK LEAVE | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3847 86-0 (2019)
Author: Calanni, Gina
Relating to requiring reasonable workplace accommodations for and prohibiting discrimination against employees or applicants for employment with limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| DISCRIMINATION | Labor--General | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4047 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.
Relating to measures to facilitate the award of postsecondary course credit leading to workforce credentialing based on military experience, education, and training.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--General | Military & Veterans | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4284 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the requirement that the Texas Workforce Commission provide certain employment information for secondary school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--General | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4339 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the authority of certain counties to use an alternate work period for county peace officers.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 4392 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to health benefit coverage for chemical dependency.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--General
HB 4417 86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the hours of work of county employees.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--General
HB 4478 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to prohibited provisions in a settlement agreement between a government agency and employee regarding a claim or complaint involving sexual assault or certain unlawful conduct based on sex.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | Labor--General | SEXUAL ASSAULT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4511 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the eligibility of certain criminal defendants for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | Labor--General | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 4563 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to a requirement that certain employers maintain records of complaints alleging sexual harassment.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | SEXUAL HARASSMENT | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 15 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition against certain local regulation of private employers.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--General
SB 46 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition against sexual harassment in the workplace.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Labor--General | SEXUAL HARASSMENT
SB 91 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to certain unlawful employment practices relating to the reporting of criminal offenses.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Labor--General
SB 151 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Housing--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Purchasing--State | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Employees
SB 159 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the prohibition of certain required nondisclosure and arbitration agreements.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Labor--General | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | SEXUAL ASSAULT | SEXUAL HARASSMENT
SB 197 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to requiring state contractors to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Electronic Information Systems | Labor--General | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 370 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to employment protections for jury service.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Courts--Juries | Labor--General
SB 473 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the effect of certain agreements with a collective bargaining organization on certain state-funded public work contracts.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Labor--General | Purchasing--State
SB 589 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the prohibition of certain required nondisclosure and arbitration agreements.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Labor--General | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | SEXUAL ASSAULT | SEXUAL HARASSMENT
SB 753 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to wage requirements for community rehabilitation programs participating in the purchasing from people with disabilities program.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/19
| Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--General | MINIMUM WAGE | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 875 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to adopt or enforce certain regulations regarding whether a private employer may obtain or consider an employment applicant's or employee's criminal history record information.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions
SB 1142 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to authority of the Travis County Healthcare District to appoint, contract for, or employ physicians.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Labor--General | PHYSICIANS | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT
SB 1250 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Labor--General | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
SB 1320 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the eligibility of certain criminal defendants for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | Labor--General | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 1413 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Vo, Hubert
Relating to consolidation of annual reporting requirements of the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/19
| Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1484 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the required earnings statement provided by employers; creating civil liability; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Electronic Information Systems | Labor--General | Labor--Wages | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1485 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the payment of wages by an employer through a payroll card account.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER | Labor--General | Labor--Wages
SB 1486 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to required rest and meal breaks for certain employees; authorizing an administrative assessment.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1514 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to consolidation of annual reporting requirements of the Texas Workforce Commission.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1532 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain occupations and activities; authorizing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| AUDIOLOGISTS | BOILERS | Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Consumer Protection | DIETETICS & DIETITIANS | DRIVER EDUCATION & SAFETY CLASSES | Education--Driver Education & Training | Education--Higher--General | Insurance--General | Labor--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MOLD & MOLD REMEDIATION | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | ORTHOTICS & ORTHOTISTS | PROSTHETISTS & PROSTHETICS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1576 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Industrial Workforce Apprenticeship Grant Program.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Co-author authorized
| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development
SB 1826 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to requiring certain employers to provide paid sick leave to employees; providing administrative penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Labor--General | SICK LEAVE | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1865 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to certain state programs to address the workforce needs of members of the United States military and their dependents.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Labor--General | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 1881 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the regulation of call centers; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--General | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 1973 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to competitive and integrated employment of persons with disabilities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--General | Labor--Wages | State Finances--Management & Control | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2153 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the adjudication of emergency evacuation discrimination complaints by the Texas Workforce Commission civil rights division.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DISCRIMINATION | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2270 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, BorrisSponsor: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to employment policies for certain health care providers employed by medical and dental units.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| DENTAL ASSISTANTS | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Health Care Providers | Labor--General | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
SB 2288 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to a prohibition against the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in the United States and the suspension of licenses held by certain employers for the knowing employment of those persons; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Aliens | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2296 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, BeverlySponsor: Vo, Hubert | et. al.
Relating to definition of a common paymaster.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 1/1/20
| Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2313 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the authority of certain counties to use an alternate work period for county peace officers.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 2321 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to issues involving the administration or finances of state entities.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Aliens | Education--Higher--General | Labor--General | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Employees | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2485 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Phelan, Dade
Relating to a prohibition against certain local regulation of certain employment benefits provided by private employers.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions
SB 2486 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Phelan, Dade
Relating to a prohibition against certain local regulation of the scheduling and overtime compensation practices of private employers.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Labor--General | Political Subdivisions
SB 2487 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Phelan, Dade
Relating to a prohibition against certain local regulation of employment leave provided by private employers.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions
SB 2488 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to adopt or enforce certain regulations regarding whether a private employer may obtain, consider, or take employment action based on an employment applicant's or employee's criminal history record information.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions
SB 2515 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to prohibiting certain employment agreements relating to sexual harassment and to settlement agreements regarding a claim of sexual harassment.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | SEXUAL HARASSMENT
HB 225 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Labor--General | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 252 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that certain employers provide advance notice of employee work schedules.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
HB 257 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to a report by the Texas Workforce Commission regarding the transition from military service to employment.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
| Labor--General | Military & Veterans | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 290 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to a prohibition on sex discrimination in compensation.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| DISCRIMINATION | Labor--General | Labor--Wages | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 317 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the consideration by employers of the consumer credit reports of employees and applicants for employment.
House: Business & Industry
Considered in Calendars
| CREDIT REPORTS | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 334 85-0 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the consideration by employers of the consumer credit reports or other credit information of employees and applicants for employment; providing civil and administrative penalties.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Consumer Protection | CREDIT REPORTS | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 510 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to payroll deductions for state and local government employee organizations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--School Districts | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | LABOR UNIONS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Law Enforcement | State Employees
HB 548 85-0 (2017)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the consideration of criminal history record information regarding applicants for employment.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General
HB 552 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to the regulation of occupations by this state.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Labor--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 577 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to adopt or enforce certain regulations regarding whether a private employer may obtain or consider an employment applicant's or employee's criminal history record information.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions
HB 648 85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the effect of certain agreements with a collective bargaining organization on certain state-funded public work contracts.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Labor--General | Purchasing--State
HB 656 85-0 (2017)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to employment leave for certain family or medical obligations; imposing an assessment.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE | Labor--General | Labor--Wages | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 718 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to family care leave for certain employees; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 765 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to requiring political subdivisions to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program or E-verify.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions
HB 786 85-0 (2017)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the prohibition of certain employment discrimination regarding an employee who is a volunteer emergency responder.
House: Business & Industry
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| DISCRIMINATION | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Labor--General | VOLUNTEERS
HB 827 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to a database for prospective employers to qualify veterans' military service experience and employment qualifications.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| Electronic Information Systems | Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 876 85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to a prohibition against certain forms of employment discrimination by state contractors; providing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Purchasing--State | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1222 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rinaldi, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the suspension of certain licenses held by private employers for the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in this state; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Business & Commerce--General | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1453 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to requiring state contractors and political subdivisions of this state to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify, and authorizing the suspension of certain licenses held by private employers for the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in this state; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1534 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating an offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Housing--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Purchasing--State | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1801 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination regarding military service members and military veterans.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| DISCRIMINATION | Labor--General | Military & Veterans | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1803 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to information regarding private employers who have veteran's employment preference policies.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Labor--General | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1925 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to employer retaliation against employees who seek recovery of unpaid wages and procedures in wage claim hearings conducted by the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Wages | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1981 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to the consideration of criminal history record information of applicants for public employment or an occupational license.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1987 85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the requirement for parental consent for a minor to join a labor union.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
| LABOR UNIONS | Labor--General | Minors--General | PARENTAL CONSENT | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2587 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the right of a public employee to representation in certain internal investigatory interviews.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | State Employees
HB 2588 85-0 (2017)
Author: Clardy, TravisSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to access to criminal history record information by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 2722 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Relating to early voting by certain persons who have an employment hardship.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Early Voting | Labor--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2732 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to competitive and integrated employment of persons with disabilities.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--General | Labor--Wages | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2787 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination based on an individual's political beliefs.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| DISCRIMINATION | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
HB 2833 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to a tax refund or credit for wages paid to certain employees.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Labor--General | Labor--Wages | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2846 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the employment of certain individuals at a sexually oriented business.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Labor--General | Minors--General | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
HB 3041 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the ability of a nonexempt employee to participate in certain academic, extracurricular, and developmental activities of the employee's child.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Family--Parent & Child | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3086 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Labor--General | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Taxation--School District
HB 3309 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the regulation of temporary common worker employers.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
| Labor--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3514 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to restorative justice initiatives.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Crime Prevention | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General | Law Enforcement
HB 3540 85-0 (2017)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to financial reporting requirements for certain labor organizations; creating new criminal offenses; imposing an administrative penalty.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
| Elections--Campaign Financing | Electronic Information Systems | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | LABOR UNIONS | Labor--General
HB 3554 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the application for funding for certain workforce development programs.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3601 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the creation of a state-administered retirement plan.
House: Pensions
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Labor--General | Retirement Systems--General
HB 3728 85-0 (2017)
Author: Longoria, Oscar | et. al.
Relating to funding for apprenticeship training programs through a lottery game.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Labor--General | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3792 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to a prohibition against the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in the United States and the suspension of licenses held by certain employers for the knowing employment of those persons; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | IMMIGRATION LAW | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3797 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the regulation of call centers; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Business & Commerce--General | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 3929 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the employment of certain persons with disabilities.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HJR 103 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew
Proposing a constitutional amendment repealing county authority to provide for manual labor poor houses and farms.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| County Government--General | Labor--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HR 2616 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kuempel, John
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 2065.
Reported enrolled
| Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Consumer Protection | Labor--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 13 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to payroll deductions for state and local government employee organizations.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--School Districts | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | LABOR UNIONS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Law Enforcement | State Employees
SB 23 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Kuempel, John
Relating to requiring state contractors to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Electronic Information Systems | Labor--General | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 75 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the requirement for parental consent for a minor to join a labor union.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| LABOR UNIONS | Labor--General | Minors--General | PARENTAL CONSENT | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 85 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the verification of employment authorization by state contractors and state grant recipients, including the use of the federal E-verify program, and to authorization for the suspension of certain licenses held by private employers for the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in this state; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Aliens | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Purchasing--State | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 117 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas Workforce Commission.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | INTERNET | Labor--General | Open Meetings | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 165 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating an offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Housing--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Purchasing--State | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 191 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the ability of a nonexempt employee to participate in certain academic, disciplinary, college and career readiness, and developmental activities of the employee's child or grandchild.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 254 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to requiring state contractors to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Electronic Information Systems | Labor--General | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 285 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the right of an employee to time off from work to obtain an election identification certificate.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 369 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the right of a public employee to representation in certain internal investigatory interviews.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | State Employees
SB 452 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the effect of certain agreements with a collective bargaining organization on certain state-funded public work contracts.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Labor--General | Purchasing--State
SB 472 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination regarding military service members and military veterans.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| DISCRIMINATION | Labor--General | Military & Veterans | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 477 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a report by the Texas Workforce Commission regarding certain employee issues.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 588 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to information regarding private employers who have veteran's employment preference policies.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
| Labor--General | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 846 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the regulation of temporary common worker employers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COMMISSION OF LICENSING & REGULATION | Labor--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1111 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the employment of certain persons with disabilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1140 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the prohibition against sexual harassment in the workplace.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Labor--General | SEXUAL HARASSMENT
SB 1262 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to adopt or enforce certain regulations regarding whether a private employer may obtain or consider an employment applicant's or employee's criminal history record information.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions
SB 1421 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to access to criminal history record information by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Energy Resources
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 1457 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to a report by the Texas Workforce Commission regarding the transition from military service to employment.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Left pending in committee
| Labor--General | Military & Veterans | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1498 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Kuempel, John
Relating to the regulation of temporary common worker employers.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Labor--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1591 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to cooperation with federal agencies on a guest worker program in this state.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| Aliens | Governor | Intergovernmental Relations | Labor--General | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF
SB 1772 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the right of an employee to time off from work to vote; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Elections--General | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1866 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the employment of certain individuals at a sexually oriented business.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Labor--General | Minors--General | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
SB 2022 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to competitive and integrated employment of persons with disabilities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--General | Labor--Wages | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2065 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Kuempel, John
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain occupations and activities.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
| BARBERS | Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Consumer Protection | COSMETOLOGISTS | Labor--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | TOWING & STORAGE ADVISORY BOARD | VEHICLE PROTECTION PRODUCTS & WARRANTORS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 2177 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to transition planning for a public school student enrolled in a special education program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SJR 27 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, VanSponsor: Springer, Drew
Proposing a constitutional amendment repealing county authority to provide for manual labor poor houses and farms.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| County Government--General | Labor--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 44 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the recognition of equal rights of all people.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Human Relations | Labor--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Women
SR 938 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 2065.
Reported enrolled
| Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Consumer Protection | Labor--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 156 85-1 (2017)
Author: Isaac, Jason | et. al.
Relating to payroll deductions for state and local government employee organizations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Law Enforcement | State Employees
HB 315 85-1 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to a prohibition against the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in the United States and the suspension of licenses held by certain employers for the knowing employment of those persons; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | IMMIGRATION LAW | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 7 85-1 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to payroll deductions for state and local government employee organizations.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Received from the Senate
| City Government--Employees/Officers | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Law Enforcement | State Employees
SB 38 85-1 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Filed
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Housing--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Purchasing--State | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 94 85-1 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to payroll deductions for state and local government employee organizations.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Law Enforcement | State Employees
HB 183 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.
Relating to requiring state agencies to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aliens | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 412 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the prohibition against employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation by state contractors; providing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| DISCRIMINATION | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Purchasing--State | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 426 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the acceptance of employment applications through the online system for listing state agency employment openings maintained by the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
| Electronic Information Systems | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 434 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the classification of certain construction workers and complaints filed with the Texas Workforce Commission; providing a penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | Labor--Unemployment | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 532 84-0 (2015)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to the ability of a nonexempt employee to participate in certain academic, extracurricular, and developmental activities of the employee's child.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Family--Parent & Child | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 546 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to a prohibition on state contracting for goods produced through forced labor; providing penalties.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Labor--General | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 548 84-0 (2015)
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.
Relating to the consideration of criminal history record information regarding applicants for state employment.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 570 84-0 (2015)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| FOOD STAMPS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | Labor--General
HB 582 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to a prohibition against certain forms of employment discrimination by state contractors; providing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Purchasing--State | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 627 84-0 (2015)
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 630 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to requiring state contractors and governmental entities to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program, or E-Verify, and authorizing the suspension of certain licenses held by private employers for the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in this state; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 860 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to employer retaliation against employees who seek recovery of unpaid wages and procedures in wage claim hearings conducted by the Texas Workforce Commission; providing administrative penalties.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--District | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Wages | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 889 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dale, Tony
Relating to requiring state contractors to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Employees
HB 996 84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the effect of certain agreements with a collective bargaining organization on certain state-funded public work contracts.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Labor--General | Purchasing--State
HB 997 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to certain duties of employers voluntarily participating in the federal E-Verify program and of the Texas Workforce Commission in regard to the E-Verify program; providing civil penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1151 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to sexual harassment protection for unpaid interns.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Labor--General | SEXUAL HARASSMENT
HB 1259 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan Lewis
Relating to the work requirements of the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Human Services--Food Programs | Labor--General
HB 1281 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to requiring reasonable workplace accommodations for and prohibiting discrimination against employees or applicants for employment with limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Labor--General | Labor--Health & Safety | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1320 84-0 (2015)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to certain information reported by consumer reporting agencies.
House: Business & Industry
Withdrawn from schedule
| Business & Commerce--General | CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCIES | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Labor--General
HB 1340 84-0 (2015)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the placement of certain occupational specialty codes on certain notices of state agency employment openings.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| AUDITOR, STATE | Labor--General | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1515 84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the consideration by employers of the consumer credit reports or other credit information of employees and applicants for employment; providing civil and administrative penalties.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| CREDIT REPORTS | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1524 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the languages in which certain labor and employment notices and forms must be provided.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Unemployment | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PUBLIC NOTICE | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1553 84-0 (2015)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to requiring political subdivisions to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program or E-verify.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Governor | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1602 84-0 (2015)
Author: Peña, Gilbert
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Commission on Immigration and Migration and a migrant worker visa pilot project.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Governor | IMMIGRATION & MIGRATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Labor--General | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEXICO | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS COMMISSION ON IMMIGRATION & MIGRATION ACT
HB 1606 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workforce Investment Council, including assumption of the duties of the Texas Skill Standards Board.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
| Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development | SKILL STANDARDS BOARD, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | WORKFORCE INVESTMENT COUNCIL, TEXAS
HB 1607 84-0 (2015)
Author: Collier, Nicole | et. al.
Relating to the amount of temporary income benefits to which an injured employee is entitled under the workers’ compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Laid on the table subject to call
| Labor--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1620 84-0 (2015)
Author: Galindo, Rick
Relating to the prohibition of certain employment discrimination regarding an employee who is a volunteer emergency responder.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
| DISCRIMINATION | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Labor--General
HB 1668 84-0 (2015)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the status of a subcontractor as an employee for the purposes of workers' compensation insurance coverage.
House: Business & Industry
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1686 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farney, Marsha | et. al.
Relating to excluding a franchisor as an employer of a franchisee or a franchisee's employees.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | Labor--General
HB 1714 84-0 (2015)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to a report by the comptroller regarding the misclassification of employees.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Labor--General
HB 1719 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the eligibility for unemployment compensation benefits of a state military forces member on release from training or duty.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Labor--General | Labor--Unemployment | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1720 84-0 (2015)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the consideration of criminal history record information regarding applicants for employment.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General
HB 1777 84-0 (2015)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to prohibiting an employer from accessing the personal online accounts of employees and job applicants through electronic communication devices; establishing an unlawful employment practice.
House: Business & Industry
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Financial--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
HB 1832 84-0 (2015)
Author: Pickett, JosephSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the requirements for and confidentiality of state agency continuity of operations plans.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Labor--General | Open Records | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2015 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to employment termination for falsification of military record in obtaining employment or employment benefits.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--General | Military & Veterans | State Employees | STOLEN VALOR ACT
HB 2537 84-0 (2015)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to an employee's right to leave to care for a sibling with a serious health condition.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Family--General | Labor--General | Labor--Health & Safety | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2764 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to requiring certain regional transportation authority subregional boards to establish a labor advisory committee.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Labor--General | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 2771 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to employment activities of certain emergency response personnel for purposes of the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Labor--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2798 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the hours of work and compensatory time and overtime pay for commissioned officers of the Department of Public Safety.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
| COMPENSATORY TIME | Labor--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Employees
HB 2834 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan Lewis
Relating to restrictions in connection with public subsidies and contracts awarded to businesses that employ undocumented workers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Labor--General
HB 2990 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keough, Mark
Relating to the authority of the Health and Human Services Commission and the Department of Aging and Disability Services to obtain criminal history record information regarding certain applicants for employment and current employees.
House: Human Services
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | CRIMINAL RECORDS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Labor--General
HB 3082 84-0 (2015)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to increasing the amount of burial benefits required to be paid by an insurance carrier under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Laid on the table subject to call
| Labor--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3150 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the calculation of taxable wages paid by a professional employer organization for purposes of the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| Labor--General | Labor--Unemployment | Labor--Wages
HB 3226 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to addressing abusive conduct in the workplace; creating a private right of action.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--General | Labor--Health & Safety
HB 3256 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Relating to a database for prospective employers to qualify veterans' military service experience and employment qualifications.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Electronic Information Systems | Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3294 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Human Services--Child Services | Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Sunset--Commission Bills | VENDING MACHINES | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3305 84-0 (2015)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to a franchise tax credit for wages paid to certain employees.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Human Services--Direct Assistance | Labor--General | Labor--Wages | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3385 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the regulation of call centers; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Business & Commerce--General | Communications & Press | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3547 84-0 (2015)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to a voluntary veteran's employment preference for private employers.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/15
| Labor--General | Military & Veterans
HB 3584 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Scott
Relating to the verification of employment authorization by governmental entities, state contractors, and state grant recipients, including the use of the federal E-verify program.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
HB 3685 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the employment status of certain individuals engaged in rehabilitative work-training programs.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 1/1/16
| Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--General | Labor--Unemployment | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 3735 84-0 (2015)
Author: Cook, Byron
Relating to cooperation with federal agencies on a guest worker program in this state.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Labor--General | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF
HB 3948 84-0 (2015)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan
Relating to the review of the economic impact of the immigrant investor visa program.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
| Aliens | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3950 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the recognition of certain employment authorizations granted by federal executive action.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Labor--General
HB 3964 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the consideration by employers of the consumer credit reports or other credit information of applicants for employment who are recently returned veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| CREDIT REPORTS | Labor--General | Military & Veterans | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4070 84-0 (2015)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the adoption or enforcement of laws relating to labor by a political subdivision.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions
HB 4076 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the recognition of certain employment authorizations granted by federal executive action.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Labor--General
SB 151 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to employer retaliation against employees who seek recovery of unpaid wages and procedures in wage claim hearings conducted by the Texas Workforce Commission; providing administrative penalties.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Courts--District | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Wages | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 208 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
See remarks for effective date
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN RIGHTS, COMMISSION ON | Human Services--Child Services | Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Sunset--Commission Bills | VENDING MACHINES | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 209 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workforce Investment Council, including assumption of the duties of the Texas Skill Standards Board.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development | SKILL STANDARDS BOARD, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | WORKFORCE INVESTMENT COUNCIL, TEXAS
SB 303 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the effect of certain agreements with a collective bargaining organization on certain state-funded public work contracts.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Labor--General | Purchasing--State
SB 368 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the right of a public employee to representation in certain internal investigatory interviews.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | State Employees
SB 374 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Dale, Tony
Relating to requiring state agencies to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| Aliens | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 376 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the consideration of criminal history record information regarding applicants for employment.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Co-author authorized
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General | State Employees
SB 389 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to the placement of military occupational specialty codes on certain notices of state agency employment openings.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/15
| Labor--General | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 401 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to requiring state contractors to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Employees
SB 484 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to restrictions in connection with public subsidies and contracts awarded to businesses that employ undocumented workers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Aliens | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Labor--General
SB 612 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of certain employment discrimination regarding an employee who is a volunteer emergency responder.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| DISCRIMINATION | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Labor--General
SB 652 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Farney, Marsha | et. al.
Relating to excluding a franchisor as an employer of a franchisee or a franchisee's employees.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
| Business & Commerce--General | Labor--General
SB 653 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: Oliveira, René
Relating to increasing the amount of burial benefits required to be paid by an insurance carrier under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| Labor--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 664 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.Sponsor: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to employment termination for falsification of military record in obtaining employment or employment benefits.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--General | Military & Veterans | State Employees | STOLEN VALOR ACT
SB 666 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the status of a subcontractor as an employee for the purposes of workers' compensation insurance coverage.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 727 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the right of an employee to time off from work to obtain an election identification certificate.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 856 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating an offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Housing--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Purchasing--State | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 901 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: Collier, Nicole | et. al.
Relating to the amount of temporary income benefits to which an injured employee is entitled under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| Labor--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 927 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the classification of workers for purposes of the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act; providing a penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | Labor--Unemployment | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1085 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the ability of a nonexempt employee to participate in certain academic, disciplinary, college and career readiness, and developmental activities of the employee's child or grandchild.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1153 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to a prohibition against an employer providing certain employee information to a labor union.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| LABOR UNIONS | Labor--General | Protection of Personal Information
SB 1273 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the rights of an employee who is a victim of domestic violence.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Family--Family Violence | Labor--General | Labor--Health & Safety
SB 1388 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to cooperation with federal agencies on a guest worker program in this state.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Aliens | Governor | Intergovernmental Relations | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1390 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to improving the accountability of local workforce development boards and consumer information regarding job training programs.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| INTERNET | Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1456 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to improving the accountability of local workforce development boards and consumer information regarding job training programs.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| INTERNET | Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1540 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Keough, Mark
Relating to the authority of the Health and Human Services Commission and the Department of Aging and Disability Services to obtain criminal history record information regarding certain applicants for employment and current employees.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | CRIMINAL RECORDS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES ACCOUNTABILITY LEG. OVERSIGHT COMMIT | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
SB 1559 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an interagency plan to promote competitive and integrated employment for persons with disabilities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COUNCIL ON PURCHASING FROM PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, TEXAS | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1671 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the employment status of certain individuals engaged in rehabilitative work-training programs.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--General | Labor--Unemployment | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 1713 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to a voluntary veteran's employment preference for private employers.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Business & Commerce--General | Labor--General | Military & Veterans
SB 1763 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the calculation of taxable wages paid by a professional employer organization for purposes of the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Labor--General | Labor--Unemployment | Labor--Wages
SB 1801 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the recognition of certain employment authorizations granted by federal executive action.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Labor--General
SB 1841 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the verification of employment authorization by governmental entities, state contractors, and state grant recipients, including the use of the federal E-verify program.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Aliens | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
HB 181 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition against the construction or operation by a local governmental entity of a day labor center used to facilitate the employment of aliens not lawfully present in the United States.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | Labor--General
HB 238 83-0 (2013)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
| CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION, TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Human Relations | Labor--General | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 298 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting employer retaliation against employees who seek recovery of unpaid wages and procedures in wage claim hearings conducted by the Texas Workforce Commission; providing administrative penalties.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Wages | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 318 83-0 (2013)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to employer access to the personal accounts of certain employees and job applicants through electronic communication devices; establishing an unlawful employment practice.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
HB 372 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to establishing the Workplace Fraud Prevention Act; providing penalties.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKPLACE FRAUD PREVENTION ACT
HB 451 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to restrictions on access to certain personal online accounts through electronic communication devices by employers or public or private institutions of higher education; establishing an unlawful employment practice.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
HB 461 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to exemption from application of the Private Security Act of certain peace officers employed by a law enforcement agency.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--General | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 559 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to the suspension of certain licenses held by employers for the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in the United States.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | IMMIGRATION LAW | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 615 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harless, Patricia | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition against the knowing employment of unauthorized foreign nationals and to a biennial report regarding reported violations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | IMMIGRATION LAW | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 676 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ratliff, Bennett
Relating to requiring state contractors to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program, or E-verify.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | IMMIGRATION LAW | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 723 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to renewable energy capacity, jobs, and trading credits.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Solar | Labor--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
HB 881 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the creation of a cause of action for an employee prohibited from or penalized for voting.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Labor--General
HB 939 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, JohnSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the transfer of certain amounts from the employment and training investment holding fund and the training stabilization fund.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/13
| Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 954 83-0 (2013)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to eligibility requirements for businesses for the receipt of certain public subsidies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Business & Commerce--General | DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Labor--General
HB 1023 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to recommendations by the Health and Human Services Commission or a designated health and human services agency regarding mental health workforce shortages.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Labor--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | TASK FORCE ON MENTAL HEALTH WORKFORCE SHORTAGE
HB 1031 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to the confidentiality of certain communications involving an ombudsman program established by an employer as an alternative dispute resolution service.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
HB 1065 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana
Relating to the right of an employee who is a victim of a crime to time off from work to attend court proceedings related to that crime.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| CRIME VICTIMS | Criminal Procedure--General | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | GUARDIANS & WARDS | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1072 83-0 (2013)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| FOOD STAMPS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | Labor--General
HB 1117 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to certain duties of employers voluntarily participating in the federal E-Verify program and of the Texas Workforce Commission in regard to the E-Verify program; providing civil penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | IMMIGRATION LAW | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1146 83-0 (2013)
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
| CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION, TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Human Relations | Labor--General | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 1188 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to limiting the liability of persons who employ persons with criminal convictions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--General
HB 1369 83-0 (2013)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to the ability of a nonexempt employee to participate in certain academic, extracurricular, and developmental activities of the employee's child.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--General | PARENTAL RIGHTS | SIGNS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1419 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to a report to the legislature by the Texas Workforce Commission civil rights division concerning wage discrimination.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
| CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION, TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION | DISCRIMINATION | Human Relations | Labor--General | Labor--Wages | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1524 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to election through secret ballot of a labor union as the exclusive bargaining representative.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
| LABOR UNIONS | Labor--General
HB 1548 83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the effect of certain agreements with a collective bargaining organization on certain state-funded public work contracts.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Government Organization
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Labor--General | Purchasing--State
HB 1925 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to the classification of certain construction workers and complaints filed with the Texas Workforce Commission; providing a penalty.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | Labor--Unemployment | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1950 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the repeal of certain offenses relating to certain occupations regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Laid on the table subject to call
| Labor--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
HB 1955 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the employment of domestic workers and hotel workers; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| DOMESTIC SERVICES EMPLOYEES | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | HOTELS & MOTELS | Labor--General | Labor--Wages | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1980 83-0 (2013)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to contributions by a corporation or labor organization from an employee or member that are used to assist a political committee; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Corporations & Associations | Elections--Campaign Financing | Labor--General | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
HB 2015 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, JohnSponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the proper classification of workers performing services in connection with governmental contracts; providing a penalty.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 1/1/14
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2073 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to driving with certain untreated sleep disorders or employing a person with an untreated sleep disorder as a commercial motor vehicle driver; creating offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Labor--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 2301 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to requiring state contractors and governmental entities to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program, or E-Verify, and authorizing the suspension of certain licenses held by private employers for the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in this state; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | IMMIGRATION LAW | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2727 83-0 (2013)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to consistency of venue for benefit disputes.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--General
HB 2751 83-0 (2013)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to the liability of individuals providing labor or assistance to the Texas Forest Service in the performance of certain fire suppression duties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FOREST SERVICE, TEXAS | Labor--General
HB 2763 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the regulation of professional employer services; authorizing fees.
House: Business & Industry
Laid on the table subject to call
| Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | STAFF LEASING SERVICES
HB 3005 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the authority of the Texas Workforce Commission to use certain unemployment compensation funds for reemployment activities.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Labor--General | Labor--Unemployment | State Finances--Management & Control | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3254 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to making a political expenditure for the purpose of allowing a candidate or officeholder to address a meeting of a corporation or labor organization.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Corporations & Associations | Elections--Candidates | Labor--General | State Officers
HB 3628 83-0 (2013)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to reasonable workplace accommodation for employees with certain disabilities.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICES | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Disabilities, Persons with | EYECARE & VISION | HEARING DISORDERS | Labor--General
HB 3817 83-0 (2013)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to retaliation as an unlawful employment practice.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
SB 11 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Walter "Four"
Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking financial assistance benefits.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Point of order withdrawn
| DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Labor--General | TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES | WELFARE | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 45 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the provision of employment assistance and supported employment to certain Medicaid waiver program participants.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Labor--General | MEDICAID
SB 118 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to prohibiting an employer from requiring or requesting access to the personal accounts of employees and job applicants through electronic communication devices; establishing an unlawful employment practice.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
SB 237 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.
Senate: Economic Development
Co-author authorized
| CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION, TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Human Relations | Labor--General | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
SB 381 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Oliveira, René
Relating to the misuse of the name or symbols of the division of workers' compensation of the Texas Department of Insurance in a deceptive manner.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
| Business & Commerce--General | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 399 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the confidentiality of certain communications involving an ombudsman program established by an employer as an alternative dispute resolution service.
Senate: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
SB 416 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to restrictions on access to certain personal online accounts through electronic communication devices by employers or public or private institutions of higher education; establishing an unlawful employment practice.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
SB 473 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the regulation of temporary common worker employers; providing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Labor--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 674 83-0 (2013)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to election through secret ballot of a labor union as the exclusive bargaining representative.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| LABOR UNIONS | Labor--General
SB 676 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the classification of certain construction workers and the eligibility of those workers for unemployment benefits; providing penalties.
Senate: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | Labor--Unemployment | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 738 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Essential Workers Program; imposing fees.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Aliens | CRIMINAL RECORDS | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | IMMIGRATION LAW | Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 879 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FOOD STAMPS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | Labor--General
SB 972 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the repeal of certain offenses relating to certain occupations regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Labor--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
SB 995 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to allowing employers to issue individual insurance plans.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--General
SB 1206 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to exemption from application of the Private Security Act of certain peace officers employed by a law enforcement agency.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--General | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 1267 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to the liability of individuals providing labor or assistance to the Texas Forest Service in the performance of certain fire suppression duties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FOREST SERVICE, TEXAS | Labor--General
SB 1336 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Commission on Immigration and Migration and a migrant worker visa pilot project.
Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Referred to Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
| Aliens | Governor | IMMIGRATION & MIGRATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Labor--General | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEXICO | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | TEXAS COMMISSION ON IMMIGRATION & MIGRATION ACT | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
SB 1381 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the effect of certain agreements with a collective bargaining organization on certain state-funded public work contracts.
Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Labor--General | Purchasing--State
SB 1743 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to prohibiting employer retaliation against employees who seek recovery of unpaid wages and procedures in wage claim hearings conducted by the Texas Workforce Commission; providing administrative penalties.
Senate: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Wages | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1895 83-0 (2013)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the ability of a nonexempt employee to participate in certain academic, extracurricular, and developmental activities of the employee's child.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--General | PARENTAL RIGHTS | SIGNS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1911 83-0 (2013)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the right of a public employee to representation in certain internal investigatory interviews.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | LABOR UNIONS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | State Employees
SB 30 83-1 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to a prohibition against the knowing employment of unauthorized foreign nationals and to a biennial report regarding reported violations.
Filed
| Aliens | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 17 83-2 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to a prohibition against the knowing employment of unauthorized foreign nationals and to a biennial report regarding reported violations.
Filed
| Aliens | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 68 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to notice concerning the use of criminal history information in an employer's hiring process.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General
HB 131 82-0 (2011)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to requiring contractors in certain state construction contracts to provide health benefits to employees.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Health--General | Human Services--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--General | Purchasing--State
HB 178 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Relating to requiring governmental entities to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program or E-verify.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Electronic Information Systems | Labor--General | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 202 82-0 (2011)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
Relating to requiring state contractors to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program, or E-verify.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Electronic Information Systems | Labor--General | Purchasing--State
HB 223 82-0 (2011)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to unemployment compensation modernization.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | Family--Family Violence | Labor--General | Labor--Unemployment
HB 289 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to activity that constitutes maintaining a common nuisance.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Labor--General | Minors--General | NUISANCES | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
HB 290 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the punishment for the offense of employment harmful to children.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Labor--General | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
HB 296 82-0 (2011)
Author: Berman, Leo
Relating to the enforcement of immigration laws, to the investigation, prosecution, and punishment of certain criminal offenses concerning illegal immigration, and to certain employment and labor practices and requirements regarding immigration and immigrants; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | IMMIGRATION REFORM | Labor--General | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 357 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to transition and employment services for public school students enrolled in special education programs.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | Labor--General
HB 471 82-0 (2011)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to election through secret ballot of a labor union as the exclusive bargaining representative.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
| LABOR UNIONS | Labor--General
HB 601 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Jim
Relating to requiring employers to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program or E-verify.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Electronic Information Systems | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 644 82-0 (2011)
Author: Orr, Rob
Relating to the period in which a public entity, public work, or state agency must respond to a complaint filed by a person entitled to an employment preference.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform
| Labor--General | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 665 82-0 (2011)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Meeting cancelled
| DISCRIMINATION | Labor--General | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 681 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim | et. al.
Relating to an employee's transportation and storage of certain firearms or ammunition while on certain property owned or controlled by the employee's employer.
House: Business & Industry
Laid on the table subject to call
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Weapons
HB 744 82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena | et. al.
Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for certain business entities during a limited period.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Labor--General | Taxation--Sales
HB 954 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to an employee's transportation and storage of certain firearms or ammunition while on certain property owned or controlled by the employee's employer.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Weapons
HB 1178 82-0 (2011)
Author: Flynn, DanSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to employment protection for members of the state military forces and specialty license plates for female members of the armed forces.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Military & Veterans | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1202 82-0 (2011)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the creation of the offense of employing or contracting with an unauthorized alien.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Labor--General
HB 1219 82-0 (2011)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the right of an employee to time off from work if the employee or the employee's child is a victim of family violence or a violent felony offense.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
| CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1239 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition against the construction or operation by a local governmental entity of a day labor center used to facilitate the employment of aliens not lawfully present in the United States.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | Labor--General
HB 1272 82-0 (2011)
Author: Miller, Doug | et. al.
Relating to requiring employers to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program or E-Verify; establishing an unlawful employment practice and providing criminal penalties.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Electronic Information Systems | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1275 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harless, Patricia
Relating to the suspension of certain licenses held by employers for the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in the United States.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Labor--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1562 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to authorizing state agencies to establish a four-day workweek.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1610 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzales, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to educator misconduct and employment sanctions for certain misconduct; providing a penalty.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/11
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Labor--General
HB 1632 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the dates by which public school teachers must provide notification of resignation from employment.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Labor--General
HB 1747 82-0 (2011)
Author: Veasey, Marc
Relating to retaliation as an unlawful employment practice.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
HB 1827 82-0 (2011)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the ability of a nonexempt employee to participate in certain academic, extracurricular, and developmental activities of the employee's child.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Family--Parent & Child | Labor--General | PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 1888 82-0 (2011)
Author: Miller, Sid | et. al.
Relating to requiring employers to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program, or E-Verify.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Electronic Information Systems | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2305 82-0 (2011)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to certain health and safety matters regarding appropriate places that are accessible to certain individuals.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
| Environment--Air | Health--General | Labor--General | Labor--Health & Safety
HB 2306 82-0 (2011)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to certain health and safety matters regarding appropriate places of employment and places that are accessible to the public.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
| Environment--Air | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Labor--General | Labor--Health & Safety
HB 2355 82-0 (2011)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to a sales and use tax credit or refund for employers of persons who obtain a high school diploma or high school equivalency certificate.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | GED & HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY EXAMINATIONS | Labor--General | Taxation--Sales
HB 2450 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the offense of employing an individual not lawfully present in the United States.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Labor--General
HB 2463 82-0 (2011)
Author: Reynolds, RonSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to access to certain records regarding an employment discrimination claim.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Open Government, Select
Effective on 9/1/11
| DISCRIMINATION | Labor--General | Open Records | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2538 82-0 (2011)
Author: Vo, HubertSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the confidentiality of certain identifying information regarding students of career schools or colleges and other educational entities; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Open Government, Select
Effective on 9/1/11
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Higher--General | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Labor--General | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2695 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to requiring health and human services agencies to give preference to certain persons in making hiring decisions.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Health--General | Human Services--General | Labor--General
HB 2737 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to criminal history record information checks of employees of residential dwelling projects, including employees of public housing authorities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in subcommittee
| Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Housing--General | Labor--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2878 82-0 (2011)
Author: Berman, Leo
Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses involving unauthorized aliens, to the forfeiture of property in relation to criminal offenses involving unauthorized aliens, and to the creation of a private cause of action for employing or contracting with unauthorized aliens.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRABAND | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Labor--General | TRESPASS
HB 2886 82-0 (2011)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a work program for certain persons not legally authorized to be in the United States; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | IMMIGRATION LAW | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2908 82-0 (2011)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to providing graduate medical education positions for Texas medical school graduates.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/11
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Health Care Providers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--General
HB 2989 82-0 (2011)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to establishing the Workplace Fraud Prevention Act; providing penalties.
House: Business & Industry
Considered in Calendars
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | State Finances--Management & Control | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKPLACE FRAUD PREVENTION ACT
HB 3128 82-0 (2011)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to a review of the home- and community-based services workforce.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOME HEALTH CARE | Human Services--General | Labor--General
HB 3129 82-0 (2011)
Author: Price, Walter "Four"
Relating to requiring employers to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program, or E-verify; creating an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Aliens | Electronic Information Systems | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3229 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana
Relating to the right of an employee who is a victim of a crime to time off from work to attend court proceedings related to that crime.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| CRIME VICTIMS | Criminal Procedure--General | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | GUARDIANS & WARDS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3240 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to requiring employers to participate in the federal E-Verify program and of the Texas Workforce Commission in regard to the E-Verify program; outlining certain duties of employers participation and providing civil penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | IMMIGRATION LAW | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3252 82-0 (2011)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition against the knowing employment of unauthorized foreign nationals and to a biennial report regarding reported violations.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | IMMIGRATION LAW | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3667 82-0 (2011)
Author: Peña, Aaron
Relating to the establishment and administration of an employment verification compliance program, deterring the use of unauthorized foreign workers, imposing powers and duties on executive agencies, and providing for remedies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | IMMIGRATION LAW | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
HR 2277 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 321.
Filed
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Weapons
HR 2406 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 321.
Reported enrolled
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Weapons
SB 9 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.Sponsor: Miller, Sid
Relating to homeland security; providing penalties.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Drugs | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | GANGS | IMMIGRATION LAW | Labor--General | Law Enforcement | LICENSE PLATES | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RANGERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 35 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to transition and employment services for public school students enrolled in special education programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | Labor--General
SB 64 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the right of an employee who is a victim of a crime to time off from work to attend court proceedings related to that crime.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| CRIME VICTIMS | Criminal Procedure--General | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | GUARDIANS & WARDS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 194 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the punishment for the offense of employment harmful to children.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Labor--General | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
SB 195 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to activity that constitutes maintaining a common nuisance.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Labor--General | Minors--General | NUISANCES | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
SB 321 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.Sponsor: Kleinschmidt, Tim
Relating to an employee's transportation and storage of certain firearms or ammunition while on certain property owned or controlled by the employee's employer.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Weapons
SB 711 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Vo, Hubert
Relating to the confidentiality of certain identifying information regarding students of career schools or colleges and other educational entities; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Open Government, Select
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Higher--General | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Labor--General | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information
SB 1254 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the creation of the offense of employing an individual not lawfully present in the United States.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
No action taken in committee
| Aliens | Labor--General
SB 1487 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the regulation of career schools and colleges and requiring the Texas Workforce Commission to submit a report to the legislature.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | INTERNET | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1553 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to criminal history record information checks of employees of residential dwelling projects, including employees of public housing authorities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Housing--General | Labor--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1859 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to certain health and safety matters regarding appropriate places of employment and places that are accessible to the public.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Environment--Air | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Labor--General | Labor--Health & Safety
SR 1177 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 321.
Reported enrolled
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Weapons
HB 43 82-1 (2011)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to election through secret ballot of a labor union as the exclusive bargaining representative.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
| Elections--General | Labor--General
HB 58 82-1 (2011)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the creation of the offense of employing or contracting with an unauthorized alien.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Labor--General
SB 40 82-1 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Essential Workers Program.
Filed
| Agriculture | Aliens | CRIMINAL RECORDS | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 48 81-0 (2009)
Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.
Relating to the suspension of certain licenses held by employers for the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in the United States.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 70 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of an occupational license to certain applicants with criminal convictions.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Considered in Calendars
| Labor--General | OCCUPATIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 128 81-0 (2009)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that applicants for certain licenses be eligible for employment in the United States.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to subcommittee
| Aliens | Labor--General | OCCUPATIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 161 81-0 (2009)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to block grant funding for certain workforce training and employment programs and functions by the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 253 81-0 (2009)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Relating to language requirements for engaging in certain regulated activities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE | Labor--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 266 81-0 (2009)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Relating to regulating the provision of benefits and services to, and the verification of the employment status of, immigrants and to enforcing laws relating to immigrants; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Electronic Information Systems | FRAUD | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Human Services--General | Labor--General | Law Enforcement | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 270 81-0 (2009)
Author: Brown, Fred | et. al.
Relating to the definition of qualified employee for purposes of the enterprise zone program.
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Business & Commerce--Enterprise Zones | Labor--General
HB 377 81-0 (2009)
Author: Miller, Sid | et. al.
Relating to the creation and funding of the Texas Rural Job Development Fund.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
| Economic & Industrial Development--Rural | Labor--General | RURAL | RURAL COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF
HB 538 81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| DISCRIMINATION | Labor--General | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 622 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harless, Patricia
Relating to the suspension of certain licenses held by employers for the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in the United States.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Labor--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PERMITS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 978 81-0 (2009)
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the employment rights of certain individuals with disabilities.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/09
| Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--General
HB 1057 81-0 (2009)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to family care leave for certain employees; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Subcommittee members named
| FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE | Labor--General | Labor--Unemployment | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1201 81-0 (2009)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to liability of an in-home service company or residential delivery company for negligent hiring.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Reported favorably as substituted
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | Labor--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1301 81-0 (2009)
Author: Frost, Stephen | et. al.
Relating to an employee's transportation and storage of certain firearms or ammunition while on certain property owned or controlled by the employee's employer.
House: Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Weapons
HB 1637 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to normal weekly hours of work under the shared work unemployment compensation program.
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Labor--General | Labor--Unemployment
HB 2054 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the conditions of employment for firefighters employed by certain districts and entities; providing penalties.
House: County Affairs
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--General
HB 2249 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the regulation of staff leasing services.
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
| Electronic Information Systems | Labor--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STAFF LEASING SERVICES
HB 2360 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the provision of information regarding employee eligibility for the federal earned income tax credit.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/09
| Labor--General | Taxation--Income | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2492 81-0 (2009)
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the creation, operation, and funding of the Texas Sustainable Youth Program.
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMMUNITY SERVICE | Housing--General | Labor--General | Military & Veterans | Minors--General | TEXAS YOUTHBUILD PROGRAM | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2547 81-0 (2009)
Author: Giddings, HelenSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the use of a description of employment in determining the safety and appropriateness of a return to employment by an injured employee.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
| Labor--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3153 81-0 (2009)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to unemployment compensation modernization.
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
Referred to Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
| Disabilities, Persons with | Family--Family Violence | Labor--General | Labor--Unemployment
HB 3606 81-0 (2009)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.
Relating to election through secret ballot of a labor union as the exclusive bargaining representative.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in subcommittee
| Elections--General | LABOR UNIONS | Labor--General
HB 3614 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to transition and employment services for public school students enrolled in special education programs.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | Labor--General
HB 3877 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to requiring contractors in certain state construction contracts to provide health benefits to employees.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Health--General | Human Services--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--General | Purchasing--State
HB 3949 81-0 (2009)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that applicants for certain licenses be eligible for employment in the United States.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Labor--General
HB 4295 81-0 (2009)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Wages
HB 4377 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the confidentiality of certain communications involving an ombudsman program established by an employer as an alternative dispute resolution service.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Protection of Personal Information
SB 60 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the right of an employee who is a victim of a crime to time off from work to attend court proceedings related to that crime.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| CRIME VICTIMS | Criminal Procedure--General | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
SB 357 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to a prohibition against the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in the United States and the suspension of licenses held by certain employers for the knowing employment of those persons.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 541 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Farabee, David | et. al.
Relating to renewable energy and to incentives for Texas renewable energy jobs and manufacturing.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on Major State Calendar
| Labor--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY
SB 692 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to family care leave for certain employees; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE | Labor--General | Labor--Unemployment | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 707 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Jackson, Jim
Relating to requiring a sexually oriented business to maintain certain photographic identification records; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
| Business & Commerce--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Labor--General | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
SB 708 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the attorney general to seek an injunction against certain employment practices involving children.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Labor--General | Minors--General | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
SB 709 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Relating to activity that constitutes maintaining a common nuisance.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Labor--General | Minors--Crimes Against | NUISANCES | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
SB 710 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for the offense of employment harmful to children.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Labor--General | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
SB 730 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.Sponsor: Frost, Stephen | et. al.
Relating to an employee's transportation and storage of certain firearms or ammunition while on certain property owned or controlled by the employee's employer.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Weapons
SB 732 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to a franchise tax credit for employers that allow employees to telecommute.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Business & Commerce--General | Labor--General | Taxation--Franchise | TELECOMMUTING
SB 1125 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to transition and employment services for public school students enrolled in special education programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | Labor--General
SB 1427 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the regulation of staff leasing services.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Electronic Information Systems | Labor--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STAFF LEASING SERVICES
SB 1430 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to election through secret ballot of a labor union as the exclusive bargaining representative.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--General | LABOR UNIONS | Labor--General
SB 1450 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Wages
SB 1569 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.Sponsor: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Relating to unemployment compensation modernization.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Statement of Leg. Intent Recorded in Journal
| Disabilities, Persons with | Family--Family Violence | Labor--General | Labor--Unemployment
SB 1936 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the ceiling of the unemployment compensation fund.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Labor--General | Labor--Unemployment
SB 1975 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to normal weekly hours of work under the shared work unemployment compensation program.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Labor--General | Labor--Unemployment
SB 2179 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the termination of employment by school districts of district or campus administrators who exempt students from administration of statewide assessment instruments under certain circumstances.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Labor--General
SB 2568 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to a prohibition against the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in the United States and the suspension of licenses held by certain employers for the knowing employment of those persons.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Committee report printed and distributed
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 12 81-1 (2009)
Author: Frost, Stephen | et. al.
Relating to an employee's transportation and storage of certain firearms or ammunition while on certain property owned or controlled by the employee's employer.
House: Public Safety
Referred to Public Safety
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Weapons
SB 13 81-1 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to an employee's transportation and storage of certain firearms or ammunition while on certain property owned or controlled by the employee's employer.
Filed
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Weapons
HB 220 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the rights and liabilities of an employer with respect to the carrying of a concealed handgun.
House: Law Enforcement
Considered in Calendars
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Labor--General | Weapons
HB 307 80-0 (2007)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| DISCRIMINATION | Labor--General | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 338 80-0 (2007)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to the collection and reporting of employment information regarding beneficiaries of certain health care services and employee health benefit plan coverage.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--Indigent Health Care | Hospitals | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Labor--General
HB 456 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the employment of certain day laborers; authorizing the imposition of an administrative penalty.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Labor--General | Labor--Wages | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 511 80-0 (2007)
Author: Farabee, David | et. al.
Relating to the rights and liabilities of an employer with respect to the carrying of a concealed handgun.
House: Law Enforcement
Left pending in committee
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Labor--General | Weapons
HB 581 80-0 (2007)
Author: Deshotel, JoeSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to exempting from certain employment restrictions the employment of certain children engaged in the direct sale of newspapers to the general public.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| CHILD LABOR | Communications & Press | Labor--General | Minors--General
HB 611 80-0 (2007)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the eligibility for unemployment compensation benefits of certain employees who provide at-home infant care after the birth or adoption of a child.
House: Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Family--Parent & Child | Human Services--Child Services | Labor--General | Labor--Unemployment
HB 752 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the right of an employee to time off from work to participate in certain school activities of the employee's child.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
HB 753 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the right of an employee to time off from work to meet with certain persons affecting the education of the employee's child.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
HB 900 80-0 (2007)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.
House: Government Reform
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | Housing--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 904 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition against the construction or operation by a local governmental entity of a day labor center used to facilitate the employment of aliens not lawfully present in the United States.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aliens | Labor--General
HB 992 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to certain rights and liabilities of an employer regarding an employee's access to a concealed handgun.
House: Law Enforcement
Considered in Calendars
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Labor--General | Weapons
HB 1037 80-0 (2007)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to certain rights and liabilities of an employer regarding an employee's access to a firearm.
House: Law Enforcement
Left pending in committee
| Labor--General | Weapons
HB 1205 80-0 (2007)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the prohibition of certain employment discrimination regarding an employee who is a volunteer emergency responder.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
| Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | VOLUNTEERS
HB 1275 80-0 (2007)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the appeal by an individual entitled to a veteran's preference of certain adverse employment decisions.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/07
| Labor--General | Military & Veterans
HB 1351 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to the operation of certain staff leasing services arrangements.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Labor--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STAFF LEASING SERVICES
HB 2029 80-0 (2007)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to block grant funding for certain workforce training and employment programs and functions by the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 2153 80-0 (2007)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the right of an employee to time off from work to participate in certain school-related activities of the employee's child.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
HB 2192 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to venue in civil actions brought under the federal Employers' Liability Act or the Jones Act.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--General
HB 2241 80-0 (2007)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the work hours of and compensatory time and overtime pay for commissioned officers of the Department of Public Safety.
House: Appropriations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPENSATORY TIME | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Employees
HB 2314 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the confidentiality of certain communications involving an ombudsman program established by an employer as an alternative dispute resolution service.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
| Labor--General | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | RIGHT OF PRIVACY
HB 2517 80-0 (2007)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to damages for certain harassment by an employer.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | HARASSMENT | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
HB 2537 80-0 (2007)
Author: Macias, Nathan
Relating to liability for hiring an employee or an independent contractor who has been convicted of a nonviolent criminal offense.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | Labor--General
HB 2582 80-0 (2007)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to prohibiting employer retaliation against certain employees who report abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an elderly or disabled person.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | Labor--General | Nursing Homes | WHISTLEBLOWERS
HB 2598 80-0 (2007)
Author: Homer, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the creation and funding of the Texas Rural Job Development Fund.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Economic & Industrial Development--Rural | Labor--General | RURAL | RURAL COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF
HB 3037 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to employment leave to comply with certain family or medical obligations; providing a civil penalty.
House: Economic Development
Placed on General State Calendar
| FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3081 80-0 (2007)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | LABOR UNIONS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Wages
HB 3082 80-0 (2007)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to requiring certain municipalities to make certain payroll deductions on the request of a municipal employee.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--General
SB 311 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Noriega, Rick
Relating to reemployment rights of certain members of the National Guard.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
| Labor--General | Military & Veterans | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS
SB 534 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to certain rights and liabilities of an employer regarding an employee's access to a concealed handgun.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Labor--General | Weapons
SB 739 80-0 (2007)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the rights and liabilities of an employer with respect to the carrying of a concealed handgun.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Labor--General | Weapons
SB 996 80-0 (2007)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to employment leave to comply with certain family or medical obligations; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1014 80-0 (2007)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the application of the doctrine of sovereign immunity in a judicial proceeding to enforce certain employment rights.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions
SB 1015 80-0 (2007)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the application of the doctrine of sovereign immunity in a judicial proceeding to enforce certain employment rights.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions
SB 1273 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to block grant funding for certain workforce training and employment programs and functions by the Texas Workforce Commission.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development
SB 1471 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to employment verification agreements between the Texas Workforce Commission and consumer reporting agencies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
| CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCIES | Labor--General | Labor--Wages | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1980 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the reemployment of certain persons called to training or duty in the state military forces.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Labor--General | Military & Veterans
HB 131 79-0 (2005)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the eligibility for unemployment compensation benefits of certain employees who provide at-home infant care after the birth or adoption of a child.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Family--Parent & Child | Human Services--Child Services | Labor--General | Labor--Unemployment
HB 143 79-0 (2005)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| DISCRIMINATION | EMPLOYMENT NONDISCRIMINATION ACT, TEXAS | Labor--General | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 299 79-0 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the right of an employee to time off from work to participate in certain activities of the employee's child.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Family--Parent & Child | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
HB 424 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the safety of hotel guests; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | HOTELS & MOTELS | Labor--General | Safety
HB 426 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the right of an employee to time off from work to participate in certain school activities of the employee's child; providing a penalty.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
HB 430 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the right of an employee to time off from work to meet with certain persons affecting the education of the employee's child.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Family--Parent & Child | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
HB 701 79-0 (2005)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to a prohibition of certain employment discrimination regarding an employee who is a volunteer member of an emergency service organization.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| DISCRIMINATION | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
HB 852 79-0 (2005)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the liability of in-home service companies and residential delivery companies for negligent hiring.
House: Civil Practices
Placed on General State Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General | Safety | SUE WEAVER ACT
HB 896 79-0 (2005)
Author: Farabee, David | et. al.
Relating to the rights and liabilities of an employer with respect to the carrying of a concealed handgun.
House: Law Enforcement
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Labor--General | Weapons
HB 1196 79-0 (2005)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the work hours of and compensatory time and overtime pay for commissioned officers of the Department of Public Safety.
House: Law Enforcement
Left pending in committee
| COMPENSATORY TIME | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1206 79-0 (2005)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination in applications for employment and employment interviews.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| DISCRIMINATION | Labor--General | Religion | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 1515 79-0 (2005)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing penalties.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | Labor--General | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 1526 79-0 (2005)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination by state agencies on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION, TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION | DISCRIMINATION | Labor--General | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1750 79-0 (2005)
Author: Peña, Aaron
Relating to the right of certain employees who are crime victims to time off from work; providing a civil penalty.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| CRIME VICTIMS | Crime Victims Compensation | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
HB 1939 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ritter, AllanSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to certain disqualifications for unemployment compensation benefits for assigned employees of staff leasing services companies.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
| Labor--General | Labor--Unemployment | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STAFF LEASING SERVICES
HB 2122 79-0 (2005)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to certain unlawful employment practices.
House: Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
| DISCRIMINATION | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
HB 2144 79-0 (2005)
Author: Berman, Leo
Relating to veteran's employment preferences.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disabilities, Persons with | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Military & Veterans | State Employees
HB 2277 79-0 (2005)
Author: Peña, Aaron
Relating to an employment agreement that requires an employee to waive the right to demand a jury trial.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
HB 2519 79-0 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination in applications for employment and employment interviews.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| DISCRIMINATION | Human Relations | Labor--General | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 2522 79-0 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | Human Relations | Labor--General | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 2552 79-0 (2005)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the operation of staff leasing services companies.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STAFF LEASING SERVICES
HB 2741 79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to restrictions on the state's contracting and purchasing authority with respect to persons who promote foreign employment.
House: Government Reform
Referred to Government Reform
| Labor--General | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 2781 79-0 (2005)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to an exception for certain employees from the application of the employment-at-will doctrine.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| EMPLOYMENT AT WILL | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
HB 2782 79-0 (2005)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to requirements regarding termination of employment.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
HB 3322 79-0 (2005)
Author: Luna, Vilma
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
House: Urban Affairs
No action taken in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | LABOR UNIONS | Labor--General | Labor--Wages | PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
HB 3378 79-0 (2005)
Author: Peña, Aaron
Relating to damages that may be awarded against an employer who terminates or refuses to reemploy certain employees who are members of the state military forces.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Military & Veterans
HB 3444 79-0 (2005)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to overtime compensation earned by certain state employees.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Labor--General | Legislature | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 41 79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the right of an employee to time off from work to participate in certain activities of the employee's child.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Family--Parent & Child | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
SB 293 79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to meetings between representatives of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas and Mexican states on transportation and truck inspection issues.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately
| Common Carriers | Intergovernmental Relations | Labor--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
SB 508 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the confidentiality of certain communications involving an ombudsman's office established by an employer.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
SB 569 79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to meetings between representatives of the Texas Department of Transportation and Mexican states on transportation and truck inspection issues.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately
| Intergovernmental Relations | Labor--General | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | UNITED MEXICAN STATES | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS
SB 648 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the transfer of adult education and literacy programs from the Texas Education Agency to the Texas Workforce Commission.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| ADULT EDUCATION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--General | Labor--General | LITERACY | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 715 79-0 (2005)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the prohibition of certain required arbitration agreements and employee waivers.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
SB 976 79-0 (2005)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the operation of staff leasing services companies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STAFF LEASING SERVICES
SB 1094 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to veteran's employment preferences.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Military & Veterans | State Employees
SB 1328 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the privacy of protected health information.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ADOPTION | Family--General | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--General
SB 1478 79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to classification as an independent contractor for purposes of certain labor and insurance laws.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--General
SB 1636 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the development of occupational skills training curriculum by the Texas Education Agency.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| ADULT EDUCATION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Bilingual | Education--General | ENGLISH LANGUAGE | Labor--General
SB 1714 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Farabee, David
Relating to the operation of certain employment programs for veterans of the armed forces of the United States.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Labor--General | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 120 79-1 (2005)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to an exception for certain employees of the Texas Lottery Commission from the application of the employment-at-will doctrine.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | EMPLOYMENT AT WILL | Labor--General | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Employees
HB 50 78-0 (2003)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to the right of an employee to time off from work to meet with certain persons affecting the education of the employee's child.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Family--Parent & Child | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
HB 152 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to certain life insurance policies insuring the life of an employee.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CORPORATE OWNED/DEAD PEASANT POLICIES | Insurance--Life & Annuities | Labor--General
HB 328 78-0 (2003)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to certain information that may be obtained by a prospective employer from an applicant for employment.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Labor--General | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 355 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the right of an employee to time off from work to meet with certain persons affecting the education of the employee's child.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Family--Parent & Child | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
HB 356 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the right of an employee to time off from work to participate in certain school activities of the employee's child; providing a penalty.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Family--Parent & Child | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
HB 359 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a restriction on the mandatory arbitration of certain employment disputes.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
HB 371 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to certain restrictions on the arbitration of an employment dispute.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
HB 379 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the right of an employee to inspect the employee's personnel records.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| EMPLOYEE RECORDS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Open Records
HB 435 78-0 (2003)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to certain notification requirements for an employer of a child, a person with mental retardation, or a person who is mentally incapacitated.
House: Business & Industry
Subcommittee members named
| Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--General | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION
HB 463 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the terms of an employment contract of a political subdivision.
House: County Affairs
No action taken in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Political Subdivisions
HB 574 78-0 (2003)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| DISCRIMINATION | EMPLOYMENT NONDISCRIMINATION ACT, TEXAS | Labor--General | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 705 78-0 (2003)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to liability of in-home service companies and residential delivery companies for negligent hiring.
House: Civil Practices Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General | Safety
HB 810 78-0 (2003)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination by state agencies on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| DISCRIMINATION | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 978 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to certain life insurance policies insuring the life of an officer, stockholder, partner, or employee.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Corporations & Associations | Insurance--Life & Annuities | Labor--General
HB 983 78-0 (2003)
Author: Talton, RobertSponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the authority of an ad valorem tax appraisal district to obtain certain criminal history record information relating to an applicant for employment.
House: Local Government Ways and Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Crime Prevention | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 1053 78-0 (2003)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the confidentiality of social security numbers in certain circumstances.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--General | Open Records | SOCIAL SECURITY
HB 1136 78-0 (2003)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | HUMAN RIGHTS, COMMISSION ON | Labor--General | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 1360 78-0 (2003)
Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al.
Relating to damages that may be awarded against an employer who terminates or refuses to reemploy certain employees who are members of the state military forces.
House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations
Left pending in committee
| Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Military & Veterans
HB 1524 78-0 (2003)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination in applications for employment and employment interviews.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Labor--General | Religion | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 1854 78-0 (2003)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the participation of inmates in work programs at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--General
HB 2170 78-0 (2003)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development | Sunset Bills | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2171 78-0 (2003)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
Relating to the continuation of the Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness as the Texas Workforce Investment Council and to the functions performed by the council.
House: Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Labor--General | Sunset Bills | WORKFORCE & ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS, COUNCIL ON | WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT | WORKFORCE INVESTMENT COUNCIL, TEXAS
HB 2323 78-0 (2003)
Author: McReynolds, JimSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the transfer of certain suits regarding workers' compensation claims.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
| Courts--County & Statutory | Labor--General
HB 2369 78-0 (2003)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to arbitration of disputes between a metropolitan rapid transit authority and its employees.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 2370 78-0 (2003)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to collective bargaining by officials of the state or of a political subdivision of the state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
HB 2927 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to the implementation of a project for reintegration of offenders into the labor force.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Labor--General | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
HB 3462 78-0 (2003)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to laborers in Texas.
House: Border and International Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Labor--Agricultural Workers | Labor--General
HCR 292 78-0 (2003)
Author: Pickett, JosephSponsor: Staples, Todd
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections to H.B. No. 3441.
Signed by the Governor
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | HUMAN RIGHTS, COMMISSION ON | Labor--General | Resolutions--Corrective | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD
SB 33 78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the right of an employee to time off from work to participate in certain activities of the employee's child.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Family--Parent & Child | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
SB 137 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to insurance policies insuring the life of an employee or former employee.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Business & Commerce--General | CORPORATE OWNED/DEAD PEASANT POLICIES | Insurance--Life & Annuities | Insurance--Reform | Labor--General
SB 280 78-0 (2003)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Economic Development Senate: Government Organization
See remarks for effective date
| Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Labor--General | Labor--Unemployment | Labor--Workforce Development | PROPRIETARY SCHOOLS | Sunset Bills | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 281 78-0 (2003)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the continuation of the Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness as the Texas Workforce Investment Council and to the functions performed by the council.
House: Economic Development Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/03
| Labor--General | Sunset Bills | WORKFORCE & ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS, COUNCIL ON | WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT | WORKFORCE INVESTMENT COUNCIL, TEXAS
SB 1073 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Miller, Sid
Relating to convictions barring employment in certain facilities serving the elderly or persons with disabilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
| Aging | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--General
SB 1286 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to collective bargaining by officials of the state or of a political subdivision of the state.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
SB 1636 78-0 (2003)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the authority of an ad valorem tax appraisal district to obtain certain criminal history record information relating to an applicant for employment.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| Crime Prevention | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 30 78-1 (2003)
Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al.
Relating to procedures adopted by a state entity to ensure an employment preference for veterans.
House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations
Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel
| Labor--General | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Employees
SB 11 78-1 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to beneficiaries of certain life insurance policies.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| CORPORATE OWNED/DEAD PEASANT POLICIES | Insurance--Life & Annuities | Labor--General
HB 68 77-0 (2001)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the procedure applicable to a complaint against a personnel service or career counselor.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
| Labor--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 72 77-0 (2001)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to denial of a staff leasing services company license.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
| Labor--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STAFF LEASING SERVICES
HB 81 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the labeling of consumer goods produced through the use of child labor; providing a criminal penalty.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | CHILD LABOR | Labor--General
HB 215 77-0 (2001)
Author: Longoria, John
Relating to an exception for certain employees from the application of the employment-at-will doctrine.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| EMPLOYMENT AT WILL | Labor--General
HB 243 77-0 (2001)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to employment discrimination based on certain employer-imposed language requirements.
House: Economic Development
Laid on the table subject to call
| DISCRIMINATION | ENGLISH LANGUAGE | Labor--General
HB 295 77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination in applications for employment and employment interviews.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| DISCRIMINATION | Labor--General | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 668 77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| DISCRIMINATION | EMPLOYMENT NONDISCRIMINATION ACT, TEXAS | Labor--General | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 762 77-0 (2001)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to requiring certain employers who contract with or receive financial assistance from the state or a state agency to pay its employees a living wage; providing a penalty.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | Labor--Wages | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 813 77-0 (2001)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | Human Relations | HUMAN RIGHTS, COMMISSION ON | Labor--General | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 816 77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination by state agencies on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| DISCRIMINATION | HUMAN RIGHTS, COMMISSION ON | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 856 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the right of an employee to time off from work to participate in certain school activities of the employee's child; providing a penalty.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
HB 931 77-0 (2001)
Author: Solis, JimSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to a coordinated economic development plan for the state.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Economic & Industrial Development--Rural | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--General | RURAL
HB 989 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the right of an employee to inspect the employee's personnel records.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| EMPLOYEE RECORDS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
HB 1089 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the annual report by the Commission on Human Rights concerning certain hiring practices.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| HUMAN RIGHTS, COMMISSION ON | Labor--General
HB 1214 77-0 (2001)
Author: Pitts, JimSponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the regulation of certain occupations by, and other powers and duties of, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Labor--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1260 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to work projects on which the labor of inmates confined in county jail may be used.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Labor--General | PRISON LABOR
HB 1701 77-0 (2001)
Author: Reyna, Elvira
Relating to the exemption from jury service of certain employees of a business entity.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
| Courts--Juries | Labor--General | Labor--Wages
HB 1733 77-0 (2001)
Author: Moreno, JoeSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the licensing requirements for labor halls in certain municipalities.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--General | Labor--General
HB 1761 77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the right of an employee to time off from work to meet with certain persons affecting the education of the employee's child.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Record vote
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Family--Parent & Child | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
HB 1872 77-0 (2001)
Author: Solis, JimSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to local employment impact statements required before a state agency may adopt a rule.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/01
| Labor--General | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2247 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ellis, DanSponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to establishing an exit interview process for employees of the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 2265 77-0 (2001)
Author: Villarreal, MikeSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the funding of child-care subsidies by the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
| Day Care | Human Services--Child Services | Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development--Rural | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2537 77-0 (2001)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the recovery of exemplary damages by the surviving spouse or heirs of the body of a deceased employee.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2622 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to arbitration of disputes between a metropolitan rapid transit authority and its employees.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| Labor--General | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 3042 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to the use of, and access to, certain information regarding a current or former employee.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
HB 3087 77-0 (2001)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to prohibiting procurement by the state of goods created using child or forced labor.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| CHILD LABOR | Labor--General | Purchasing--General
HB 3342 77-0 (2001)
Author: Moreno, Joe
Relating to the rights of temporary employees.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Labor--General
HB 3473 77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to prohibiting employer retaliation against certain employees who report child abuse or neglect.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
| CHILD ABUSE | DISCRIMINATION | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 3615 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the clarifying prohibition against impermissible consideration of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, or disability in employment practices.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| DISCRIMINATION | Human Relations | Labor--General
SB 12 77-0 (2001)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: McCall, Brian
Relating to a prohibition of discrimination based on the use of certain information in the determination of eligibility for employment, an occupational license, or insurance coverage.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
| DISCRIMINATION | DNA | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Labor--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 13 77-0 (2001)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to a prohibition of discrimination in the determination of eligibility for employment, occupational licenses, and health insurance coverage based on the use of certain genetic characteristics.
Senate: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee
| DISCRIMINATION | DNA | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Life & Annuities | Labor--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 60 77-0 (2001)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to a prohibition of discrimination in the determination of eligibility for employment, occupational licenses, and insurance coverage based on certain genetic information and to limitations on the use of that information.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| DISCRIMINATION | DNA | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Life & Annuities | Labor--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 143 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to a coordinated economic development plan for the state.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Economic & Industrial Development--Rural | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--General | RURAL
SB 520 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the annual report by the Commission on Human Rights concerning certain hiring practices.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| HUMAN RIGHTS, COMMISSION ON | Labor--General
SB 836 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the allocation of certain child care funds to local workforce development areas.
Senate: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee
| Day Care | Human Services--Child Services | Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development
SB 1698 77-0 (2001)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to employment discrimination based on certain employer-imposed language requirements.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| DISCRIMINATION | ENGLISH LANGUAGE | Labor--General
SB 1721 77-0 (2001)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the clarifying prohibition against impermissible consideration of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, or disability in employment practices.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| DISCRIMINATION | EVIDENCE | Human Relations | Labor--General
HB 22 76-0 (1999)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to assignment of an employee's rights in an invention.
House: Business & Industry
No action taken in committee
| ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHTS IN AN INVENTION ACT | Business & Commerce--General | Labor--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 160 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, MiguelSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the regulation of certain sales or solicitations made by children; providing a penalty.
House: Economic Development Senate: Human Services
Effective on 9/1/99
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CHILD LABOR | Labor--General | Minors--General
HB 180 76-0 (1999)
Author: Longoria, John
Relating to an exception for certain employees from the application of the employment-at-will doctrine.
House: Economic Development
Considered in Calendars
| EMPLOYMENT AT WILL | Labor--General
HB 328 76-0 (1999)
Author: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to prohibiting certain discrimination against an employee who sustains an employment-related injury.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| DISCRIMINATION | Human Relations | Labor--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 341 76-0 (1999)
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the use of certain information regarding a current or former employee.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
| EMPLOYEE RECORDS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
HB 363 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ehrhardt, Harryette | et. al.
Relating to employment discrimination by school districts.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| DISCRIMINATION | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | Human Relations | Labor--General | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 407 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to certain restrictions on the use of labor union dues; providing penalties.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Elections--Campaign Financing | LABOR UNIONS | Labor--General | LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
HB 475 76-0 (1999)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| DISCRIMINATION | EMPLOYMENT NONDISCRIMINATION ACT, TEXAS | Human Relations | Labor--General | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 478 76-0 (1999)
Author: Seaman, Gene
Relating to certain information that school districts must provide to teachers and administrators.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Labor--General
HB 558 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hunter, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the requirement that state employees present proof of selective service registration or exemption.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
| Labor--General | Military & Veterans | State Employees
HB 574 76-0 (1999)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to suspension of public school teachers without pay.
House: Public Education
Withdrawn from schedule
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Labor--General
HB 669 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al.
Relating to criminal history records of and disclosure of certain conduct by employees, volunteers, and prospective employees and volunteers of certain educational entities.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Labor--General | VOLUNTEERS
HB 757 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the civil consequences of successfully completing a period of deferred adjudication community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Housing | Labor--General
HB 764 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the right of an employee to time off from work to participate in certain school activities of the employee's child; providing a penalty.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Family--Parent & Child | Labor--General
HB 895 76-0 (1999)
Author: Turner, SylvesterSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to restrictions on the employment of certain children; providing penalties.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Referred to s/c by chair
| CHILD LABOR | Labor--General | Labor--Health & Safety
HB 909 76-0 (1999)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination in applications for employment and employment interviews.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| DISCRIMINATION | Human Relations | Labor--General | Religion | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 913 76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination in applications for employment and employment interviews.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| DISCRIMINATION | Human Relations | Labor--General | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 934 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hawley, Judy
Relating to payment of contributions by certain employers of domestic service workers.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| DOMESTIC SERVICES EMPLOYEES | Labor--General | Labor--Wages
HB 946 76-0 (1999)
Author: Farrar, JessicaSponsor: Bernsen, David
Relating to a prohibition of the waiver of certain employment benefits by the acceptance of the payment of wages; providing a penalty.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Testimony taken in committee
| Labor--General | Labor--Wages | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1099 76-0 (1999)
Author: Tillery, Dale | et. al.
Relating to collective bargaining by employees of local governments.
House: County Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
| LABOR UNIONS | Labor--General | State Employees
HB 1184 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hilbert, PaulSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the regulation of staff leasing services.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
| Labor--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STAFF LEASING SERVICES
HB 1201 76-0 (1999)
Author: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to the conditions of employment for police officers in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | LABOR UNIONS | Labor--General
HB 1316 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the accumulation and valuation of sick leave by certain firefighters and police officers.
House: Urban Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--General
HB 1324 76-0 (1999)
Author: Garcia, DomingoSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to termination of an employee who performs jury duty; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Economic Development Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
| Courts--Juries | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Labor--General
HB 1441 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to employment harmful to persons younger than 21 years of age on the premises of a holder of an alcoholic beverage permit or license.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Crimes--Against Morals | Labor--General | Minors--Health & Safety | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
HB 1442 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to employment harmful to persons younger than 21 years of age; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Against Morals | Labor--General | Minors--Health & Safety | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
HB 1448 76-0 (1999)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to restrictions on off-duty employment of Texas Department of Public Safety officers.
House: Public Safety
Subcommittee members named
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Employees
HB 1584 76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to a referral to Project RIO by a local workforce development board.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Labor--General
HB 1636 76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to municipal payroll deductions.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | LABOR UNIONS | Labor--General | Labor--Wages | Salaries & Expenses
HB 1651 76-0 (1999)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the right of an employee to time off from work to participate in certain activities of the employee's child; providing a penalty.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Family--Parent & Child | Labor--General
HB 1960 76-0 (1999)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to payment of wage requirements regarding employees charged with certain criminal offenses.
House: Economic Development
No action taken in subcommittee
| Crimes--Against Property | Labor--General | Labor--Wages
HB 2128 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hodge, Terri
Relating to the right of an employee to inspect the personnel records regarding that employee; providing a penalty.
House: Economic Development
Considered in Calendars
| EMPLOYEE RECORDS | Labor--General
HB 2369 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the termination of certain public school district employees.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
HB 2422 76-0 (1999)
Author: Salinas Jr., Ignacio | et. al.
Relating to the assignment of a work-family facilitator for the Work and Family Policies Clearinghouse.
House: Economic Development
Considered in Calendars
| Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2487 76-0 (1999)
Author: Tillery, Dale
Relating to the creation and operation of an employer advisory committee for the labor exchange system administered by the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Economic Development
Considered in Calendars
| LABOR EXCHANGE SYSTEM OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE | Labor--General | Legislature | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2489 76-0 (1999)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | Housing | Human Relations | HUMAN RIGHTS, COMMISSION ON | Labor--General | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 2665 76-0 (1999)
Author: George, Kenn
Relating to the immunity from liability of employers who provide certain information to a law enforcement agency.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | EMPLOYEE RECORDS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Law Enforcement
HB 2723 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hupp, Suzanna
Relating to the prohibition against the collection of certain information.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HB 2881 76-0 (1999)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to employment discrimination based on certain employer-imposed language requirements.
House: Economic Development
Considered in Calendars
| DISCRIMINATION | ENGLISH LANGUAGE | Labor--General
HB 3601 76-0 (1999)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination affecting certain former offenders.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | DISCRIMINATION | Labor--General
HB 3658 76-0 (1999)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.Sponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to the enterprise zone program.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
| Business & Commerce--Enterprise Zones | Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--General
HCR 125 76-0 (1999)
Author: Isett, Carl
Memorializing the U.S. Congress to allow Texas and other states to obtain waivers from Social Security.
House: Pensions & Investments
Left pending in committee
| Labor--General | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | SOCIAL SECURITY
SB 90 76-0 (1999)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the use of certain information regarding a current or former employee.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to s/c on Tech & Business by Chair
| EMPLOYEE RECORDS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
SB 227 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the budget for Texas Workforce Commission programs.
Senate: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 245 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the right of an employee to time off from work to perform certain family obligations; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Family--General | Labor--General
SB 428 76-0 (1999)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to school district policies and procedures for terminating the employment of certain educational support employees.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
SB 525 76-0 (1999)
Author: Luna, Gregory | et. al.Sponsor: Uher, D.R.
Relating to compensation and benefits for members of the state military forces and their dependents.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/99
| Labor--General | Military & Veterans
SB 538 76-0 (1999)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition of discrimination in the determination of eligibility for employment, occupational licenses, and insurance coverage based on certain genetic information and to limitations on the use of that information.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Placed on General State Calendar
| DISCRIMINATION | DNA | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Labor--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 568 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to municipal payroll deductions.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | LABOR UNIONS | Labor--General | Labor--Wages | Salaries & Expenses
SB 745 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to employment discrimination based on certain employer-imposed language requirements.
Senate: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| DISCRIMINATION | ENGLISH LANGUAGE | Labor--General
SB 1539 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., MarioSponsor: Talton, Robert
Relating to local control of police officer employment matters by certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | LABOR UNIONS | Labor--General
SB 1629 76-0 (1999)
Author: Sibley, David
Relating to the enterprise zone program.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Business & Commerce--Enterprise Zones | Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--General
HB 39 75-0 (1997)
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a prohibition of discrimination in the determination of eligibility for employment, occupational licenses, and coverage under certain health benefit plans based on the use of certain genetic tests and to limitations on the use of information derived from those tests; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
| Human Relations | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Labor--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 40 75-0 (1997)
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the use of certain information regarding a current or former employee.
House: Economic Development Senate: Jurisprudence
Tagged in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--General
HB 81 75-0 (1997)
Author: Longoria, John
Relating to an exception for certain employees from the application of the employment-at-will doctrine.
House: Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Labor--General
HB 160 75-0 (1997)
Author: Rodriguez, Ciro | et. al.Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the establishment of an advisory committee to the Texas Workforce Commission on apprenticeship and job-training issues.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor
| APPRENTICESHIP & TRAINING ADVISORY COMMITTEE | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 220 75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, GlenSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to discrimination in employment based on certain perceived disabilities.
House: Economic Development Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Relations | Labor--General
HB 272 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hamric, Peggy | et. al.
Relating to the offense of employment harmful to a person younger than 21 years of age.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Against Morals | Labor--General | Minors
HB 487 75-0 (1997)
Author: Danburg, Debra | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| EMPLOYMENT NONDISCRIMINATION ACT, TEXAS | Human Relations | Labor--General
HB 564 75-0 (1997)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to certain hearings and investigations conducted by the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
| Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1120 75-0 (1997)
Author: Davila, Diana
Relating to the employment of minors on the premises of a sexually oriented business; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Against Morals | Labor--General | Minors | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
HB 1141 75-0 (1997)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to termination of employment requirements regarding certain employees; providing a civil penalty.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Labor--General
HB 1165 75-0 (1997)
Author: Serna, Gilbert | et. al.
Relating to fire and police employee relations in certain political subdivisions.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Fire Fighters & Police | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions
HB 1199 75-0 (1997)
Author: Tillery, Dale
Relating to the eligibility of certain counties to create a sheriff's department civil service system.
House: County Affairs
Reported favorably as substituted
| Labor--General | Law Enforcement | SHERIFFS
HB 1453 75-0 (1997)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the enforcement of certain laws prohibiting employment discrimination by the Commission on Human Rights.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
| Human Relations | HUMAN RIGHTS, COMMISSION ON | Labor--General
HB 1457 75-0 (1997)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination in applications for employment and employment interviews.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Human Relations | Labor--General
HB 1465 75-0 (1997)
Author: Haggerty, PatSponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to the regulation of staff leasing services companies; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
| EMPLOYEE-STAFF LEASING SERVICES | Labor--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1517 75-0 (1997)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination in applications for employment and employment interviews.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Human Relations | Labor--General
HB 1574 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hodge, Terri | et. al.
Relating to the right of an employee to inspect the personnel records regarding that employee; providing a penalty.
House: Economic Development
Record vote
| Labor--General | Open Records
HB 1640 75-0 (1997)
Author: Raymond, RichardSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to assessment of adult education programs and program participants.
House: Economic Development Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
| Education--General | Labor--General
HB 1761 75-0 (1997)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to a prohibition on certain requirements imposed by temporary employment services.
House: Economic Development Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Effective on 9/1/97
| Labor--General
HB 2217 75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to preventing fraud by using data matching projects and creating the state directory of new hires.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Human Services--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Labor--General
HB 2483 75-0 (1997)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to the requirement that certain persons required to pay child support participate in job training.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| Family--Child Support | Labor--General
HB 2637 75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to benefits for certain state employees who become employees of an entity that contracts with the state or a public entity created by the state to perform services previously provided by the state.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Labor--General | State Employees
HB 2739 75-0 (1997)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to criminal history record checks regarding certain applicants for employment.
House: Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General
HB 2818 75-0 (1997)
Author: Torres, Gerard
Relating to grievance procedures for fire fighters and police officers of certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| Fire Fighters & Police | Labor--General
HB 2904 75-0 (1997)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to the creation, operation, and funding of the Texas Youthworks Program.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Family--Juvenile Delinquency | Labor--General | Minors | YOUTHWORKS PROGRAM, TEXAS
HB 2915 75-0 (1997)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to retirement benefits for certain state employees whose state jobs are lost as a result of contracts to provide services previously provided by the state and to benefits under the contracts.
House: Economic Development Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| Labor--General | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Employees
HB 3048 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hodge, TerriSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the application of certain laws prohibiting employment discrimination.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/97
| Human Relations | Labor--General
HB 3259 75-0 (1997)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to training and apprenticeships in allied health professions for certain recipients of temporary assistance for needy families.
House: Economic Development
Placed on General State Calendar
| Health--General | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Labor--General
HB 3512 75-0 (1997)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri | et. al.Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to assistance or benefits provided to state employees who lose their jobs as a result of a reduction in force or the privatization of state services or who retire.
House: Economic Development Senate: State Affairs
Tagged in committee
| Labor--General | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Employees
SB 98 75-0 (1997)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition of discrimination in the determination of eligibility for employment and coverage under certain group health benefit plans based on the use of certain genetic tests and to limitations on the use of information derived from those tests; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Economic Development
Withdrawn from intent calendar
| Human Relations | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Labor--General
SB 154 75-0 (1997)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the establishment of an advisory committee to the Texas Workforce Commission on apprenticeship and job-training issues.
Senate: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| APPRENTICESHIP & TRAINING ADVISORY COMMITTEE | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 755 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the number of hours that certain employers may require an employee to work; providing a penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Record vote
| Labor--General
SB 785 75-0 (1997)
Author: Nixon, Drew
Relating to the regulation of certain staff leasing services; providing penalties.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| EMPLOYEE-STAFF LEASING SERVICES | Labor--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 990 75-0 (1997)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the use of certain information regarding a current or former employee.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--General
SB 1024 75-0 (1997)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to grievance procedures for fire fighters and police officers of certain municipalities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| Fire Fighters & Police | Labor--General
SB 1303 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the right of an employee to time off from work to perform certain family obligations.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Family--Parent & Child | Labor--General
SB 1379 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to assessment of adult education programs and program participants.
Senate: Education
Withdrawn from intent calendar
| Education--General | Labor--General
SB 1535 75-0 (1997)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the creation of the State Board of Communities In Schools and the operation and expansion of a statewide Communities In Schools program.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1693 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to retirement benefits for certain state employees whose state jobs are lost as a result of contracts to provide services previously provided by the state and to benefits under the contracts.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Labor--General | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Employees
SB 1732 75-0 (1997)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to assistance or benefits provided to state employees who lose their jobs as a result of a reduction in force or the privatization of state services or who retire.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Labor--General | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Employees
SB 1810 75-0 (1997)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al.Sponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the creation, operation, and funding of the Texas Youthworks Program.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/97
| Family--Juvenile Delinquency | Labor--General | Minors | YOUTHWORKS PROGRAM, TEXAS
SB 1881 75-0 (1997)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the assignment of a rating to the level of impairment of certain employees.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Labor--General
SB 1882 75-0 (1997)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to determining the level of impairment of certain employees.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Labor--General
SB 1887 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to an appropriation to the Texas Workforce Commission.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Labor--General | State Finances--Appropriations | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 56 74-0 (1995)
Author: McCall, Brian
Relating to the prohibition of discrimination based on genetic screening.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Health--General | Labor--General
HB 153 74-0 (1995)
Author: Romo, Sylvia
Relating to the employment of children; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Labor--General | Minors
HB 154 74-0 (1995)
Author: Romo, Sylvia
Relating to the creation of the offense of permitting a child to sell items or services or solicit donations at night.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Labor--General | Minors
HB 343 74-0 (1995)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition of discrimination in the determination of eligibility for employment, occupational licenses, and insurance coverage based on the use of genetic testing.
House: Economic Development
Referred to subcommittee
| Health--General | Human Relations | Insurance--General | Labor--General
HB 360 74-0 (1995)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to certain procedures for perfecting a mechanic's, contractor's, or materialmen's lien; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Labor--General | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 514 74-0 (1995)
Author: Conley, Karyne
Relating to the employment of inmates of the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice by contractors constructing institutional division facilities.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--General
HB 622 74-0 (1995)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to protection of an employee in the private sector who reports certain activities; providing a civil penalty.
House: Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Human Relations | Labor--General
HB 688 74-0 (1995)
Author: Hernandez, Christine
Relating to the right of an employee to time off from work to participate in certain school activities of the employee's child.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Family--Parent & Child | Labor--General
HB 691 74-0 (1995)
Author: Lewis, Ron
Relating to indemnification in certain construction contracts.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to subcommittee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--General
HB 818 74-0 (1995)
Author: Horn, Jim
Relating to grants awarded under the smart jobs fund program.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Labor--General | SMART JOBS FUND
HB 822 74-0 (1995)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination against a person based on the person's criminal history record.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Human Relations | Labor--General
HB 912 74-0 (1995)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to participation of certain AFDC recipients in the job opportunities and basic skills (JOBS) training program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Human Services--General | Labor--General
HB 994 74-0 (1995)
Author: Delisi, DianneSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the employment of children in certain activities.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
| Labor--General | Minors | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1028 74-0 (1995)
Author: Oliveira, ReneSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to the enforcement of certain regulations regarding the employment of children.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/95
| Labor--General | Minors
HB 1123 74-0 (1995)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to enforcement alternatives for contempt orders for certain obligors who are delinquent in child support payments.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| Education--General | Family--Child Support | Labor--General
HB 1162 74-0 (1995)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to expansion of the JOBS program to assist teenagers.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Labor--General | Minors
HB 1180 74-0 (1995)
Author: Turner, SylvesterSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to providing employment services and other information to persons formerly sentenced to the institutional division or the state jail division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--General
HB 1267 74-0 (1995)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to the offense of employment harmful to a person younger than 21 years of age.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Against Morals | Labor--General | Minors
HB 1310 74-0 (1995)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to employment harmful to persons younger than 21 years of age; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Crimes--Against Morals | Labor--General | Minors
HB 1323 74-0 (1995)
Author: Romo, SylviaSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the employment of children; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/95
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Labor--General | Minors
HB 1341 74-0 (1995)
Author: Stiles, MarkSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the operation and funding of the Work and Family Policies Clearinghouse.
House: Economic Development Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/95
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Health--General | Labor--General | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HB 1349 74-0 (1995)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the consolidation of certain programs regarding unemployment compensation, job training, labor and employment, and workforce development, the creation of a statewide workforce development system, and the operations of the Texas Employment Commission.
House: Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, TEXAS
HB 1403 74-0 (1995)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to the provision of services and other assistance to needy people, including health and human services and assistance in becoming self-dependent.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| ELECTRONIC BENFITS TRANFERS, INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE ON | Human Services--General | INTERAGENCY WORK GROUP | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1427 74-0 (1995)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to supported employment of persons with a disability.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | INTERAGENCY WORK GROUP | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1521 74-0 (1995)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to grants awarded to certain businesses under the smart jobs fund program.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Labor--General
HB 1526 74-0 (1995)
Author: Zbranek, Zeb
Relating to indemnity provisions in certain agreements.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to subcommittee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--General | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas
HB 1550 74-0 (1995)
Author: Horn, Jim
Relating to the imposition and collection of sales tax from a staff leasing service company.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| EMPLOYEE-STAFF LEASING SERVICES | Labor--General | Taxation--Sales
HB 1626 74-0 (1995)
Author: Rangel, Irma | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.
House: State Affairs
Coauthor Authorized
| Human Relations | Labor--General
HB 1849 74-0 (1995)
Author: Lewis, Ron
Relating to uniform rules on the hours of work by county employees.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--General
HB 1863 74-0 (1995)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for and the provision of services and programs for needy people, including children; to assistance in becoming or remaining self-dependent; and to the responsibility of parents and others to assist needy people, including children, in becoming or remaining self-dependent; providing penalties.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/95
| ADULT LITERACY AND LEARNING, TEXAS CENTER FOR | ELECTRONIC BENFITS TRANFERS, INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE ON | EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS | Health--General | Human Services--General | INTERAGENCY WORK GROUP | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
HB 1986 74-0 (1995)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to employment of resident physicians and students by institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--General | Labor--General
HB 2088 74-0 (1995)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the elimination of certain budget approval requirements applicable to the Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| Labor--General | WORKFORCE & ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS, COUNCIL ON
HB 2675 74-0 (1995)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the repeal of Sections: 2.01(6), (7)(B), and 5.15. Chapter 276, Acts 1993, 73rd Legislature, Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. former Article 5221k, now Chapter 21, Labor Code.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--General
HB 2763 74-0 (1995)
Author: Wolens, Steven
Relating to persons entitled to a lien on a homestead for furnishing material or performing labor.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to subcommittee
| Labor--General | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 2858 74-0 (1995)
Author: Raymond, RichardSponsor: Montford, John
Relating to the operation of the smart jobs fund and the employment training program created under that fund.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Placed on intent calendar
| Labor--General | SMART JOBS FUND | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2896 74-0 (1995)
Author: Longoria, John
Relating to an exception for certain employees from the application of the employment-at-will doctrine.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Labor--General
HB 2948 74-0 (1995)
Author: Davila, Diana
Relating to restrictions on certain employer-imposed workplace language requirements and to employee notification of those restrictions and other equal employment opportunity requirements by the Commission on Human Rights.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Human Relations | HUMAN RIGHTS, COMMISSION ON | Labor--General
HB 2985 74-0 (1995)
Author: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Relating to the regulation of certain staff leasing services; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| EMPLOYEE-STAFF LEASING SERVICES | Labor--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3124 74-0 (1995)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the recovery of reasonable attorney's fees by the state in proceedings under Chapter 21, Labor Code.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Labor--General | Lawyers
HCR 66 74-0 (1995)
Author: Johnson, Jerry
Requesting the United States Congress to consolidate federal workforce development programs and provide workforce development funding in the form of block grants.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Labor--General | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SB 22 74-0 (1995)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the provision of services and other assistance to needy people, including health and human services and assistance in becoming self-dependent.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Withdrawn from intent calendar
| ADULT LITERACY AND LEARNING, TEXAS CENTER FOR | ELECTRONIC BENFITS TRANFERS, INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE ON | Health--General | Human Services--General | INTERAGENCY WORK GROUP | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 57 74-0 (1995)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the offense of employment harmful to a person younger than 21 years of age.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Against Morals | Labor--General | Minors
SB 194 74-0 (1995)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the operation and expansion of the Communities in Schools program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BUSINESS FOUNDATION COUNCIL | Education--School Districts | Labor--General
SB 215 74-0 (1995)
Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Raymond, Richard
Relating to the establishment of a self-employment assistance program.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Considered in Calendars
| Labor--General | Labor--Unemployment
SB 341 74-0 (1995)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Lewis, Ron
Relating to indemnification in certain construction contracts.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Economic Development
Placed on General State Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--General
SB 596 74-0 (1995)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the consolidation of certain programs regarding job training, labor, and employment, the creation of a statewide workforce development system, and the creation and operation of the Texas Workforce Development Department.
Senate: Economic Development
Co-author authorized
| Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, TEXAS
SB 677 74-0 (1995)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Relating to uniform rules on the hours of work by county employees.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--General
SB 849 74-0 (1995)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the recovery of reasonable attorney's fees by the state in proceedings under Chapter 21, Labor Code.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Labor--General | Lawyers
SB 1230 74-0 (1995)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the right of an employee to time off from work to participate in certain school activities of the employee's child.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Family--Parent & Child | Labor--General
SB 1273 74-0 (1995)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to the operation of the smart jobs fund and the employment training program created under that fund.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Labor--General | SMART JOBS FUND | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1370 74-0 (1995)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the regulation of certain staff leasing services.
Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
| EMPLOYEE-STAFF LEASING SERVICES | Labor--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1537 74-0 (1995)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to staff leasing services.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| EMPLOYEE-STAFF LEASING SERVICES | Labor--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1630 74-0 (1995)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the regulation of certain staff leasing services; providing penalties.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| EMPLOYEE-STAFF LEASING SERVICES | Labor--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SCR 19 74-0 (1995)
Author: Harris, Chris
Encouraging state agencies to work with local governments and private employers to develop and implement employment programs for juvenile offenders.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Family--Juvenile Delinquency | Labor--General | Minors | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 31 73-0 (1993)
Author: Cuellar, Renato | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to government contracts for which a performance or payment bond is required; providing a penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/93
| BONDS | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions | Purchasing--State
HB 549 73-0 (1993)
Author: Schechter, Sue | et. al.
Relating to the offense of employment harmful to a person younger than 21 years of age.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Against Persons | Labor--General | Minors
HB 651 73-0 (1993)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of certain discriminatory employment practices.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | Human Relations | Labor--General
HB 666 73-0 (1993)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the establishment, operation, and funding of an employment training program; reducing the entry level and replenishment unemployment tax rates; imposing an assessment for employment training purposes.
House: Economic Development
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Economic & Industrial Development | Labor--General | SMART JOBS FUND | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 694 73-0 (1993)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Relating to discrimination in employment based on perceived disabilities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | Human Relations | Labor--General
HB 752 73-0 (1993)
Author: Saunders, RobertSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the adoption of a nonsubstantive revision of the statutes relating to labor and employment, including conforming amendments, repeals, and penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/93
| Labor--General | Statutory Revision
HB 860 73-0 (1993)
Author: Delco, Wilhelmina | et. al.Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the prohibition of certain discriminatory employment practices.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/93
| Disabilities, Persons with | Human Relations | Labor--General
HB 896 73-0 (1993)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to a restriction of the use of certain indemnity provisions in construction contracts.
House: Business & Industry
Considered in Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--General
HB 932 73-0 (1993)
Author: Marchant, Ken
Relating to government contracts for which a performance or payment bond is required.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| BONDS | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions | Purchasing--State
HB 937 73-0 (1993)
Author: Lewis, RonSponsor: Haley, Bill
Relating to a prohibition of certain discrimination regarding an employee who participates in an emergency evacuation.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Labor--General
HB 1056 73-0 (1993)
Author: Delco, Wilhelmina | et. al.Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the creation of county jail industries programs and the use of inmates confined in county jails for public works, public improvements, and public maintenance projects.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Labor--General
HB 1090 73-0 (1993)
Author: Junell, Robert
Relating to the administration and operation of certain job training programs.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Labor--General
HB 1103 73-0 (1993)
Author: Gutierrez, RobertoSponsor: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to the hours of labor and vacation of members of fire departments in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/93
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police | Labor--General
HB 1119 73-0 (1993)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to fees charged by a personnel service.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Withdrawn from schedule
| Labor--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1192 73-0 (1993)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the requirement that certain parents who are delinquent in child support payments participate in job training programs.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from intent calendar
| Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | Labor--General
HB 1328 73-0 (1993)
Author: Longoria, John
Relating to a prohibition of the application of the employment-at-will doctrine to certain employees.
House: Economic Development
Referred to subcommittee
| Labor--General
HB 1390 73-0 (1993)
Author: Romo, Sylvia | et. al.Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the employment of children.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Labor--General | Minors
HB 1391 73-0 (1993)
Author: Romo, Sylvia | et. al.Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the creation of the offense of permitting a child to sell items or services or solicit donations at night.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Labor--General | Minors
HB 1429 73-0 (1993)
Author: Stiles, MarkSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to prompt payment to contractors and subcontractors in connection with improvements to real property.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
| CONTRACTORS | Labor--General | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1560 73-0 (1993)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri
Relating to employment discrimination based on an employee's weight.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Human Relations | Labor--General
HB 1602 73-0 (1993)
Author: Conley, Karyne | et. al.
Relating to the employment of inmates of the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice by contractors constructing institutional division facilities.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--General
HB 1610 73-0 (1993)
Author: Smith, Ashley | et. al.
Relating to the consolidation of economic development, technical education, job training, employment, and unemployment insurance programs and the development of an integrated state-local delivery system serving all Texans.
House: Economic Development
Coauthor Authorized
| Business & Commerce--General | COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF | Economic & Industrial Development | ECONOMIC AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ACT, TEXAS | EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS | LABOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION, COUNCIL ON | Labor--General | Labor--Unemployment | PARTNERSHIP FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL EDUCATION, ADVISORY COMT.
HB 1619 73-0 (1993)
Author: Solis, JimSponsor: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to the conveyance of certain state-owned real property by the Texas Employment Commission.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
| EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS | Labor--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 1855 73-0 (1993)
Author: Linebarger, Libby | et. al.
Relating to workforce development, investment in human resources, the organization, administration, and operation of agencies of state government providing these services, and creating the Commission on Education and Economic Competitiveness.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Economic & Industrial Development | EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS, COMMISSION ON | Education--General | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1868 73-0 (1993)
Author: Conley, Karyne
Relating to assistance to certain small contractors on public works projects.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | CONTRACTORS | Labor--General
HB 1915 73-0 (1993)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Coauthor Authorized
| Human Relations | Labor--General
HB 1983 73-0 (1993)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the employment of children; providing criminal and administrative penalties.
House: Economic Development
Laid on the table subject to call
| Labor--General | Minors
HB 2265 73-0 (1993)
Author: Flores, YolandaSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the conveyance of certain state-owned real property by the Texas Employment Commission.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
| EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS | Labor--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 2311 73-0 (1993)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination against a person based on the person's criminal history record.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Human Relations | Labor--General
HB 2517 73-0 (1993)
Author: Horn, Jim
Relating to grant applications to the Smart Jobs Program Fund.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Labor--General
HB 2579 73-0 (1993)
Author: Davila, Diana
Relating to the unlawful employment practice of an employer requiring employees to speak a particular language at the work place during non-duty hours.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Human Relations | Labor--General
HCR 154 73-0 (1993)
Author: Davila, Diana
Requesting the Texas Commission on Human Rights to notify employers and employees that federal law prohibits imposing strict language requirements as a condition of employment.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| HUMAN RIGHTS, COMMISSION ON | Labor--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 3 73-0 (1993)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to family and medical leave for certain employees; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Family--Parent & Child | Health--General | Labor--General | PARENTAL LEAVE
SB 130 73-0 (1993)
Author: Montford, John | et. al.Sponsor: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the establishment, operation, and funding of an employment training program; reducing the entry level and replenishment unemployment tax rates; imposing an assessment for employment training purposes.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/93
| Economic & Industrial Development | Labor--General | SMART JOBS FUND | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 227 73-0 (1993)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the minimum contract amount in a public works or construction contract requiring execution of a bond.
House: State Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Referred to State Affairs
| Labor--General | Purchasing--General
SB 257 73-0 (1993)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to government contracts for which a performance or payment bond is required.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| BONDS | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions | Purchasing--State
SB 287 73-0 (1993)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the offense of employment harmful to a person younger than 21 years of age.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Crimes--Against Persons | Labor--General | Minors
SB 406 73-0 (1993)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the adoption of a nonsubstantive revision of the statutes relating to labor and employment, including conforming amendments, repeals, and penalties.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Labor--General | Statutory Revision
SB 411 73-0 (1993)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the prohibition of certain discriminatory employment practices.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disabilities, Persons with | Human Relations | Labor--General
SB 461 73-0 (1993)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: McCall, Brian
Relating to the construction of public works.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Labor--General
SB 585 73-0 (1993)
Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to a standardized system for reporting equal employment opportunity information from state agencies and universities.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| Education--Higher--General | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 592 73-0 (1993)
Author: Harris, O.H. | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain staff leasing services; providing penalties.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Business & Commerce--General | Labor--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STAFF LEASING SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 642 73-0 (1993)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Smith, Ashley | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness, the creation of local workforce development boards, and the development of an integrated state and local program delivery system serving all Texans.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/93
| Business & Commerce--General | COMMERCE & LABOR, TX. COMMN. ON | COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF | Economic & Industrial Development | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & WORKFORCE COMPETITIVENESS ACT, TEXAS | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, COUNCIL FOR | EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS | Labor--General | Labor--Unemployment | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL EDUCATION, ADVISORY COMT. | WORKFORCE & ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS, COUNCIL ON | WORKFORCE COMPETITIVENESS, COUNCIL FOR
SB 694 73-0 (1993)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the creation of county jail industries programs and the use of county jail inmates for public works, public improvements, and public maintenance projects.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Labor--General
SB 917 73-0 (1993)
Author: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to the conveyance of certain state-owned real property by the Texas Employment Commission.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS | Labor--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 939 73-0 (1993)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the employment of children; providing criminal and administrative penalties.
House: Economic Development Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/93
| Labor--General | Minors
SB 1147 73-0 (1993)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to workforce development, investment in human resources, the organization, administration, and operation of agencies of state government providing these services, and creating the Commission on Education and Economic Competitiveness.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Economic & Industrial Development | EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS, COMMISSION ON | Education--General | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1299 73-0 (1993)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the appointment by the governor of the governing bodies of certain nonprofit corporations that administer public job training funds.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Governor | Labor--General
HB 32 72-0 (1991)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to the establishment of mandatory maternity leave programs for certain private employees.
House: Labor and Employment Relations
Laid on table subject to call in committee
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Labor--General | PARENTAL LEAVE
HB 142 72-0 (1991)
Author: Blair, FredSponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to disclosure of information by applicants for employment in certain multi-occupant residential housing; providing criminal penalties.
House: Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Housing | Labor--General
HB 177 72-0 (1991)
Author: Johnson, SamSponsor: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the right of certain witnesses to return to employment.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Juries | Labor--General
HB 184 72-0 (1991)
Author: Blair, Fred
Relating to the prohibition of discrimination based on genetic screening or brain-wave testing.
House: Labor and Employment Relations
1st Printing sent to Calendars
| Health--General | Human Relations | Labor--General
HB 243 72-0 (1991)
Author: Blair, Fred
Relating to drug-testing policies and drug programs for certain employees and prospective employees.
House: Labor and Employment Relations
Referred to subcommittee
| Crimes--Drugs | DRUG TESTING | Labor--General
HB 248 72-0 (1991)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the composition of the Texas Employment Commission.
House: Labor and Employment Relations
Referred to Labor & Employment Relations
| EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS | Labor--General | State Officers
HB 327 72-0 (1991)
Author: Hill, Anita
Relating to reporting to the legislature certain audit results concerning job-training programs.
House: Business & Commerce
Laid on table subject to call in committee
| JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP ACT | Labor--General
HB 365 72-0 (1991)
Author: Hill, Anita
Relating to legislative oversight of certain employment and job-training programs conducted by state agencies.
House: Business & Commerce
Laid on table subject to call in committee
| JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP ACT | Labor--General
HB 366 72-0 (1991)
Author: Hill, Anita
Relating to the submission to the legislature of certain reports concerning job-training plans developed for local service delivery areas under the Texas Job-Training Partnership Act.
House: Business & Commerce
Laid on table subject to call in committee
| JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP ACT | Labor--General
HB 1219 72-0 (1991)
Author: Hill, AnitaSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the goals and administration of the Texas Job-Training Partnership Act.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor
| JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP ACT | Labor--General
HB 1348 72-0 (1991)
Author: Blair, Fred
Relating to disclosure of information by applicants for employment in apartments, hotels, and subsidized housing; and providing a criminal penalty.
House: Public Safety
Referred to Public Safety
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Housing | Labor--General
