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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
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
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
HB 284 87-0 (2021) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to requiring certain employers to provide paid leave to employees; providing civil and administrative penalties. House: International Relations & Economic Development Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 344 87-0 (2021) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the payment of gratuities to certain employees. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee
HB 361 87-0 (2021) Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl | et. al. Relating to a franchise tax credit for taxable entities that provide paid family care leave. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
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
HB 550 87-0 (2021) Author: Israel, Celia Relating to prohibited retaliation against state or local public employees for reporting certain violations of law. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 750 87-0 (2021) Author: Burns, DeWayne
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to requiring a school district to post the district's employment policy on the district's Internet website. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
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
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
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
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
SB 45 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: 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
SB 132 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Nathan Relating to prohibited retaliation against state or local public employees for reporting certain violations of law. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
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
SB 333 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Nathan Relating to the disciplinary suspension of police officers in certain municipalities. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
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
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
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
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
HB 293 87-1 (2021) Author: Noble, Candy | et. al. Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines. Filed
SB 47 87-1 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris | et. al. Relating to the criminal offense of unlawfully prohibiting an employee from voting. Filed
SB 77 87-1 (2021) Author: Paxton, Angela Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines. Filed
HB 24 87-2 (2021) Author: Noble, Candy | et. al. Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines. Filed
HB 182 87-2 (2021) Author: Noble, Candy | et. al. Relating to exemptions from certain vaccination requirements. Filed
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
SB 49 87-2 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris | et. al. Relating to the criminal offense of unlawfully prohibiting an employee from voting. Filed
SB 80 87-2 (2021) Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al. Relating to exemptions from certain vaccination requirements. Co-author authorized
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
HB 37 87-3 (2021) Author: Noble, Candy | et. al. Relating to exemptions from certain vaccination requirements. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 39 87-3 (2021) Author: Noble, Candy | et. al. Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 119 87-3 (2021) Author: Harris, Cody | et. al. Relating to the enforceability of a covenant not to compete with respect to certain employees discharged from employment for refusal or failure to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 134 87-3 (2021) Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al. Relating to exemptions from certain vaccination requirements. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 165 87-3 (2021) Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al. Relating to employer civil liability for COVID-19 vaccine requirements. Filed
HB 170 87-3 (2021) Author: Toth, Steve Relating to protecting the medical freedom and bodily autonomy of employees with respect to immunization or vaccination status. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 11 87-3 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob | et. al. Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for certain vaccination policies. Co-author authorized
SB 35 87-3 (2021) Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al. Relating to exemptions from certain vaccination requirements. Co-author authorized
SB 49 87-3 (2021) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to a prohibition on the use of state or local money by certain hospitals to pay for travel nurses. Filed
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
HB 133 86-0 (2019) Author: Canales, Terry | et. al. Relating to the payment of gratuities to certain employees. House: Business & Industry Received from the House
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
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
HB 504 86-0 (2019) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Sponsor: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to employment protections for a person serving as a grand juror. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 579 86-0 (2019) Author: Vo, Hubert Relating to the criminal offense of unlawfully prohibiting an employee from voting. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 621 86-0 (2019) Author: Neave, Victoria
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to prohibited adverse employment action against an employee who in good faith reports child abuse or neglect. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/19
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
HB 647 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the disciplinary actions that may be taken against police officers in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 995 86-0 (2019) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to requiring certain employers to provide paid leave to employees; providing administrative penalties. House: International Relations & Economic Development Left pending in committee
HB 1061 86-0 (2019) Author: Minjarez, Ina Relating to mandatory arbitration as a condition of employment. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee
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
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
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
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
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
HB 2558 86-0 (2019) Author: Zwiener, Erin Relating to prohibited retaliation against state employees for referring to climate change or global warming. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
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
HB 2738 86-0 (2019) Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al. Relating to employing, terminating, and reporting the misconduct of public school personnel and related entity personnel, including creating a registry of persons ineligible for hire; creating criminal offenses. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 3170 86-0 (2019) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to the establishment of an interim registry for certain persons who have been accused of employee misconduct who are employed by a facility that provides care to individuals with an intellectual disability. House: Human Services Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3323 86-0 (2019) Author: Burns, DeWayne Relating to requiring a school district to post the district's employment policy on the district's Internet website. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 3823 86-0 (2019) Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl | et. al. Relating to a franchise tax credit for taxable entities that provide paid family care leave. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3894 86-0 (2019) Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio Relating to sheriff's department civil service systems in certain counties; creating criminal offenses. House: County Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
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
SB 56 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to employment discrimination training for members of the legislature and state or legislative employees and interns. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
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
SB 1246 86-0 (2019) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the criminal offense of unlawfully prohibiting an employee from voting. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1256 86-0 (2019) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al. Relating to employing, terminating, and reporting the misconduct of public school personnel and related entity personnel, including creating a registry of persons ineligible for hire; creating criminal offenses. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 1677 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce Relating to the establishment of an interim registry for certain persons who have been accused of employee misconduct who are employed by a facility that provides care to individuals with an intellectual disability. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
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
HB 88 85-0 (2017) Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to an unlawful employment practice by an employer whose leave policy does not permit an employee to use leave to care for the employee's foster child. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/17
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
HB 326 85-0 (2017) Author: Canales, Terry | et. al. Relating to the payment of gratuities to certain employees. House: Business & Industry Considered in Calendars
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
HB 860 85-0 (2017) Author: Bernal, Diego Relating to the compensation of public school district employees for additional workdays. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
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
HB 1315 85-0 (2017) Author: King, Phil | et. al. Relating to the liability of employees of certain real property owners for certain claims arising from construction activities. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
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
HB 1538 85-0 (2017) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to jury service; providing a criminal penalty. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Received from the House
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
HB 2033 85-0 (2017) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. Filed
HB 2078 85-0 (2017) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. House: Urban Affairs Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
HB 2201 85-0 (2017) Author: Vo, Hubert Relating to the offense of unlawfully prohibiting an employee from voting. House: Elections Left pending in committee
HB 2510 85-0 (2017) Author: Longoria, Oscar Relating to employer retaliation against employees who seek recovery of unpaid wages by filing a wage claim with the Texas Workforce Commission. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee
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
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
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
HB 3477 85-0 (2017) Author: Neave, Victoria Relating to prohibited adverse employment action against an employee who in good faith reports child abuse or neglect. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3483 85-0 (2017) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to requiring certain employers to provide paid leave to employees; authorizing administrative penalties. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee
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
HB 3899 85-0 (2017) Author: Neave, Victoria Relating to rest breaks for employees of certain contractors with a governmental entity; providing an administrative penalty. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee
HB 4052 85-0 (2017) Author: Murphy, Jim Relating to the exemption of certain services performed by certain employees from the sales and use tax. House: Ways & Means Received from the House
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
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
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
SB 283 85-0 (2017) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the offense of unlawfully prohibiting an employee from voting. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
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
SB 476 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al. Relating to claims for unpaid wages. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 621 85-0 (2017) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to the liability of employees of certain real property owners for certain claims arising from construction activities. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 745 85-0 (2017) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the exemption of certain services performed by certain employees from the sales and use tax. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1162 85-0 (2017) Author: Garcia, Sylvia Relating to the payment of gratuities to certain employees. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Left pending in committee
SB 1448 85-0 (2017) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to restricting employers from prohibiting certain employees from carrying, transporting, storing, or using handguns or ammunition. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
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
SB 2181 85-0 (2017) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to prohibited adverse employment action against an employee who in good faith reports child abuse or neglect. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
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
HB 262 85-1 (2017) Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al. Relating to prohibited adverse personnel action against a school district employee who in good faith reports child abuse or neglect. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
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
HB 391 85-1 (2017) Author: Arévalo, Diana | et. al. Relating to employee rights and protections; providing a civil penalty. Filed
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
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
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
HB 58 84-0 (2015) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to an unlawful employment practice by an employer whose leave policy does not permit an employee to use leave to care for the employee's foster child. House: Business & Industry Placed on General State Calendar
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
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
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
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
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
HB 1215 84-0 (2015) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the payment of gratuities to certain employees. House: Business & Industry Committee report sent to Calendars
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
HB 1749 84-0 (2015) Author: Elkins, Gary Relating to the organization of public employees. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry
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
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
HB 4091 84-0 (2015) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to the statute of limitations for an employment discrimination complaint. House: Business & Industry Withdrawn from schedule
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
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
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
SB 1540 84-0 (2015) Author: Perry, Charles
Sponsor: 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
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
SB 1857 84-0 (2015) Author: Garcia, Sylvia Relating to the payment of gratuities to certain employees. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 207 83-0 (2013) Author: Márquez, Marisa | et. al. Relating to prohibited retaliation against state or local public employees for reporting to certain persons violations of law. House: State Affairs No action taken in committee
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
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
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
HB 581 83-0 (2013) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the waiver of sovereign immunity in certain employment lawsuits by nurses. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 667 83-0 (2013) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to an unlawful employment practice for an employer whose leave policy does not permit an employee to use leave to care for the employee's foster child. House: Business & Industry Considered in Calendars
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
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
HB 1961 83-0 (2013) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to due process for certain law enforcement officers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2264 83-0 (2013) Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al. Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
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
HB 3311 83-0 (2013) Author: Walle, Armando | et. al. Relating to reporting requirements for employers that do not obtain or otherwise provide workers' compensation insurance coverage. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee
HB 3323 83-0 (2013) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the election of remedies for an unlawful employment practice. House: Economic & Small Business Development Left pending in committee
HB 3499 83-0 (2013) Author: Perez, Mary Ann Relating to the right to reemployment of a person who serves as an election judge or clerk. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 3636 83-0 (2013) Author: Farias, Joe Relating to the personnel records of the employees of certain sheriff's departments. House: County Affairs Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3805 83-0 (2013) Author: Gonzales, Larry
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the discharge of an officer or employee of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 3817 83-0 (2013) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to retaliation as an unlawful employment practice. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry
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
SB 121 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: Márquez, Marisa
Relating to prohibited retaliation against certain state or local public employees for reporting to certain persons violations of law. House: State Affairs
Senate: Open Government
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
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
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
SB 907 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to reporting requirements for employers that do not obtain or otherwise provide workers' compensation insurance coverage. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1277 83-0 (2013) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
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
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
HB 14 82-0 (2011) Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the eligibility for unemployment benefits of a person receiving certain forms of remuneration. House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 43 82-0 (2011) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to the investigation of firefighters and police officers. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 342 82-0 (2011) Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al. Relating to the reinstatement of a firefighter or police officer following a decision rendered by the Fire Fighters' and Police Officers' Civil Service Commission or an independent third party hearing examiner. House: Urban Affairs Considered in Calendars
HB 387 82-0 (2011) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to the right of an employee who is a parent of a child enrolled in a special education program to time off from work to meet with certain persons affecting the education of the child. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee
HB 520 82-0 (2011) Author: Driver, Joe Relating to employment records for law enforcement officers, including procedures to correct employment termination reports; providing an administrative penalty. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 582 82-0 (2011) Author: Button, Angie Relating to eligibility requirements for businesses for the receipt of certain public subsidies. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
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
HB 749 82-0 (2011) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to county law enforcement officer civil service systems; providing penalties. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 878 82-0 (2011) Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al. Relating to the participation of governmental entities and other employers in a federal work authorization verification program; establishing an unlawful employment practice. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
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
HB 1178 82-0 (2011) Author: Flynn, Dan
Sponsor: 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
HB 1447 82-0 (2011) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1659 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to conditions of employment for an employee of certain sheriff's departments. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
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
HB 1948 82-0 (2011) Author: Gonzalez, Naomi Relating to the sheriff's department civil service commission appointments in certain counties. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2071 82-0 (2011) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to an appeal by a deputy sheriff under county civil service to an independent third-party hearing examiner. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2359 82-0 (2011) Author: Hopson, Chuck
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to direct campaign expenditures. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2890 82-0 (2011) Author: Simpson, David 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: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2986 82-0 (2011) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al. Relating to political expenditures made by labor organizations; providing civil and criminal penalties. House: Elections Referred to Elections
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
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
HB 3276 82-0 (2011) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the right of sheriff's departments in certain counties to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
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
HB 3786 82-0 (2011) Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al. Relating to the requirements for certain extensions of credit to consumers. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HR 2277 82-0 (2011) Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 321. Filed
HR 2406 82-0 (2011) Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 321. Reported enrolled
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
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
SB 545 82-0 (2011) Author: Seliger, Kel
Sponsor: Driver, Joe
Relating to employment records for law enforcement officers, including procedures to correct employment termination reports; providing an administrative penalty. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 868 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to severance payments to superintendents of independent school districts. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 911 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the investigation of firefighters and police officers. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1093 82-0 (2011) Author: Rodriguez, Jose Relating to requirements regarding the employment by school districts of educational support employees. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1268 82-0 (2011) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to the right of sheriff's departments in certain counties to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations No action taken in committee
SB 1284 82-0 (2011) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1305 82-0 (2011) Author: Rodriguez, Jose Relating to a prohibition of school district retaliation against an employee for filing a grievance. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1451 82-0 (2011) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to direct campaign expenditures by corporations and labor organizations. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1861 82-0 (2011) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the ability of a nonexempt employee to participate in certain academic, extracurricular, and developmental activities of the employee's child. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
SB 1862 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al. Relating to certain extensions of credit to consumers. Senate: Business & Commerce Not again placed on intent calendar
SR 1177 82-0 (2011) Author: Hegar, Glenn Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 321. Reported enrolled
HB 32 81-0 (2009) Author: Leibowitz, David Relating to prohibiting discrimination against certain employees who sustain an injury in the course and scope of employment. House: Business & Industry Left pending in subcommittee
HB 202 81-0 (2009) Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al. Relating to the guaranteed benefits of a public school educator. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 226 81-0 (2009) Author: Pitts, Jim Relating to prohibiting employers from requiring employees to make certain charitable contributions. House: Business & Industry No action taken in subcommittee
HB 308 81-0 (2009) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to payment of wages to certain employees who miss work to perform jury duty; providing a criminal penalty. House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce Referred to Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
HB 486 81-0 (2009) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to retaliation against employees of a child-care facility. House: Human Services Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 487 81-0 (2009) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to sheriff's department civil service systems in certain counties; providing penalties. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 615 81-0 (2009) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to the right of an employee who is a parent of a child enrolled in a special education program to time off from work to meet with certain persons affecting the education of the child. House: Business & Industry Subcommittee members named
HB 640 81-0 (2009) Author: Zerwas, John Relating to personnel records of a deputy sheriff in certain counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 903 81-0 (2009) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to termination or suspension without pay of certain public school district employees. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 904 81-0 (2009) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the provision of certain information to public school employees whose employment is terminated. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1005 81-0 (2009) Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al. Relating to the ability of an employee to participate in certain school-related activities of the employee's child. House: Business & Industry Subcommittee members named
HB 1173 81-0 (2009) Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al. Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
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
HB 1501 81-0 (2009) Author: King, Tracy Relating to information provided by a superintendent or principal regarding the performance of a school district or campus employee to a prospective employer of the employee. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1564 81-0 (2009) Author: England, Kirk | et. al. Relating to the eligibility for unemployment benefits of individuals who are unemployed due to certain labor disputes. House: Business & Industry Considered in Calendars
HB 1648 81-0 (2009) Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al. Relating to the investigation of firefighters and police officers. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2160 81-0 (2009) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to due process for certain law enforcement officers. House: Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 2168 81-0 (2009) Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the powers of a sheriff's department civil service commission in certain counties regarding an appeal of a disciplinary action. House: Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2269 81-0 (2009) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to certain personnel policies of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and to certain related duties of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice. House: Corrections Left pending in committee
HB 2307 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Yvonne
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to coverage under a meet and confer agreement for certain municipal firefighters and police officers. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2508 81-0 (2009) Author: Castro, Joaquin Relating to the sheriff's department civil service commission appointments in certain counties. House: County Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2525 81-0 (2009) Author: Smith, Todd
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to political expenditures made by a corporation or labor organization to finance the establishment and administration of a political committee. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2673 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to conditions of employment for an employee of certain sheriff's departments. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2806 81-0 (2009) Author: Maldonado, Diana | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the reinstatement of a firefighter or police officer to a previously held position based on seniority on the return of another firefighter or police officer from a military leave of absence. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2931 81-0 (2009) Author: Vaught, Allen Relating to an appeal by a deputy sheriff under county civil service to an independent third-party hearing examiner. House: County Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3008 81-0 (2009) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the right of certain counties to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. House: County Affairs Posting rule suspended
HB 3011 81-0 (2009) Author: Gonzales, Veronica Relating to the right of certain counties to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. House: County Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3058 81-0 (2009) Author: Castro, Joaquin Relating to the right of certain counties to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. House: County Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3116 81-0 (2009) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to the creation of an alternate sheriff's department civil service system in certain counties; creating offenses. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3566 81-0 (2009) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the rights of certain county law enforcement officers. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 3605 81-0 (2009) Author: Frost, Stephen Relating to certain personnel policies of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections
HB 3686 81-0 (2009) Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al. Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3785 81-0 (2009) Author: Callegari, Bill
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the powers and duties of a navigation district or port authority. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
HB 3889 81-0 (2009) Author: Vaught, Allen Relating to prohibited retaliation against school district employees for reporting to certain persons violations of law. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 4123 81-0 (2009) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to The Fire Fighter Labor Relations Act. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 4163 81-0 (2009) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to requirements regarding the employment by school districts of educational support employees. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 4168 81-0 (2009) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to the number of persons who may be appointed to the classification immediately below department head in a police department covered by municipal civil service. House: Urban Affairs No action taken in committee
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
HB 4298 81-0 (2009) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the right of certain hospital districts to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. House: County Affairs No action taken in committee
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
HB 4649 81-0 (2009) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the authority of certain school districts to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
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
SB 460 81-0 (2009) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to access to information regarding a firefighter or police officer under the municipal civil service law. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee
SB 648 81-0 (2009) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the right of an employee who is a parent of a child enrolled in a special education program to time off from work to meet with certain persons affecting the education of the child. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 649 81-0 (2009) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the ability of an employee to participate in certain school-related activities of the employee's child. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
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
SB 764 81-0 (2009) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
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
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1338 81-0 (2009) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to the rights of certain county law enforcement officers. Senate: Criminal Justice Committee report printed and distributed
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
SB 1687 81-0 (2009) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to the right of certain counties to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1744 81-0 (2009) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to conditions of employment for law enforcement officers and corrections officers employed by certain counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 1894 81-0 (2009) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to The Fire Fighter Labor Relations Act. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1946 81-0 (2009) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to business leave time accounts for firefighter employee organizations in certain municipalities. House: Public Safety
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1956 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to audio recordings of certain grievance proceedings or meetings by school district employees. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 2069 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Left pending in committee
SB 2156 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapiro, Florence Relating to the number of persons who may be appointed to the classification immediately below department head in a police department covered by municipal civil service. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 2309 81-0 (2009) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to certain personnel policies of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and to certain related duties of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice. Senate: Criminal Justice Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 2358 81-0 (2009) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to the guaranteed benefits of a public school educator. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 2408 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the authority of certain school districts to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 2446 81-0 (2009) Author: Uresti, Carlos | 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
SB 2447 81-0 (2009) Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al. Relating to the right of certain counties to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 2490 81-0 (2009) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to the right of certain counties to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations No action taken in committee
SB 2583 81-0 (2009) Author: West, Royce Relating to coverage under a meet and confer agreement for certain municipal firefighters and police officers. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Urban Affairs
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
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
HB 291 80-0 (2007) Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al. Relating to requiring governmental entities and contractors with governmental entities to participate in the federal work authorization program; providing a penalty. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 362 80-0 (2007) Author: Eissler, Rob Relating to the ability of public school employees to communicate with members of a school district board of trustees. House: Public Education Laid on the table subject to call
HB 392 80-0 (2007) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to certain political activities by a labor organization or an affiliate of a labor organization that receives state funds; providing a criminal penalty. House: Elections Referred to Elections
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
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
HB 754 80-0 (2007) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to payment of wages to certain employees who miss work to perform jury duty; providing a criminal penalty. House: Economic Development Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 784 80-0 (2007) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the provision of certain information to public school employees whose employment is terminated. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 785 80-0 (2007) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to termination or suspension without pay of certain public school district employees. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 866 80-0 (2007) Author: Davis, Yvonne
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to local control of firefighter and police officer employment matters in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/07
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
HB 972 80-0 (2007) Author: Hodge, Terri | et. al. Relating to the eligibility for unemployment benefits of individuals who are unemployed due to certain labor disputes. House: Economic Development Considered in Calendars
HB 1079 80-0 (2007) Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al. Relating to the conditions of employment for emergency medical services personnel employed by certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1201 80-0 (2007) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to political activities of labor organizations that accept certain public funds; providing a criminal penalty. House: Urban Affairs Postponed
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
HB 1322 80-0 (2007) Author: Farias, Joe Relating to retaliation against employees of a child-care facility. House: Civil Practices Left pending in committee
HB 1328 80-0 (2007) Author: Smith, Todd Relating to political contributions and expenditures; providing a criminal penalty. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 1362 80-0 (2007) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al. Relating to reports by nurses of certain conduct and protection from retaliation for those nurses. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1392 80-0 (2007) Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al. Relating to the right of an employee who is a parent of a child enrolled in a special education program to time off from work to meet with certain persons affecting the education of the child. House: Economic Development
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1607 80-0 (2007) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to the dissemination of false or misleading information by a professional association or organization for educators; providing a civil penalty. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2059 80-0 (2007) Author: Miles, Borris | 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: Economic Development Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2099 80-0 (2007) Author: Bailey, Kevin | et. al.
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
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
Placed on intent calendar
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
HB 2270 80-0 (2007) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to the deduction from a deputy sheriff's wages or salary in certain counties for payment of membership dues to an employee association. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2298 80-0 (2007) Author: Leibowitz, David Relating to prohibiting discrimination against certain employees who sustain an injury in the course and scope of employment. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee
HB 2491 80-0 (2007) Author: Berman, Leo
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to political expenditures made by a corporation or labor organization to finance the establishment and administration of a political committee. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
HB 2517 80-0 (2007) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to damages for certain harassment by an employer. House: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
HB 2528 80-0 (2007) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to personnel, employment, and other human resources functions of the Health and Human Services Commission and health and human services agencies. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 3016 80-0 (2007) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to the guaranteed benefits of a public school educator. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
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
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
HB 3254 80-0 (2007) Author: Pitts, Jim Relating to prohibiting employers from requiring employees to make certain charitable contributions. House: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
HB 3519 80-0 (2007) Author: Strama, Mark | et. al. Relating to conditions of employment for law enforcement officers and corrections officers employed by certain counties. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3578 80-0 (2007) Author: Rose, Patrick
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the confidentiality of certain communications involving an ombudsman program established by an employer as an alternative dispute resolution service. House: Civil Practices
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3586 80-0 (2007) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to the sheriff's department civil service system in certain counties; imposing a criminal penalty. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3588 80-0 (2007) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to sheriff's department civil service systems in certain counties; providing a criminal penalty. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3641 80-0 (2007) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to due process for certain law enforcement officers. House: Law Enforcement Left pending in committee
HB 3743 80-0 (2007) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to the timeframe under which an employee must return to work after an emergency evacuation period expires. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3752 80-0 (2007) Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon | et. al. Relating to requirements regarding termination of employment of certain public school district employees. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 3781 80-0 (2007) Author: Jackson, Jim Relating to the creation of a sheriff's department civil service system in certain counties. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 3869 80-0 (2007) Author: Smith, Todd Relating to political expenditures made by a corporation to finance the establishment and administration of a political committee. House: Elections Referred to Elections
SB 115 80-0 (2007) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to certain political activities by a labor organization or an affiliate of a labor organization that receives state funds; providing a criminal penalty. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 116 80-0 (2007) Author: Carona, John Relating to requiring governmental entities and contractors with governmental entities to participate in the federal work authorization program; providing a penalty. Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SB 135 80-0 (2007) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the ability of public school employees to communicate with members of a school district board of trustees. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 160 80-0 (2007) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the confidentiality of certain communications involving an ombudsman program established by an employer as an alternative dispute resolution service. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 402 80-0 (2007) Author: Averitt, Kip Relating to the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures for certain state agencies. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee
SB 572 80-0 (2007) Author: Brimer, Kim Relating to the eligibility for unemployment benefits of individuals who are unemployed due to certain labor disputes. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 602 80-0 (2007) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to political activities of labor organizations that accept certain public funds; providing a criminal penalty. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee
SB 641 80-0 (2007) Author: West, Royce Relating to employee leave from work to address family violence situations. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 761 80-0 (2007) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to reports by nurses of certain conduct and protection from retaliation for those nurses. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 981 80-0 (2007) Author: West, Royce Relating to employee voting; creating an offense. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
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
SB 1104 80-0 (2007) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the conditions of employment for emergency medical services personnel employed by certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1181 80-0 (2007) Author: Hegar, Glenn Relating to restrictions on collective bargaining agreements and arbitration awards under The Fire and Police Employee Relations Act. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1183 80-0 (2007) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
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
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1212 80-0 (2007) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Sponsor: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the local control of firefighter employment matters in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1584 80-0 (2007) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to the deduction from a deputy sheriff's wages or salary in certain counties for payment of membership dues to an employee association. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations No action taken in committee
SB 1653 80-0 (2007) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1769 80-0 (2007) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Strama, Mark
Relating to conditions of employment for law enforcement officers and corrections officers employed by certain counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1856 80-0 (2007) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to the sheriff's department civil service system in certain counties; imposing a criminal penalty. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 148 79-0 (2005) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the probationary period of persons appointed to beginning positions in certain fire or police departments. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 212 79-0 (2005) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to health care practitioner information provided to a health care facility. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
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
HB 304 79-0 (2005) Author: Talton, Robert | et. al.
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Relating to conditions of employment for police officers employed by certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/05
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
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
HB 438 79-0 (2005) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to termination or suspension without pay of certain public school district employees. House: Public Education No action taken in committee
HB 439 79-0 (2005) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the provision of certain information to public school employees whose employment is terminated. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 466 79-0 (2005) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to conditions of employment for peace officers and detention officers employed by certain counties. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 639 79-0 (2005) Author: Bailey, Kevin | et. al.
Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to complaints against certain peace officers, fire fighters, detention officers, and county jailers. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/05
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
HB 804 79-0 (2005) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to requiring notification to and approval by an association representing a municipality's firefighters before certain municipalities may outsource the provision of emergency medical services. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 1016 79-0 (2005) Author: Hamilton, Mike Relating to reducing certain burdens imposed on classroom teachers and other school district employees. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1195 79-0 (2005) Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al. Relating to the conditions of employment for emergency medical services personnel employed by certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 1738 79-0 (2005) Author: Hodge, Terri | et. al. Relating to the eligibility for unemployment benefits of individuals who are unemployed due to certain labor disputes. House: Economic Development Committee report sent to Calendars
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
HB 1843 79-0 (2005) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to grievance and complaint resolution procedures for certain state employees. House: Corrections Left pending in committee
HB 2122 79-0 (2005) Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al. Relating to certain unlawful employment practices. House: Economic Development Committee report sent to Calendars
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
HB 2173 79-0 (2005) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to the promotional system for municipal civil service fire fighters. House: Urban Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
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
HB 2341 79-0 (2005) Author: Corte, Jr., Frank Relating to the administration of promotional examinations to certain firefighters and police officers who are members of the armed forces on active duty. House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Left pending in committee
HB 2677 79-0 (2005) Author: Driver, Joe
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to certain employment records maintained by the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education; providing an administrative penalty. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
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
HB 2782 79-0 (2005) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al. Relating to requirements regarding termination of employment. House: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
HB 2865 79-0 (2005) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to the termination or suspension of deputy constables in certain counties upon the election or appointment of a constable or the death of a constable. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 2892 79-0 (2005) Author: Luna, Vilma | et. al.
Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to conditions of employment for firefighters employed by certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 3028 79-0 (2005) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the conditions of employment for firefighters employed by certain districts and entities; providing penalties. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3182 79-0 (2005) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to due process for certain law enforcement officers. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3191 79-0 (2005) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to the employment relationship, including certain requirements relating to reporting independent contractors; providing a penalty. House: Economic Development Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3291 79-0 (2005) Author: Strama, Mark Relating to political contributions and expenditures; providing civil and criminal penalties. House: Elections Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 3347 79-0 (2005) Author: Dunnam, Jim Relating to certain political contributions and expenditures; providing criminal penalties. House: Elections Recalled from subcommittee
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
HB 3462 79-0 (2005) Author: Baxter, Todd Relating to the lease of real property by a candidate for public office from a corporation, association, or labor organization; providing a criminal penalty. House: Elections Left pending in subcommittee
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
SB 387 79-0 (2005) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Eissler, Rob
Relating to school district employment policies. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
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
SB 535 79-0 (2005) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to termination or suspension without pay of certain public school district employees. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 572 79-0 (2005) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al. Relating to the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures for certain state agencies. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
SB 706 79-0 (2005) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Sponsor: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the conditions of employment for emergency medical services personnel employed by certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 714 79-0 (2005) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to prohibiting discrimination against certain employees who sustain an injury in the course and scope of their employment. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
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
SB 822 79-0 (2005) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the termination of employment of certain public school district employees. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 863 79-0 (2005) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to the administration of promotional examinations to certain firefighters and police officers who are members of the armed forces on active duty. House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 977 79-0 (2005) Author: Brimer, Kim Relating to the eligibility for unemployment benefits of individuals who are unemployed due to certain labor disputes. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1050 79-0 (2005) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the promotional system for municipal civil service fire fighters and police officers. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 1094 79-0 (2005) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to veteran's employment preferences. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee
SB 1303 79-0 (2005) Author: Seliger, Kel
Sponsor: Driver, Joe
Relating to certain employment records maintained by the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education; providing an administrative penalty. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1415 79-0 (2005) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to adverse personnel action against certain school employees who report cheating in the administration of an assessment instrument. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1417 79-0 (2005) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to conditions of employment for firefighters employed by certain municipalities. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1418 79-0 (2005) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to the termination or suspension of deputy constables in certain counties upon the election or appointment of a constable or the death of a constable. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations No action taken in committee
SB 1433 79-0 (2005) Author: Madla, Frank
Sponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the conditions of employment for firefighters employed by certain districts and entities; providing penalties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1661 79-0 (2005) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the reporting and misclassification of employees and independent contractors; providing administrative penalties. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1750 79-0 (2005) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to grievance and complaint resolution procedures for certain state employees. Senate: Government Organization Referred to Government Organization
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
HB 323 78-0 (2003) Author: Grusendorf, Kent Relating to the suspension without pay of public school teachers. House: Public Education Considered in Calendars
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
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
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
HB 358 78-0 (2003) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to certain information provided to public school employees whose employment is terminated. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
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
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
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
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
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
HB 879 78-0 (2003) Author: Bailey, Kevin | et. al. Relating to the termination of employment of certain public school district employees. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 880 78-0 (2003) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to the creation of an appeals process for the termination or suspension of deputy constables in certain counties. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 912 78-0 (2003) Author: Madden, Jerry
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the distribution of school district employment policies to teachers employed under term contracts. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1020 78-0 (2003) Author: Villarreal, Mike
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the promotion of dependent care benefits for employees. House: Human Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1189 78-0 (2003) Author: Talton, Robert
Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to alternative dispute resolution procedures in certain police departments. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1245 78-0 (2003) Author: Hodge, Terri Relating to the eligibility for unemployment benefits of individuals who are unemployed due to certain labor disputes. House: Economic Development Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1254 78-0 (2003) Author: Crownover, Myra Relating to good cause for termination of a public school teacher's employment contract. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars
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
HB 1389 78-0 (2003) Author: Hamric, Peggy Relating to a sheriff's appeal to a district court of a decision by a civil service commission. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1405 78-0 (2003) Author: Baxter, Todd Relating to returning a public school teacher to probationary contract status. House: Public Education Subcommittee members named
HB 1440 78-0 (2003) Author: Eissler, Rob
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the frequency of public school teacher appraisals. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1550 78-0 (2003) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to certain restrictions on the use of labor union dues; providing penalties. House: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
HB 1574 78-0 (2003) Author: Ritter, Allan Relating to annual reports of the efficiency of officers commissioned by the Department of Public Safety. House: Law Enforcement Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 1642 78-0 (2003) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to the conditions of employment for certain fire fighters. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1643 78-0 (2003) Author: Bailey, Kevin | et. al. Relating to conditions of employment for peace officers employed by certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Reason for vote recorded in Journal
HB 1647 78-0 (2003) Author: Goolsby, Tony Relating to the performance review of peace officers enforcing traffic laws. House: Law Enforcement Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 1684 78-0 (2003) Author: Woolley, Beverly Relating to notice of a right to file a civil action under the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act. House: Economic Development No action taken in committee
HB 1774 78-0 (2003) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to the applicability of The Fire and Police Employee Relations Act. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1775 78-0 (2003) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to the duties that may be assigned to certain fire protection personnel. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2028 78-0 (2003) Author: Peña, Aaron Relating to protecting public employees who refuse to perform an illegal act; providing a civil penalty. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2063 78-0 (2003) Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Sponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the employees affected by certain county grievance procedures. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2214 78-0 (2003) Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al. Relating to conditions of employment for a peace officer or a detention officer employed by certain sheriff's departments. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 2303 78-0 (2003) Author: Keel, Terry | et. al. Relating to conditions of employment for a peace officer or a detention officer employed by certain sheriff's departments. House: County Affairs Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 2329 78-0 (2003) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to time management and other duties required of classroom teachers in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2333 78-0 (2003) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to certain personnel policies of the Texas Department of Corrections and to certain related duties of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections
HB 2362 78-0 (2003) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to involuntary separation of fire fighters from employment in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2364 78-0 (2003) Author: Bailey, Kevin 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
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
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
HB 2371 78-0 (2003) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to an appeal by a police officer or fire fighter. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2460 78-0 (2003) Author: Hartnett, Will Relating to local control of police officer employment matters in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2647 78-0 (2003) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to classroom working conditions for public school teachers. House: Public Education No action taken in committee
HB 2649 78-0 (2003) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the recommendation and notice of termination or suspension without pay for certain school employees. House: Public Education No action taken in committee
HB 2706 78-0 (2003) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to grievance and complaint resolution procedures for certain state employees. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2722 78-0 (2003) Author: Gutierrez, Roberto Relating to the methods of assessing the knowledge and skills of a candidate for educator certification. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2870 78-0 (2003) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to conditions of employment for corrections officers employed by certain municipalities or counties. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2872 78-0 (2003) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to conditions of employment for state correctional officers. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections
HB 3007 78-0 (2003) Author: Swinford, David Relating to state personnel and other state human resources matters. House: Government Reform Left pending in committee
HB 3098 78-0 (2003) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to notice of renewal or nonrenewal of term contracts of certain professional employees of school districts. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 3134 78-0 (2003) Author: Olivo, Dora Relating to the creation of a sheriff's department civil service system in certain counties. House: County Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3160 78-0 (2003) Author: Capelo, Jaime Relating to collective bargaining by employees of local governments. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3278 78-0 (2003) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the right of a subpoenaed witness to reinstatement of employment. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3352 78-0 (2003) Author: Hill, Fred Relating to the authority of the head of a fire or police department to make certain appointments. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3353 78-0 (2003) Author: Hill, Fred Relating to the probationary period of a person appointed to a beginning position in a fire department in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3379 78-0 (2003) Author: Chavez, Norma Relating to employment discrimination based on certain employer-imposed language requirements. House: Economic Development No action taken in committee
HB 3391 78-0 (2003) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to civil service for city marshals of certain cities. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
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
SB 562 78-0 (2003) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Sponsor: Talton, Robert | et. al.
Relating to conditions of employment for peace officers employed by certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on Major State Calendar
SB 672 78-0 (2003) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to the conditions of employment for certain fire fighters. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 807 78-0 (2003) Author: Janek, Kyle Relating to involuntary medical separation from employment of firefighters in certain cities. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 846 78-0 (2003) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to annual reports of the efficiency of officers commissioned by the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Law Enforcement
SB 893 78-0 (2003) Author: Bivins, Teel
Sponsor: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to certain procedures in a teacher suspension or contract termination hearing. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 911 78-0 (2003) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al. Relating to firefighter employment in certain political subdivisions; providing criminal penalties. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 973 78-0 (2003) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to firefighter employment in certain political subdivisions; providing criminal penalties. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 981 78-0 (2003) Author: Brimer, Kim Relating to the eligibility for unemployment benefits of individuals who are unemployed due to certain labor disputes. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 1026 78-0 (2003) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to the applicability of The Fire and Police Employee Relations Act. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1095 78-0 (2003) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the frequency of public school teacher appraisals. Senate: Education Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1110 78-0 (2003) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to certain personnel policies of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1114 78-0 (2003) Author: Williams, Tommy
Sponsor: Garza, Timoteo
Relating to secondary employment by officers commissioned by the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1126 78-0 (2003) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to classroom working conditions for public school teachers. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1160 78-0 (2003) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures of state agencies. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1166 78-0 (2003) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to conditions of employment for a peace officer or a detention officer employed by certain sheriff's departments. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Received from the Senate
SB 1232 78-0 (2003) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to school district job postings. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
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
SB 1448 78-0 (2003) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms of employment of certain municipal employees. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1478 78-0 (2003) Author: West, Royce Relating to protecting certain public employees who report violations of law. Senate: Jurisprudence Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1513 78-0 (2003) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to various state workforce issues. Senate: Government Organization Referred to Government Organization
SB 1600 78-0 (2003) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to the eligibility for police department promotional examination in certain municipalities. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1648 78-0 (2003) Author: Janek, Kyle Relating to notice of a right to file a civil action under the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1692 78-0 (2003) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to alternative dispute resolution procedures in certain police departments. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1733 78-0 (2003) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to the creation of an appeals process for the termination or suspension of deputy constables in certain counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to County Affairs
SB 1769 78-0 (2003) Author: Lindsay, Jon Relating to jurisdiction of a sheriff's department civil service commission. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1786 78-0 (2003) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to time management and other duties required of classroom teachers in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education
HB 55 77-0 (2001) Author: Chavez, Norma 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
HB 74 77-0 (2001) Author: Garcia, Domingo Relating to the right of a subpoenaed witness to reinstatement of employment; providing a penalty. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee
HB 76 77-0 (2001) Author: Garcia, Domingo | et. al. Relating to family, medical, and child education leave for certain employees; providing a civil penalty. House: Economic Development Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 300 77-0 (2001) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to protection of an employee in the private sector who reports certain activities; providing a civil penalty. House: Economic Development Left pending in committee
HB 318 77-0 (2001) Author: Tillery, Dale Relating to the eligibility for unemployment benefits of individuals who are unemployed due to certain labor disputes. House: Economic Development Laid on the table subject to call
HB 320 77-0 (2001) Author: Tillery, Dale Relating to the conditions of employment for certain firefighters. House: Urban Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 758 77-0 (2001) 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. House: Economic Development Left pending in committee
HB 798 77-0 (2001) Author: Gallego, Pete
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the terms of an employment contract of a political subdivision. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
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
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
HB 926 77-0 (2001) Author: Noriega, Rick | et. al. Relating to local control of police officer employment matters in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
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
HB 1127 77-0 (2001) Author: Rangel, Irma
Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to procedures governing employment contracts for faculty members at public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 1/1/02
HB 1249 77-0 (2001) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to certain information provided to public school employees whose employment is terminated. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1269 77-0 (2001) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to grievance and complaint resolution procedures for certain state employees. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1318 77-0 (2001) Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al. Relating to conditions of employment for a peace officer or a detention officer employed by certain sheriff's departments. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1345 77-0 (2001) Author: Tillery, Dale Relating to collective bargaining by employees of local governments. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 1418 77-0 (2001) Author: Jones, Jesse | et. al.
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to certain employees of nursing homes and related institutions. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1510 77-0 (2001) Author: Yarbrough, Ken Relating to investigatory interviews for certain fire fighters. House: Urban Affairs No action taken in subcommittee
HB 1528 77-0 (2001) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to prohibiting collective bargaining between the state or a political subdivision of the state and certain labor organizations representing public employees that advocate the right to strike. House: State Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 1531 77-0 (2001) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to penalties for failure of covered fire departments to comply with grievance procedure deadlines. House: Urban Affairs No action taken in subcommittee
HB 1568 77-0 (2001) Author: Grusendorf, Kent Relating to employment contract requirements for certain public school principals. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 1644 77-0 (2001) Author: Yarbrough, Ken Relating to grievance procedures for certain county law enforcement officers. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
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
HB 1798 77-0 (2001) Author: Hochberg, Scott Relating to the rights and benefits of non-contract employees in school districts having an enrollment of at least 100,000 students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1987 77-0 (2001) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to termination or suspension of certain public school employees. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2059 77-0 (2001) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to the termination of employment of certain public school district employees. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2060 77-0 (2001) Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al. Relating to returning a public school teacher to probationary contract status. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 2120 77-0 (2001) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to the procedure for notifying certain fire fighters or police officers of disciplinary suspensions. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2146 77-0 (2001) Author: Chisum, Warren
Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to provision of certain health benefit claims information to employers. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2183 77-0 (2001) Author: Grusendorf, Kent Relating to the suspension without pay of public school teachers. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2193 77-0 (2001) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to grievance procedures for certain municipal police officers and firefighters. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2269 77-0 (2001) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to the right of faculty members at public institutions of higher education to receive notice of and be represented in certain personnel meetings. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 2290 77-0 (2001) Author: Talton, Robert | et. al. Relating to certain nondisciplinary actions against certain police officers and to the records of overturned disciplinary actions or charges of misconduct against certain firefighters and police officers. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2536 77-0 (2001) Author: Maxey, Glen Relating to disciplinary action against certain police officers or firefighters. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 2624 77-0 (2001) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to grievance procedures for noncontract employees of school districts with an enrollment of at least 200,000 students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2635 77-0 (2001) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to certain employee suspensions and procedures for appealing those suspensions in certain sheriff's departments. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2642 77-0 (2001) Author: Tillery, Dale Relating to prohibiting an employer who does not provide workers' compensation insurance coverage from engaging in certain discrimination against an employee who sustains an employment-related injury. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee
HB 2677 77-0 (2001) Author: Bailey, Kevin | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms of employment of certain municipal employees. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2708 77-0 (2001) Author: Reyna, Arthur Relating to conditions of employment for an employee of certain sheriff's departments. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2720 77-0 (2001) Author: Noriega, Rick Relating to local control of county law enforcement employment matters in certain counties. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 2848 77-0 (2001) Author: Brimer, Kim Relating to employee organization consultation policies adopted by the boards of trustees of school districts. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2883 77-0 (2001) Author: Hodge, Terri Relating to grievance procedures for certain municipal police officers. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2972 77-0 (2001) Author: Talton, Robert | et. al.
Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to local control of police officer employment matters by certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
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
HB 3185 77-0 (2001) Author: Turner, Bob | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to certain personnel policies of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3396 77-0 (2001) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to the right of a public employee to be represented in certain meetings with a supervisor. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3398 77-0 (2001) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to local control of fire fighters employment matters in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 3407 77-0 (2001) Author: King, Tracy Relating to credit in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas that is required by a court order. House: Pensions & Investments Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3472 77-0 (2001) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to mediation of certain claims brought by a public employee who reports a violation of law. House: Civil Practices Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3473 77-0 (2001) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: 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
HB 3492 77-0 (2001) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the promotion process for police officers in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3511 77-0 (2001) Author: Gutierrez, Roberto Relating to an appeal of a decision made by certain county civil service commissions. House: County Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 3559 77-0 (2001) Author: Kitchen, Ann 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
SB 207 77-0 (2001) Author: Bivins, Teel
Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to procedures applicable to termination or suspension of school district teachers and other employees. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 378 77-0 (2001) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to the conditions of employment for fire fighters. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Urban Affairs
SB 388 77-0 (2001) Author: Bivins, Teel
Sponsor: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to employment contract requirements for certain public school principals. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 729 77-0 (2001) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to collective bargaining by employees of local governments. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 763 77-0 (2001) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to conditions of employment for a peace officer or a detention officer employed by certain sheriff's departments. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1009 77-0 (2001) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the right of faculty members at public institutions of higher education to receive notice of and be represented in certain personnel meetings. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1017 77-0 (2001) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to conditions of employment for an employee of certain sheriff's departments. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1151 77-0 (2001) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the duties of employers and insurance carriers in a workers' compensation proceeding. Senate: Business & Commerce No action taken in committee
SB 1176 77-0 (2001) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario | et. al.
Sponsor: Talton, Robert
Relating to certain nondisciplinary actions against certain police officers and to the records of overturned disciplinary actions or charges of misconduct against certain firefighters and police officers. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1254 77-0 (2001) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to local control of police officer employment matters in certain municipalities. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1255 77-0 (2001) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to grievance procedures for certain municipal police officers and firefighters. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1576 77-0 (2001) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to the Fire Fighters Employee Relations Act in certain municipalities. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1578 77-0 (2001) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to local control of fire fighters employment matters in certain municipalities. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1635 77-0 (2001) Author: Bernsen, David Relating to firefighter employee relations in certain political subdivisions; providing penalties. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations No action taken in committee
SB 1693 77-0 (2001) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario | et. al. Relating to local control of police officer employment matters by certain municipalities. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Left pending in committee
SB 1694 77-0 (2001) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to local control of county law enforcement employment matters in certain counties. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
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
HB 451 76-0 (1999) Author: Pitts, Jim Relating to termination of the employment of a public school teacher employed under a probationary contract. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 1237 76-0 (1999) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to suits for retaliation against volunteers and employees of nursing homes. House: Human Services
Senate: Human Services
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1358 76-0 (1999) Author: Tillery, Dale Relating to the conditions of employment for fire fighters. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1784 76-0 (1999) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to evaluation and termination of certain public school employees. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 1821 76-0 (1999) Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al. Relating to a franchise tax credit for a corporation that establishes and operates a day-care center for children of employees or purchases services for employees. House: Ways & Means Subcommittee members named
HB 1883 76-0 (1999) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to local-option bargaining by boards of trustees of public school districts. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 1952 76-0 (1999) Author: Rangel, Irma
Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the right of faculty members at institutions of higher education to present grievances on certain personnel issues. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2006 76-0 (1999) Author: Reyna, Arthur Relating to the authority of the superintendent of a school district to select and discharge or suspend school personnel. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 2079 76-0 (1999) Author: Rangel, Irma | et. al. Relating to procedures governing employment contracts for faculty members at public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Considered in Calendars
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
HB 2379 76-0 (1999) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to protection of an employee in the private sector who reports certain activities; providing a civil penalty. House: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
HB 2412 76-0 (1999) Author: Hilbert, Paul Relating to arbitration of disputes in the workplace. House: Civil Practices Left pending in committee
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
HB 2773 76-0 (1999) Author: Keel, Terry Relating to conditions of employment for peace officers and detention officers employed by certain sheriff departments. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2874 76-0 (1999) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to conditions of employment for peace officers employed by certain transportation authorities. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2888 76-0 (1999) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to the prohibition of collective bargaining by certain political entities or subdivisions. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 3542 76-0 (1999) Author: Hodge, Terri Relating to the conditions of employment for fire fighters in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Considered in Calendars
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
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
SB 553 76-0 (1999) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Sponsor: Tillery, Dale
Relating to the conditions of employment for certain fire fighters. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 621 76-0 (1999) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Sponsor: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to conditions of employment for peace officers employed by certain transportation authorities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 696 76-0 (1999) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to a franchise tax credit for a corporation that establishes and operates a day-care center for children of employees or purchases services for employees. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 714 76-0 (1999) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to evaluation and termination of certain public school employees. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 961 76-0 (1999) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to conditions of employment for peace officers and detention officers employed by certain sheriff's departments. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to County Affairs
SB 967 76-0 (1999) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to creating a registry for acts of misconduct for and criminal background checks on certain employees of certain health care facilities that are licensed or certified by or that contract with the state. House: Human Services
Senate: Human Services
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1337 76-0 (1999) Author: Carona, John Relating to arbitration of disputes in the workplace. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1786 76-0 (1999) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to appeals by terminated sheriff's department employees in certain counties to an independent third party hearing examiner. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to County Affairs
HB 429 75-0 (1997) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to collective bargaining agreements for police officers in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 586 75-0 (1997) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to permitting collective bargaining between the state or a political subdivision of the state and certain labor organizations representing public employees. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 668 75-0 (1997) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to the requirement that deliberations relating to collective bargaining between certain public employers and certain employee associations be open to the public. House: State Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 1182 75-0 (1997) Author: Yarbrough, Ken Relating to local control of fire fighter employment matters in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 1196 75-0 (1997) Author: Tillery, Dale Relating to the conditions of employment for firefighters. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2077 75-0 (1997) Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al. Relating to local-option bargaining by boards of trustees of public school districts. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2894 75-0 (1997) Author: Janek, Kyle Relating to regulation of membership on local governing bodies by employees of participating labor organizations. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
SB 336 75-0 (1997) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Sponsor: Tillery, Dale
Relating to the right of fire fighters to meet and confer. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Returned to committee
SB 396 75-0 (1997) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Sponsor: Yarbrough, Ken
Relating to local control of fire fighter employment matters in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1282 75-0 (1997) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to collective bargaining agreements for police officers in certain municipalities. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 1156 74-0 (1995) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to authorizing the state and political subdivisions of the state to enter into certain agreements regarding employment conditions. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1929 74-0 (1995) Author: Combs, Susan | et. al. Relating to certain conditions of employment for and investigations of fire fighters and police officers in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2112 74-0 (1995) Author: Yarbrough, Ken Relating to the use of binding arbitration in labor disputes involving certain metropolitan transit authorities. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 3130 74-0 (1995) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to collective bargaining agreements for police officers in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
SB 862 74-0 (1995) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to authorizing the state and political subdivisions of the state to enter into certain agreements regarding employment conditions. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 863 74-0 (1995) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Sponsor: Combs, Susan | et. al.
Relating to certain conditions of employment for and investigations of fire fighters and police officers in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
SB 950 74-0 (1995) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to the use of binding arbitration in labor disputes involving certain metropolitan transit authorities. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1381 74-0 (1995) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the application of certain statutes providing for arbitration. Senate: Jurisprudence Withdrawn from intent calendar
HB 822 73-0 (1993) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to municipal civil service and the validation of government acts and proceedings regarding certain civil service systems. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
HB 1110 73-0 (1993) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to liability for infliction of emotional distress during an employment dispute. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1236 73-0 (1993) Author: Danburg, Debra Relating to meet and confer agreements for fire fighters and police officers in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Reported favorably as substituted
HB 1732 73-0 (1993) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to municipal civil service. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1936 73-0 (1993) Author: Wilson, Ron 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
HB 2228 73-0 (1993) Author: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis Relating to municipal civil service. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2375 73-0 (1993) Author: Romo, Sylvia Relating to arbitration under The Fire and Police Employee Relations Act. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2441 73-0 (1993) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to the power of a sheriff's department civil service commission to adopt rules concerning the rights of employees during an internal investigation. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
SB 433 73-0 (1993) Author: Brown, J.E.
Sponsor: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment of certain employees. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 443 73-0 (1993) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to municipal civil service and the validation of government acts and proceedings regarding certain civil service systems. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Withdrawn from intent calendar
SB 490 73-0 (1993) Author: Whitmire, John
Sponsor: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the power of a sheriff's department civil service commission to adopt rules concerning the rights of employees during an internal investigation. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 699 73-0 (1993) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to municipal civil service. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations No action taken in committee
SB 1354 73-0 (1993) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment for fire fighters. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Reported favorably w/o amendments
SB 1364 73-0 (1993) Author: Shelley, Dan
Sponsor: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to municipal civil service in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 400 72-0 (1991) Author: Thompson, Garfield Relating to collective bargaining agreements relating to fire fighters or police officers. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 461 72-0 (1991) Author: Soileau, Curtis Relating to the creation of the office of labor-management cooperation within the Texas Department of Commerce. House: Business & Commerce Referred to subcommittee
HB 492 72-0 (1991) Author: Thompson, Garfield Relating to collective bargaining rights of certain public employees; providing civil penalties. House: State Affairs Withdrawn from schedule
HB 744 72-0 (1991) Author: Shelley, Dan Relating to the grievance procedure under municipal civil service in certain municipalities. House: County Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 930 72-0 (1991) Author: Wilson, Ron Amending the municipal civil service act to allow for affirmative action appointments. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1028 72-0 (1991) Author: Soileau, Curtis Relating to the elimination of a disqualification for unemployment compensation benefits based on certain participation in labor disputes. House: Labor and Employment Relations Left pending in committee
HB 1110 72-0 (1991) Author: Soileau, Curtis | et. al. Relating to the right to contract for wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment of fire fighters and law enforcement officers. House: Urban Affairs 1st Printing sent to Calendars
HB 1337 72-0 (1991) Author: Wilson, Ron Relating to the procedures for disciplinary actions, dispute resolutions, and local option repeal under the municipal civil service law. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 1352 72-0 (1991) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to hearing examiner's fees under the municipal civil service act in certain cities; and declaring an emergency. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 1614 72-0 (1991) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to promotional eligibility lists under the municipal civil service act in certain cities; and declaring an emergency. House: Urban Affairs Laid on table subject to call in committee
HB 1615 72-0 (1991) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to eligibility for beginning position in fire department under the municipal civil service act in certain cities; and declaring an emergency. House: Urban Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1618 72-0 (1991) Author: Eckels, Robert Relating to indefinite suspensions of fire fighters and police officers in certain municipalities under municipal civil service law. House: Urban Affairs 1st Printing sent to Calendars
HB 1670 72-0 (1991) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to local revision of the civil service law for fire fighters and police officers in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 1695 72-0 (1991) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to affirmative action programs for municipal civil service employees of certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 1738 72-0 (1991) Author: Denton, Betty Relating to the applicability of the municipal civil service law. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 1968 72-0 (1991) Author: Yarbrough, Ken Relating to the use of arbitration in disputes regarding collective bargaining by certain metropolitan transit authorities. House: Transportation Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 2643 72-0 (1991) Author: Williamson, Richard Amending the municipal civil service act. House: Urban Affairs Referred to subcommittee
SB 814 72-0 (1991) Author: Green, Gene
Sponsor: Yarbrough, Ken
Relating to the use of arbitration in disputes regarding collective bargaining by certain metropolitan transit authorities. House: Transportation
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
1st Printing sent to Calendars
SB 851 72-0 (1991) Author: Ellis, Rodney Amending the municipal civil service act to allow for affirmative action appointments. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 955 72-0 (1991) Author: Green, Gene
Sponsor: Shelley, Dan
Relating to grievance procedures under the municipal civil service act in certain cities; and declaring an emergency. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 956 72-0 (1991) Author: Green, Gene Relating to certain hearing examiner's fees under the municipal civil service law in certain cities. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 959 72-0 (1991) Author: Green, Gene Relating to appeals of decisions of the civil service commission to a district court by fire fighters or police officers of certain municipalities. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 50 71-0 (1989) Author: Criss, Lloyd Relating to collective bargaining contracts entered into between this state or a political subdivision of this state and certain labor organizations. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 158 71-0 (1989) Author: Thompson, Garfield Relating to collective bargaining rights of certain public employees; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Pending in committee
HB 1240 71-0 (1989) Author: Lewis, Ron | et. al. Relating to regulation of a public utility that is a party to a collective bargaining agreement. House: State Affairs 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 1909 71-0 (1989) Author: Smith, Terral Relating to labor agreements and employee rights of certain public transportation or transit authorities and to former employees of an acquired transportation system. House: Transportation Referred to subcommittee
HB 1987 71-0 (1989) Author: Beauchamp, Jerry Relating to authorizing the parties to agree to submit issues to the voters for resolution when an impasse has been reached under The Fire and Police Employee Relations Act. House: Elections 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 2212 71-0 (1989) Author: Madla, Frank
Sponsor: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to the discharge or penalizing of an employee for compliance with a subpoena; providing penalties. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 2249 71-0 (1989) Author: Thompson, Garfield Relating to fire and police relations act. House: Urban Affairs 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 2985 71-0 (1989) Author: Beauchamp, Jerry Relating to collective bargaining by sheriff's employees under a sheriff's department civil service system in certain counties. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
SB 293 71-0 (1989) Author: Parker, Carl Relating to collective bargaining contracts entered into between this state or a political subdivision of this state and certain labor organizations. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 340 71-0 (1989) Author: Edwards, Chet
Sponsor: Lewis, Ron
Relating to regulation of a public utility that is a party to a collective bargaining agreement. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
SB 1064 71-0 (1989) Author: Green, Gene Relating to the right of employees of certain sheriff's departments to appeal to an independent third party hearing examiner. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1250 71-0 (1989) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to labor agreements and employee rights of certain public transportation or transit authorities and to former employees of an acquired transportation system. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 22 70-0 (1987) Author: Criss, Lloyd Relating to a restriction of the use of certain indemnity provisions in construction contracts. House: Judiciary Placed on General State Calendar
HB 59 70-0 (1987) Author: Taylor, M.A.
Sponsor: Edwards, Chet
Relating to placement by a private employment agency of an employee in a school district. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
HB 149 70-0 (1987) Author: Guerrero, Lena Relating to the hours of labor of fire fighters and police officers in certain cities. House: Urban Affairs Transferred to Calendars Committee
HB 262 70-0 (1987) Author: Lewis, Ron Relating to complaints about and disciplinary measures taken against law enforcement officers or fire fighters. House: Public Safety Referred to subcommittee
HB 295 70-0 (1987) Author: Betts, Weldon Relating to firemen's and policemen's civil service. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 296 70-0 (1987) Author: Betts, Weldon Relating to firemen's and policemen's civil service. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 691 70-0 (1987) Author: Eckels, Robert Relating to the validity of an anticompetition agreement. House: Business & Commerce Withdrawn from schedule
HB 693 70-0 (1987) Author: Criss, Lloyd Relating to grievance procedures for fire fighters and police officers in certain cities. House: Urban Affairs Comm. laid on table subj. to call
HB 694 70-0 (1987) Author: Criss, Lloyd Relating to a state policy regarding layoffs, recalls, and grievances of state employees. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 718 70-0 (1987) Author: Polumbo, Anthony Relating to a fire fighter's and police officer's rights in certain cities during an administrative investigation that includes interrogation of the fire fighter and police officer. House: Urban Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 749 70-0 (1987) Author: Patronella, David Relating to firemen's and policemen's civil service, classification, and grievance procedures; providing civil penalties. House: Urban Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 819 70-0 (1987) Author: Cain, David Relating to the right of a fire fighter or police officer to appeal to a hearing examiner regarding a fire or police department decision for which an appeal is provided. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 918 70-0 (1987) Author: Patronella, David Relating to grievance procedures for fire fighters and police officers in certain cities. House: Urban Affairs Withdrawn from schedule
HB 955 70-0 (1987) Author: Criss, Lloyd Relating to collective bargaining contracts entered into between this state or a political subdivision of this state and certain labor organizations. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 972 70-0 (1987) Author: Martinez, Roman Relating to sheriff's department employees civil service in certain counties; appeals of disciplinary action by employees to hearing examiners. House: County Affairs 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 1008 70-0 (1987) Author: Danburg, Debra Relating to the supervision of a fireman or policeman of a fire or police department. House: Urban Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1053 70-0 (1987) Author: Garcia, Orlando Relating to an appeal to district court of a decision of a firemen's and policemen's civil service commission. House: Urban Affairs Withdrawn from calendar
HB 1131 70-0 (1987) Author: Earley, Robert Relating to the creation, powers, and duties of the State Personnel Office. House: State Affairs 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 1139 70-0 (1987) Author: Patrick, Kae Relating to the sheriff's civil service system in certain counties. House: County Affairs Pending in committee
HB 1157 70-0 (1987) Author: Uher, D.R. Relating to discharges of officers and employees of the Department of Public Safety and to political activities and campaigns. House: State Affairs Pending in committee
HB 1167 70-0 (1987) Author: Martinez, Roman Relating to the procedural and other rights of a fireman or policeman regarding an appeal of a department decision to the Fire Fighters' and Police Officers' Civil Service Commission. House: Urban Affairs Pending in committee
HB 1233 70-0 (1987) Author: Millsap, Mike Relating to the creation, powers, and duties of the State Office of Personnel Management. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1252 70-0 (1987) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to polygraph examinations of certain police officers and fire fighters. House: Urban Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1256 70-0 (1987) Author: Edwards, Al Relating to certain notice requirements before an employer may merge or shut down a place of employment; providing a penalty. House: Labor and Employment Relations Reported from s/c with substitute
HB 1335 70-0 (1987) Author: Thompson, Garfield Relating to collective bargaining rights of certain public employees; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1368 70-0 (1987) Author: Valigura, Keith
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to personnel files maintained by the director of fire fighters' and police officers' civil service commission. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 1377 70-0 (1987) Author: Delco, Wilhelmina Relating to grievance procedures for state employees. House: State Affairs Coauthor authorized
HB 1392 70-0 (1987) Author: Moreno, Paul Relating to the collective bargaining rights of employees of a sheriff's department. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1577 70-0 (1987) Author: Delco, Wilhelmina Relating to certain management policies and management training for institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 1603 70-0 (1987) Author: Garcia, Orlando Relating to the right of a commissioned officer of the Department of Public Safety to appeal to a hearing examiner regarding a department decision for which an appeal is provided. House: Public Safety Referred to subcommittee
HB 1622 70-0 (1987) Author: Johnson, Cliff
Sponsor: Lyon, Ted
Relating to certain restrictions on the use of polygraph examinations by the Department of Public Safety. House: Public Safety Effective on 9/1/87
HB 1903 70-0 (1987) Author: Guerrero, Lena Relating to discrimination in employment, housing, and public facilities because a person has or is perceived as having AIDS, HIV infection, or AIDS-related complex; providing criminal and civil penalties. House: Public Health Referred to subcommittee
HB 1926 70-0 (1987) Author: Heflin, Talmadge Relating to disciplinary requirements and procedures for firefighters and police officers in certain cities. House: Urban Affairs Reported from s/c with substitute
HB 1938 70-0 (1987) Author: Tallas, Jim
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the discharge, suspension, or demotion of a commissioned officer in the Department of Public Safety. House: Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
HB 2042 70-0 (1987) Author: Martinez, Roman Relating to the regulation of off-duty work performed by reserve law enforcement officers and to the employment of a reserve law enforcement officer as a patrolman, guard, or watchman. House: Public Safety Referred to subcommittee
SB 276 70-0 (1987) Author: Green, Gene
Sponsor: Martinez, Roman
Relating to the procedural and other rights of a fireman or policeman regarding an appeal of a department decision to the Fire Fighters' and Police Officers' Civil Service Commission. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
SB 285 70-0 (1987) Author: Parker, Carl Relating to the protection of certain employees who report a violation of law or rule or refuse to enter certain work situations; providing a penalty. Senate: Jurisprudence Record vote
SB 354 70-0 (1987) Author: Tejeda, Frank Relating to an appeal to district court of a decision of a fireman's and policeman's civil service commission. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Reported favorably with substitute
SB 359 70-0 (1987) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Sponsor: Luna III, Albert
Relating to the provision of a defense by a municipality or a special purpose district in certain suits against peace officers, fire fighters, or emergency medical personnel. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/87
SB 381 70-0 (1987) Author: Lyon, Ted Relating to the right of a fire fighter or police officer to appeal to a hearing examiner regarding a fire or police department decision for which an appeal is provided. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 435 70-0 (1987) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to a career ladder and minimum salaries for educational aides and school secretaries. Senate: Education Left as pending business in comm.
SB 941 70-0 (1987) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to sheriff's department employees civil service in certain counties; appeals of disciplinary action by employees to hearing examiners. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1005 70-0 (1987) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to negotiations for school district employees. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1503 70-0 (1987) Author: Lyon, Ted Relating to certain restrictions on the use of polygraph examinations by the Department of Public Safety. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 15 70-2 (1987) Author: Earley, Robert Relating to the creation, powers and duties of the State Personnel Office. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 68 69-0 (1985) Author: Hill, Patricia Relating to anticompetition agreements. House: Business & Commerce 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 257 69-0 (1985) Author: Green, Gene Relating to a prohibition against terminating the employment of certain employees who hold more than one job. House: Labor & Employment Relations Referred to subcommittee
HB 544 69-0 (1985) Author: Criss, Lloyd Relating to collective bargaining rights of certain public employees. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 789 69-0 (1985) Author: Polumbo, Anthony Relating to hearing examiners for appeal of job actions against a fire fighter or police officer in certain cities and to procedures for discipline of a fire fighter or police officer in those cities who are indicted for a crime. House: Urban Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 879 69-0 (1985) Author: Green, Gene Relating to investigations of, disciplinary measures against, and certain conditions of employment of peace officers. House: Law Enforcement Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 908 69-0 (1985) Author: Price, Albert Relating to professional negotiations for certain school district employees. House: Public Education Coauthor authorized
HB 1280 69-0 (1985) Author: Cain, David
Sponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to certain employment, sales, and leasing practices; providing a penalty. House: Business & Commerce
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1350 69-0 (1985) Author: Burnett, Dick Relating to complaints about and disciplinary measures taken against law enforcement officers or fire fighters. House: Law Enforcement Referred to subcommittee
HB 1402 69-0 (1985) Author: Stiles, Mark Relating to the use of a merit system of personnel administration by certain state agencies and the abolition of the Texas Merit System Council. House: State Affairs 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 1632 69-0 (1985) Author: Evans, Larry Relating to the time for filing a civil action in a complaint brought under the Commission on Human Rights Act. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1831 69-0 (1985) Author: Green, Gene Relating to appeals to District Court from decision of a civil service commission; amending Section 18 of Chapter 325, Acts of the 50th Legislature, Regular Session, 1947 (Section 18 of Article 1269m, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), as amended by Chapter 707, Acts of the 67th Legislature, Regular Session, 1981, and declaring an emergency. House: Urban Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 2270 69-0 (1985) Author: Price, Albert Relating to public employees, collective bargaining contracts with organizations representing; strikes; loss of civil service and other rights. House: State Affairs Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
SB 112 69-0 (1985) Author: Mauzy, Oscar Relating to investigations of, disciplinary measures against, and certain conditions of employment of peace officers. Senate: Jurisprudence Record vote
SB 178 69-0 (1985) Author: Mauzy, Oscar Relating to presumption of discrimination upon discharge or suspension of any employee following settlement or Board ruling, and declaring an emergency. Senate: Jurisprudence Postponed in s/c
SB 218 69-0 (1985) Author: Truan, Carlos Relating to the rights of employees of the state and its political subdivisions. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 569 69-0 (1985) Author: Leedom, John
Sponsor: Stiles, Mark
Relating to the use of a merit system of personnel administration by certain state agencies and the abolition of the Texas Merit System Council. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 572 69-0 (1985) Author: Mauzy, Oscar Relating to collective bargaining rights of certain public employees. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 674 69-0 (1985) Author: Farabee, Ray Relating to certain employment and sales practices; providing a penalty. Senate: State Affairs No action taken in committee
SB 689 69-0 (1985) Author: Williams, Lindon
Sponsor: Colbert, Paul
Relating to legislative leave for fire fighters and police officers in certain cities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 708 69-0 (1985) Author: Lyon, Ted Relating to complaints about and disciplinary measures taken against law enforcement officers or fire fighters. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Record vote
HB 652 68-0 (1983) Author: Watson, Ed Relating to requirements that an employer must meet before conducting a search of an employee's motor vehicle. House: Business & Commerce Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 941 68-0 (1983) Author: Green, Gene Relating to the right of a fire fighter or police officer to appeal an adverse decision of the civil service commission to district court. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Committee on Urban Affairs
HB 969 68-0 (1983) Author: Criss, Lloyd Relating to collective bargaining rights of certain public employees. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1004 68-0 (1983) Author: Wallace III, Ralph Relating to the protection of employees who testify before a legislative committee; providing a penalty. House: State Affairs No action taken
HB 1075 68-0 (1983) Author: Harrison, Jr., W.O. "Bill"
Sponsor: Edwards, Chet
Relating to the protection of public employees who report a violation of law. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1298 68-0 (1983) Author: Barton, Erwin Relating to the hours of labor of railroad employees; providing a penalty. House: Business & Commerce Referred to subcommittee
HB 1358 68-0 (1983) Author: Martinez, Roman Relating to an employee's right to participate in political activity; providing a penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 1796 68-0 (1983) Author: Moreno, Paul Relating to collective bargaining for firemen and policemen. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Committee on Urban Affairs
HB 1813 68-0 (1983) Author: Martinez, Roman Relating to the rights of an employee to engage in political activity; providing a penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
SB 44 68-0 (1983) Author: Doggett, Lloyd Relating to the provision of damages and penalties for a person whose employment is suspended or terminated or who is otherwise disciplined as a result of reporting the abuse or neglect of a nursing home patient. Senate: Health & Human Resources Referred to Committee on Health & Human Resources
SB 309 68-0 (1983) Author: Mauzy, Oscar Relating to presumption of discrimination upon discharge or suspension of any employee following settlement or Board ruling and declaring an emergency. Senate: Jurisprudence No action taken
SB 696 68-0 (1983) Author: Mauzy, Oscar Relating to collective bargaining rights of certain public employees. Senate: State Affairs Testimony taken
HB 91 67-0 (1981) Author: Hudson III, Samuel Relating to dismissal of an employee who exercises constitutional or statutory rights and to an employee's right to appeal a dismissal. House: Employment Practices No action taken
HB 887 67-0 (1981) Author: Garcia, Matt Relating to collective bargaining for certain employees of public schools. House: Employment Practices Referred to subcommittee
HB 936 67-0 (1981) Author: Criss, Lloyd Relating to collective bargaining rights of certain public school employees. House: Employment Practices Referred to subcommittee
HB 1120 67-0 (1981) Author: Lyon, Ted Relating to remedies for certain peace officers who have punitive action taken against them by their employing agency. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1192 67-0 (1981) Author: Uher, D.R.
Sponsor: Howard, Ed
Relating to the creation of the State Personnel Standards Board. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Consideration postponed
HB 1203 67-0 (1981) Author: Hernandez, Joe Relating to the right of an individual to communicate in any language. House: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 1580 67-0 (1981) Author: Price, Albert Relating to time off from work to attend certain conventions held by political parties. House: Elections Referred to Committee on Elections
HB 2089 67-0 (1981) Author: Laney, James
Sponsor: Blake, Roy
Relating to the exclusion of certain farm labor contractors from licensing requirements for labor agents. House: Employment Practices
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2128 67-0 (1981) Author: Delco, Wilhelmina Relating to abolition of the Merit System of the Texas Employment Commission and creation of the Texas Merit System Council. House: State Affairs Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 2274 67-0 (1981) Author: Berlanga, Hugo Relating to collective bargaining for firemen and policemen. House: Employment Practices Referred to Committee on Employment Practices
SB 145 67-0 (1981) Author: Doggett, Lloyd
Sponsor: Polumbo, Anthony
Relating to discrimination because of age or disability. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Reported from subcommittee favorably with amendments
SB 321 67-0 (1981) Author: Mauzy, Oscar Relating to collective bargaining rights of certain public employees Senate: State Affairs Coauthor authorized
SB 358 67-0 (1981) Author: Mauzy, Oscar Relating to the right of fire and police personnel to engage in certain political activities. Senate: State Affairs Reported from committee favorably with amendments
SB 528 67-0 (1981) Author: Parker, Carl
Sponsor: Price, Albert
Relating to time off from work to attend political conventions. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
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SB 567 67-0 (1981) Author: Mauzy, Oscar Relating to collective bargaining for certain employees of public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Committee on Education
SB 634 67-0 (1981) Author: Howard, Ed Relating to creation of the State Personnel Standards Board. Senate: State Affairs No action taken
SB 663 67-0 (1981) Author: Mauzy, Oscar Relating to establishing a fair dismissal procedure for all persons employed by any school district in the State of Texas in professional positions. Senate: Education Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 381 66-0 (1979) Author: Moreno, Paul Relating to employer bans on communication in Spanish and other languages by employees. House: Employment Practices Referred to Committee on Employment Practices
HB 1155 66-0 (1979) Author: Green, Gene Relating to collective bargaining rights of certain public employees. House: Employment Practices Referred to subcommittee
HB 1363 66-0 (1979) Author: Lyon, Ted Relating to collective bargaining between public officials and certain labor organizations. House: Employment Practices Referred to Committee on Employment Practices
HB 1539 66-0 (1979) Author: Berlanga, Hugo Relating to overtime to be paid to certain employees. House: Employment Practices Referred to Committee on Employment Practices
HB 1684 66-0 (1979) Author: Ware, Bob Relating to certain prima facie evidence of an organized work stoppage by public employees. House: Employment Practices Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
HB 2037 66-0 (1979) Author: Kubiak, Dan Relating to agricultural employer - employee relations; establishing the Agricultural Labor Relations Board; setting out employer and employee rights and duties; maintaining agricultural employees' right-to-work; prohibiting harvest-time strikes and secondary boycotts; and declaring an emergency. House: Agriculture & Livestock Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
SB 289 66-0 (1979) Author: Mauzy, Oscar Relating to consultations by boards of trustees with representatives of teachers and groups of auxiliary personnel employed in a school district under certain conditions; requiring such consultations under certain circumstances and providing certain procedures; providing for the selection of preresentatives of teachers and auxiliary personnel groups and for exclusive representation and authorization of certain agreements; providing for advisory assistance; providing certain persons with the right to be heard by boards of trustees; providing administrative consultation; providing a saving clause; defining certain terms. Senate: Education Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 493 66-0 (1979) Author: Parker, Carl Relating to collective bargaining for firemen and policemen. Senate: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 708 66-0 (1979) Author: Parker, Carl
Sponsor: Price, Albert
Relating to time off from work to attend political conventions. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on daily General State Calendar
SB 1066 66-0 (1979) Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Sponsor: Cain, David
Relating to service of process on nonresident employers in certain civil actions or proceedings. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
SB 1240 66-0 (1979) Author: Mauzy, Oscar Relating to collective bargaining rights of certain public employees. Senate: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 339 65-0 (1977) Author: Allen, Joe Relating to creation of a state personnel system and a state personnel board having powers, duties, and functions regarding employment policies and practices of certain state agencies; prescribing unlawful employment practices and providing penalties and other remedies; repealing the Position Classification Act of 1961. House: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 396 65-0 (1977) Author: Olson, Jr., Lyndon Relating to creation of a state personnel system and a state personnel board having powers, duties, and functions regarding employment policies and practices of certain state agencies; prescribing unlawful employment practices and providing penalties and other remedies; repealing the Position Classification Act of 1961. House: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 662 65-0 (1977) Author: Clark, Jim Relating to the rights of certain public employees and to the creation of a state employer-employees relations board, its duties and powers; repealing all laws in conflict. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 756 65-0 (1977) Author: Green, Gene
Sponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to the arbitration of disputes between an employer and employees operating under a collective-bargaining agreement. House: Labor
Senate: Economic Development
Reported from committee adversely
HB 1206 65-0 (1977) Author: Ceverha, Bill Relating to an individual's right to work without union membership; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Assigned to Consent Calendar
HB 1241 65-0 (1977) Author: Hernandez, Joe Relating to paid vacation and sick leave for employees in private industry. House: Business & Industry Referred to subcommittee
HB 1277 65-0 (1977) Author: Brown, Albert "Al" Relating to the releasing of criminal history information for employment applications to private employers by State and local law enforcement agencies. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1308 65-0 (1977) Author: Jones, Luther Relating to collective bargaining for firemen and policemen. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 1325 65-0 (1977) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to agricultural labor; creating the Agricultural Labor Relations Board; providing penalties. House: Agriculture & Livestock Referred to subcommittee
HB 1578 65-0 (1977) Author: Green, Gene Relating to contracts covered by the Texas General Arbitration Act. House: Judiciary Assigned to General State Calendar
HB 1944 65-0 (1977) Author: Allen, Joe Stating the legislature's findings and purpose in regard to municipal employee organizations; authorizing municipal employees to form and join refrain from joining an employee organization for purposes of meeting and conferring in good faith with municipal employers; creation of a Public Employee Relations Commission and specifying the Commission's powers and functions, and appointment of its members by the Governor; providing definitions; prohibiting supervisory employees from joining and participating in an employee organization whose membership includes non-supervisory employees; specifying certain traditional municipal employers' rights; providing procedures for recognition of employee organizations and the determination and certification of the appropriate unit. House: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 2086 65-0 (1977) Author: Allen, Joe Relating to the right of any regulatory entity either internal or external, to determining without recourse, the ability of labor, either organized or not organized, to bargain for its services on a collective or a seperate basis. House: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 127 65-0 (1977) Author: Meier, Bill An Act relating to creation of a state personnel system and a state personnel board having powers, duties, and functions regarding employment policies and practices of certain state agencies; prescribing unlawful employment practices and providing penalties and other remedies; repealing the Position Classification Act of 1961. Senate: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
SB 142 65-0 (1977) Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Sponsor: Rains, Don
Relating to the establishment of guidelines for personnel administration for employees of public institutions of higher education; providing for authority, responsibility, and duties of the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System, and for the governing boards of institutions of higher education regarding employment policies and practices. House: State Affairs
Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 335 65-0 (1977) Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" Relating to rights of certain public employees and to the creation of a state employer-employee relations boar, its duties and powers; repealing all laws in conflict. Senate: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 356 65-0 (1977) Author: Hance, Kent Relating to the ability of an employer to question prospective employees about their workmen's compensation record. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to subcommittee
SB 842 65-0 (1977) Author: Parker, Carl Relating to the arbitration of disputes between an employer and emloyees operating under a collective-bargaining agreement. Senate: Economic Development Reported from committee favorably
SB 867 65-0 (1977) Author: Jones, Gene
Sponsor: Green, Gene
Providing for continuation of group life and group accident and health insurance during labor dispute; providing for individual contributions; authorizing inclusion of certain provision in policies; protecting certain existing rights of insurers; allowing discontinuance of coverage under certain circumstances; providing an effective date. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
90 Day Bill
HB 33 64-0 (1975) Author: Johnson, Eddie
Sponsor: Clower, Ron
Enabling a political subdivision to establish a formal hearing procedure for persons charging discriminatory employment practices by an officer or employee of the subdivision; providing for a local official to receive notice from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days
HB 245 64-0 (1975) Author: Johnson, Eddie
Sponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the termination of the employment of an employee who serves as a juror; providing reemployment, just damages, and attorney's fees. House: Labor
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days
HB 293 64-0 (1975) Author: Clark, Jim Relating to the right of collective bargaining for employees of certain navigation districts and port authorities. House: Natural Resources Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
HB 423 64-0 (1975) Author: Nowlin, James Relating to certain prima facie evidence of an organized work stoppage by public employees. House: Labor Referred to Committee on Labor
HB 580 64-0 (1975) Author: Olson, Jr., Lyndon Relating to the reporting by a state employee of certain inappropriate activities and to prohibition of certain reprisals against state employees by employing agencies; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 615 64-0 (1975) Author: Olson, Jr., Lyndon Relating to the reporting by a state employee of certain inappropriate activities and the prohibition of certain reprisals against state employees by employing agencies; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 739 64-0 (1975) Author: Olson, Jr., Lyndon Relating to municipal employee organizations. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 761 64-0 (1975) Author: Washington, Craig Relating to rights of certain public employees and to the creation of a state employer-employee relations board, its duties and powers; repealing all laws in conflict. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 820 64-0 (1975) Author: Earle, Ronald
Sponsor: Meier, Bill
Relating to creation of a state personnel system and a state personnel board having powers, duties, and functions regarding employment policies and practices of certain state agencies; prescribing unlawful employment practices and providing penalties and other remedies; repealing the Position Classification Act of 1961. House: State Affairs
Senate: Administration
Motion to suspend rules lost
HB 864 64-0 (1975) Author: Salem, Joe Relating to the right of professional negotiations for teachers employed by public school districts; prohibiting strikes and work stoppages by teachers. House: Public Education Referred to Committee on Public Education
HB 1584 64-0 (1975) Author: Reynolds, Richard F. Relating to the enforcement of certain arbitration agreements. House: Labor Referred to Committee on Labor
HB 1723 64-0 (1975) Author: Nichols, R.C. "Nick" Relating to prevention of discrimination against employees as a result of their testifying, giving information to, or filing a complaint with the Texas Department of Labor and Standards. House: Labor Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 1808 64-0 (1975) Author: Mattox, Jim Relating to the right of fire fighters and policemen to bargain collectively. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
HR 28 64-0 (1975) Author: Nowlin, James Relating to memorializing Congress to halt the unethical practice by strikers obtaining certain public funds. House: State Affairs
SB 340 64-0 (1975) Author: Clower, Ron Relating to the termination of the employment of an employee who serves as a juror. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Subcommittee on Civil Matters
SB 443 64-0 (1975) Author: Mauzy, Oscar Relating to allowing employers and labor unions to contract to require nonunion employees to pay certain fees. Senate: Human Resources Referred to Committee on Human Resources
SB 606 64-0 (1975) Author: McKinnon, Mike
Sponsor: Peveto, Wayne
Relating to the duty of labor unions to file reports with the secretary of state; providing the authority of the secretary of state to destroy previously filed reports. House: Labor
Senate: State Affairs
90 day bill
SB 768 64-0 (1975) Author: Meier, Bill Relating to creation of a state personnel system and a state personnel board having powers, duties, and functions regarding employment policies and practices of certain state agencies; prescribing unlawful employment practices and providing penalties and other remedies. Senate: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 814 64-0 (1975) Author: Gammage, R.A. "Bob" Relating to the enforcement of certain arbitration agreements. Senate: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 990 64-0 (1975) Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Sponsor: Bryant, John W.
Declaring that no person, corporation, or other entity acting as an employer may discharge or refuse to hire or in any other manner discriminate against any employee because the employee has in good faith filed a claim, hired a lawyer to represent him in a claim, instituted, or caused to be instituted, in good faith, any proceeding under the Texas Workmen's Compensation Act, or has testified or is about to testify in any such proceeding. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 586 63-0 (1973) Author: Salem, Joe Creating a Department of Labor Relations, transferring and vesting in it certain powers and duties of The Commissioner of Labor Statistics and the Bureau of Labor Statistics and providing additional powers and duties; transferring certain other duties and powers of the Commission and Bureau of Labor Statistics to the Secretary of Agriculture and Department of Public Safety; repealing conflicting laws; providing severability. House: State Affairs Reported from subcommittee
HB 1312 63-0 (1973) Author: Harris, Ed Relating to officers and employees of the State of Texas; providing a comprehensive and uniform state personnel system for employees of the State of Texas; creating and establishing a state personnel board and providing for its authority and operation; defining terms; making certain findings and declarations of legislative policy; establishing standards and guidelines for the recruitment, selection, development and maintenance of an effective, responsive and productive work force, including policies and procedures for employee hiring and advancement, training and career development, job classification, salary administration, employee grievances, fringe benefits, compensation, discipline, discharge and other related employer-employee relationships; establishing guidelines for standards of conduct for state employees; making certain exemptions; prohibiting discrimination in state service because of race, sex, religion, color, political affiliation or national origin; delegating authority for the making of rules and regulations necessary to implement and carry out the purpose of this Act in all its particulars; providing a severability clause; repealing all laws in conflict with this Act; incorporating the classification officer and merit system council into the department of personnel and providing for the transfer of records, property and employees to the department of personnel and safeguarding the compensation and benefits of such transferred employees. House: State Affairs Considered in public hearing
HB 1373 63-0 (1973) Author: Nichols, R.C. "Nick" Relating to certain rights of labor unions. House: Labor Referred to Committee on Labor
HB 1374 63-0 (1973) Author: Nichols, R.C. "Nick" Amending the Business and Commerce Code so as to define the terms "membership" and "labor union" as used in both instances therein; repealing conflicting laws; providing severability. House: Labor Sent to Calendar Committee
HB 1381 63-0 (1973) Author: Denton, Lane Relating to the creation of a state personnel board. House: State Affairs Coauthor authorized
HB 1441 63-0 (1973) Author: Vale, Bob Relating to collective bargaining rights of certain public employees and to the creation of a state labor relations board, its duties and powers; repealing all laws in conflict; providing for severability; providing an effective date. House: Labor Amended in committee
HR 50 63-0 (1973) Author: Clark, Jim Authorizing House Committee on Labor to study feasibility of creating a state agency on employee-employer relations. House: Labor
HR 163 63-0 (1973) Author: Clark, Jim Authorizing the House Committee on Labor to make a study concerning labor and management. House: Labor
SB 330 63-0 (1973) Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" An Act creating a Department of Labor Relations, transferring and vesting in it certain powers and duties of The Commissioner of Labor Statistics and the Bureau of Labor Statistics and providing additional powers and duties; transferring certain other duties and powers of the Commissioner and Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Secretary of Agriculture and Department of Public Safety; repealing conflicting laws; providing severability. Senate: State Affairs Sent to subcommittee
SB 428 63-0 (1973) Author: Mengden, Walter Relating to the gathering of information about the national origins or the ethnic, racial, or religious makeup of the personnel of a governmental agency or political subdivision. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Reported favorably
SB 834 63-0 (1973) Author: Harrington, D. Roy Relating to collective bargaining rights of certain public employees and to the creation of a state labor relations board, its duties and powers; repealing all laws in conflict; providing for severability; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency. Senate: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SCR 20 63-0 (1973) Author: Hightower, Jack
Sponsor: Doyle, Terry
Creating a special interim Committee on State and Local Public Employees. House: State Affairs
Senate: Administration
Filed without Governor's signature
SJR 38 63-0 (1973) Author: Jones, Grant Proposing an amendment of the Texas Constitution to guarantee the right of a person to work and bargain with a private employer without regard to whether he is a member of or a contributor to a labor union. Senate: Economic Development Committee hearing date
HB 113 62-0 (1971) Author: Nichols, R.C. "Nick" Relating to the protection of persons who file a claim or hire an attorney or aid in filing a claim or testify at hearings concerning a claim under the Texas Workmen's Compensations Act.
HB 164 62-0 (1971) Author: Golman, Joe H. | et. al. Relating to time allowed to an employee without deduction of pay for voting at an election.
HB 280 62-0 (1971) Author: Williams, Lindon
Sponsor: Wallace, Jim
Relating to the reemployment of persons called to active duty with the State Military Forces in an emergency.
HB 454 62-0 (1971) Author: Parker, Carl Relating to declaring and prescribing rights, duties, and obligations of public employers and some public employees and their representatives in matters of collective bargaining.
HB 547 62-0 (1971) Author: Parker, Carl Relating to declaring and prescribing the rights, duties and obligations of public employers and some public employees and their representatives in matters of collective bargaining.
HB 790 62-0 (1971) Author: Haynes, Clyde Relating to registration of labor union organizers with the Secretary of State.
HB 907 62-0 (1971) Author: Clark, Jim | et. al. Relating to the use of strikebreakers. ("Citizens Job Protection Act")
HB 1077 62-0 (1971) Author: Haynes, Clyde | et. al. Relating to professional consultation between boards of trustees and professional organizations of school personnel.
HB 1256 62-0 (1971) Author: Parker, Carl Relating to crossing picket lines in a motor vehicle; providing penalties for violation.
HB 1540 62-0 (1971) Author: Salem, Joe Relating to authorizing and providing for union recognition and collective bargaining for firefighters employed by cities, towns, and other political subdivisions of the State.
HCR 167 62-0 (1971) Author: Smith, William L. Requesting the Senate to send a duplicate copy of SB 778 to the House.
SB 53 62-0 (1971) Author: Harrington, D. Roy Relating to declaring and prescribing rights, duties and obligations of public employers and some public employees and their representatives in matters of collective bargaining.
SB 79 62-0 (1971) Author: Jordan, Barbara Relating to creating the Fair Employment Practices Commission and providing for its regulation of discriminatory acts in employment; providing penalties.
SB 147 62-0 (1971) Author: Mauzy, Oscar Relating to the creation, establishment, administration, and operation of a state civil service system; providing a penalty.
SB 303 62-0 (1971) Author: Harrington, D. Roy | et. al. Relating to declaring and prescribing the rights, duties, and obligations of public employers and some public employees and their representatives in matters of collective bargaining.
SB 583 62-0 (1971) Author: Bernal, Joe J. | et. al. Relating to amending Education Code to provide for professional consultation between boards of trustees and professional organizations of school personnel.
SB 750 62-0 (1971) Author: Mauzy, Oscar Relating to the statutory presumption of temporary total disability upon refusal of employment whenever an injured workman presents a proper medical release.
SB 778 62-0 (1971) Author: Hall, Ralph Relating to authorizing and providing for union recognition and collective bargaining for firefighters employed by cities, towns, and other political subdivisions of the State.
SB 844 62-0 (1971) Author: Bernal, Joe J. Relating to the creation, establishment and operation of a county civil service system in certain counties.
HB 209 61-0 (1969) Author: Clark, Jr., James Howard "Jim" Relating to imposing a penalty for interference with jury service by employers.
HB 329 61-0 (1969) Author: Clark, Jim | et. al. Relating to prescribing matters pertaining to labor management relations in this state; providing election duties of Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics; prescribing means of enforcement and prevention of violation of the Act.
HB 344 61-0 (1969) Author: Parker, Carl | et. al. Relating to declare and prescribe rights, duties and obligations of public employers and some public employees and their representatives in matters of collective bargaining; to create a state labor relations board and provide for its jurisdiction, power, authority, and functions; to provide severability, precedence over contrary laws and an effective date.
HB 691 61-0 (1969) Author: Clark, Jim | et. al. Relating to making unlawful certain acts relating to the use of strikebreakers; providing penalties.
HB 886 61-0 (1969) Author: Weldon, James D. "Jimmy" Relating to venue in suits to enjoin certain strikes or picketing.
HB 1250 61-0 (1969) Author: Atwood, Alan C. "Bud" Relating to ensuring that all workers are made fully aware of their right to work and bargain freely with their employers, individually or collectively, and their right not to be denied employment on account of membership or non-membership in a labor union; providing penal provisions for enforcement.
SB 69 61-0 (1969) Author: Wilson, Charles N. "Charlie" Relating to enacting the Firemen's Mediation and Hearing Act relative to the settlement of grievances and disputes of firemen in any city of more than 10,000 population.
SB 85 61-0 (1969) Author: Herring, Charles | et. al. Relating to protecting and preserving rights of employees of street transportation systems which have been and are acquired by cities, towns or municipalities.
SB 256 61-0 (1969) Author: Harrington, D. Roy | et. al. Relating to declare and prescribe rights, duties and obligations of public employers and some public employees and their representatives in matters of collective bargaining; to create a state labor relations board and provide for its jurisdiction, power, authority, and functions.
SB 378 61-0 (1969) Author: Mauzy, Oscar Relating to the creation, establishment, administration, and operation of a state civil service system; providing a penalty.
SB 490 61-0 (1969) Author: Harrington, D. Roy Relating to making it unlawful to deny employment on account of refusal to submit to a polygraph examination.
SB 760 61-0 (1969) Author: Harrington, D. Roy Relating to making unlawful certain acts relating to the use of strikebreakers by any person, as that term is defined, who is not the employer directly involved in a labor dispute, and providing exemptions; making unlawful strikebreaking by certain persons; making unlawful certain acts relating to transportation of strikebreakers; defining terms; providing penalties.
HB 90 61-1 (1969) Author: Clark, Jim Relating to making unlawful certain acts relating to the use of strikebreakers by any person, as that term is defined, who is not the employer directly involved in a labor dispute, and providing exemptions; making unlawful strikebreaking by certain persons; making unlawful certain acts relating to transportation of strikebreakers; providing penalties.
HB 58 61-2 (1969) Author: Clark, Jim Relating to making unlawful certain acts relating to the use of strikebreakers by any person, as that term is defined, who is not the employer directly involved in a labor dispute, and providing exemptions; making unlawful strikebreaking by certain persons; making unlawful certain acts relating to transportation of strikebreakers; defining terms; providing penalties.
HB 9 60-0 (1967) Author: Weldon, James D. "Jimmy" Relating to making unlawful certain acts relating to the use of strikebreakers by any person, as that term is defined, who is not the employer directly involved in a labor dispute, and providing exemptions.
HB 61 60-0 (1967) Author: Clayton, Bill Relating to declaring the public policy of the State of Texas relative to the right of persons to work; redeclaring such public policy and recognizing prospect of repeal or amendment by Congress of Section 14(b) of the Taft-Hartley law; etc.
HB 122 60-0 (1967) Author: Gladden, Donald C. "Don" Relating to providing for determination, establishment and payment of prevailing scale of wages to all workers who perform labor on public works and for maximum hours of work by all such workers.
HB 123 60-0 (1967) Author: Gladden, Donald C. "Don" Relating to prescribing matters pertaining to labor management relations in this state; providing for requests for recognition and certification election; prohibiting certain strikes and picketing; providing election duties of Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics; providing rights, duties and obligations of employees, labor organizations and employers.
HB 124 60-0 (1967) Author: Gladden, Donald C. "Don" Relating to repealing Article 5207a, Revised Civil Statutes so as to allow representatives of management and labor to enter into collective bargaining contracts which require as a condition of employment in such bargaining units, membership in the labor organization representing the employees therein.
HB 407 60-0 (1967) Author: Gladden, Donald C. "Don" Relating to deleting, amending, revising and rearranging certain Statutes pertaining to the right of public employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations.
HB 1310 60-0 (1967) Author: Ligarde, Honore | et. al. Relating to establishing a State Labor Standards Law and, subject to certain exemptions, covering all employees not presently covered by the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended; defining certain offenses; providing civil and criminal sanctions.
SB 86 60-0 (1967) Author: Jordan, Barbara Charline | et. al. Relating to prescribing matters pertaining to labor management relations in this state; prescribing means of enforcement and prevention of violation of the Act.
SB 158 60-0 (1967) Author: Herring, Charles | et. al. Relating to protecting and preserving rights of employees of street transportation systems which have been and are acquired by cities, towns or municipalities.
SB 167 60-0 (1967) Author: Cole, Criss Relating to the settlement of grievances and disputes of firemen in any city of more than 10,000 population.
SB 168 60-0 (1967) Author: Brooks, Chet | et. al. Relating to making unlawful the use of force or violence, or threats thereof, to prevent, or attempt to prevent, any person from engaging in lawful and peaceful picketing within this state, thereby supplementing the existing provisions of law which now make such conduct unlawful to prevent, or attempt to prevent, any person from engaging in any lawful vocation within this state and providing penalties for the violation thereof.
SB 208 60-0 (1967) Author: Kennard, Don Relating to creating and establishing a Department of Labor of the State of Texas and transferring to that Department duties and functions of the Bureau of Labor Statistics and its Commissioner, and making provisions for the assumption of such duties and responsibilities by the Commissioner of the Department, and creating divisions within the Department to administer and enforce existing laws as specified; establishing an effective date of the Act.
HB 57 59-0 (1965) Author: Cowden, George M. | et. al. Relating to providing means of settling grievances and disputes concerning the fairness, reasonableness or adequacy of salaries, hours of work and other emoluments of firemen in any city having a population of more than ten thousand.
HB 95 59-0 (1965) Author: Kothmann, Glenn | et. al. Relating to protecting and preserving rights of employees of street transportation systems which have been and are acquired by cities, towns or municipalities.
HB 108 59-0 (1965) Author: Weldon, James D. "Jimmy" | et. al. Relating to making unlawful the hiring of strikebreakers by any person, firm or corporation not directly involved in a labor strike or lockout; providing penalties.
HB 525 59-0 (1965) Author: Cherry, Horace Dicken "Dick" Relating to prescribing matters pertaining to labor management relations in this State.
HB 573 59-0 (1965) Author: Arledge, Roy W. Relating to reports required of certain associations of state employees.
HB 724 59-0 (1965) Author: Lack, D. Emmett Relating to providing that every employee required as a condition of employment to submit to a medical or physical examination shall be compensated by his employer for all time lost because of such examination and that the cost of such examination and of records required to be furnished shall be borne by the employer; providing penalties.
SB 389 59-0 (1965) Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" Relating to creating City Employees Civil Service requirements in cities having a population of ten thousand or more inhabitants.
HB 2 58-0 (1963) Author: Kothmann, Glenn | et. al. Relating to protecting and preserving the rights of employees of street transportation systems which have been acquired by cities, towns, or municipalities; declaring the public policy of the State.
HB 77 58-0 (1963) Author: Cherry, Horace Dicken "Dick" | et. al. Relating to protecting the right of public employees to exercise all rights and privileges of citizenship and to prohibit certain boards from affecting tenure of certain public employees; providing remedies; and providing a penalty for breach of its terms.
HB 112 58-0 (1963) Author: Shipley, Donald K. | et. al. Relating to declaring strikes and collective bargaining by firemen and policemen to be against public policy and to provide in all cities of more than ten thousand (10,000) inhabitants according to the last preceding federal census, for the setting up of a local Commission of Arbitration which shall hear and determine grievances and disputes which may arise between the governing body of the city and its firemen or policemen; providing a penalty for the willful violation of this Act.
HB 179 58-0 (1963) Author: Alaniz, John C. Relating to the Texas Fair Employment Practice Act prohibiting certain practices of discrimination because of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, age, sex, or national origin by the State of Texas; creating the Texas Fair Employment Practices Commission; providing for judicial review and enforcement; and imposing penalties.
HB 402 58-0 (1963) Author: Haynes, Jr., Clyde Relating to providing a cause of action, in addition to compensation, for any employee against any employer who discharges or refuses to hire him solely because he has filed or recovered a claim for workmen's compensation.
HB 868 58-0 (1963) Author: Lack, D. Emmett | et. al. Relating to providing that every employer who pays his employees by check or draft must provide facilities for the cashing of such checks or drafts at no cost to the employee; and providing penalties for violations.
HB 869 58-0 (1963) Author: Lack, D. Emmett | et. al. Relating to providing that every employee required as a condition of employment, to submit to a medical or physical examination shall be compensated by his employer for all time lost because of such examination and that the cost of such examination and of records required to be furnished shall be borne by the employer; providing penalties.
SB 39 58-0 (1963) Author: Spears, Jr., Franklin Scott Relating to protecting and preserving rights of employees of street transportation systems which have been acquired by cities, towns or municipalities.
SB 53 58-0 (1963) Author: Cole, Criss Relating to declaring strikes and collective bargaining by firemen and policemen to be against the public policy and to provide in all cities of more than ten thousand (10,000) inhabitants according to the last preceding federal census, for the setting up of a local Commission of Arbitration which shall hear and determine grievances and disputes which may arise between the governing body of the city and its firemen or policemen; providing a penalty for the willful violation of this Act.
SB 143 58-0 (1963) Author: Herring, Charles Relating to amending statutes relating to "Arbitration in General" and enacting the "Texas General Arbitration Act" relating to arbitrations pursuant to written agreements of the parties, expressly excluding all arbitrations relating to any labor union contract and all affecting controversies between any employer and any employee of the employer or their respective representatives; providing effective dates.
SB 312 58-0 (1963) Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" Relating to creating City Employees Civil Service requirements in cities having a population of ten thousand (10,000) or more inhabitants; providing for penalties for violation of the Civil Service Act.
HB 14 57-0 (1961) Author: Hughes, Robert H. "Bob" | et. al. Relating to declaring strikes by firemen, and collective bargaining by fireman claiming the right to strike, to be against the public policy of the State; providing a penalty for willful violation of this Act; providing for a saving clause; providing that this Act shall be cumulative.
HB 29 57-0 (1961) Author: Alaniz, John C. | et. al. Relating to protecting and preserving rights of employees of street transportation systems which have been acquired by cities, towns or municipalities.
HB 276 57-0 (1961) Author: Berry, Virgil E. "Red" Relating to amending a certain Act regulating appeals from decisions of Firemen's and Policemen's Civil Service Commissions in cities having a population of ten thousand (10,000) or more inhabitants.
HB 493 57-0 (1961) Author: Guffey, Lloyd Myron Relating to providing that every employer who pays his employees by check or draft must provide facilities for the cashing of such checks or drafts at no cost to the employee; providing penalties for violations.
HB 580 57-0 (1961) Author: Eckhardt, Robert Christian "Bob" Relating to regulating controversies between employers and employees concerning representation for purposes of collective bargaining.
HB 605 57-0 (1961) Author: Harrington, D. Roy Relating to providing for reimbursement by employers for time lost because of compulsory medical or physical examinations; providing penalties.
HB 964 57-0 (1961) Author: James, Tom Relating to amending a certain Act relating to probationary firemen and policemen, suspensions and appeals therefrom, and other matters relating to tenure of employment and qualifications for employment for any such firemen or policemen.
SB 88 57-0 (1961) Author: Gonzalez, Henry Barbosa Relating to amending a certain Act providing respective rights, obligations, duties and responsibilities of a city which acquires or has acquired a street transportation system under the law and the employees of the system and their collective bargaining agents; prescribing methods of settling disputes; prohibiting such employees from engaging in a strike or concerted stoppage of work.
SB 193 57-0 (1961) Author: Gonzalez, Henry Barbosa Relating to protecting and preserving rights of employees of street transportation systems which have been acquired by cities, towns, or municipalities.
HB 13 56-0 (1959) Author: Johnston, Dean Francis Relating to declaring public policy relating to the right of public employees to work; prohibiting public employees from engaging in strikes or work stoppages and providing penalties.
HB 15 56-0 (1959) Author: Miller, Clyde | et. al. Relating to regulating controversies between employees and employers concerning representation for purposes of collective bargaining; providing for court review and enforcement and prevention of violations and other causes of action.
HB 130 56-0 (1959) Author: Harrington, D. Roy Relating to providing that every employee required as a condition of employment, to submit to a medical or physical examination shall be compensated by his employer for all time lost because of such examination and that the cost of such examination and of record required to be furnished shall be borne by the employer; providing penalties.
HB 452 56-0 (1959) Author: Harrington, D. Roy Relating to the relationship of masters and apprentices.
HB 883 56-0 (1959) Author: Korioth, Thomas Anthony "Tony" Relating to amending certain statutes so as to provide additional rights and remedies on the part of any employee who is discharged or in any manner discriminated against because he has asserted his rights under the employers' liability and workmen's compensation laws.
SB 174 56-0 (1959) Author: Gonzalez, Henry Barbosa Relating to amending certain acts to provide the rights, duties, and obligations of any city, its Board of Trustees, and any privately owned and operated corporations operating a public transit system pursuant to lease or other contractual arrangement with any city or its Board of Trustees, and the employees thereof whenever any city acquires a street transportation system for the carrying of passengers for hire in such city, its suburbs and adjacent areas.
SB 305 56-0 (1959) Author: Parkhouse, George M. Relating to amending the Right-to-work Law so as to provide employees of cities and towns conditions of employment with governing bodies thereof.
HB 450 55-0 (1957) Author: Harrington, D. Roy Relating to providing that every employee required as a condition of employment to submit to a medical or physical examination shall be compensated by his employer for all time lost because of such examination and that the cost of such examination and of records required to be furnished shall be borne by the employer; providing penalties.
HB 155 54-0 (1955) Author: Burkett, Jr., Joseph W. "Joe" Relating to amending Statutes by providing that an individual shall be disqualified for unemployment compensation benefits for any benefit period where his unemployment is due to a stoppage of work which exists because of a labor dispute at the factory, establishment or other premises (including a vessel) at which he is or was last employed; excepting, however, from such disqualification an unemployed claimant who shows that he is not participating in or financing or directly interested in the labor dispute which caused the stoppage of work.
HB 616 54-0 (1955) Author: Kennard, Don Relating to regulation of strikes and picketing in, and prevention of and adjustment and settlement of, industrial controversies; to declare a public policy and purpose; to defining terms used in this Act; to provide for requests for recognition and certification of collective bargaining representatives; to prohibit certain strikes and picketing for recognition as collective bargaining representatives.
HB 682 54-0 (1955) Author: Pool, Joe Richard Relating to providing that no action shall be brought against any employer upon assignment of wages by and employee unless such employer has written notice thereof immediately after the execution of such assignment; providing a saving clause; providing a repealing clause.
HB 715 54-0 (1955) Author: Winfree, Sr., Joseph Edwin Relating to forbidding employers to charge certain individuals fees for or the cost of medical examinations, records, reports or other information required by the employer as conditions precedent to employment or continuation of employment; fixing penalties for violations hereof; providing for separability of the parts hereof in case of partial unconstitutionality.
HB 805 54-0 (1955) Author: Lieck, Jr., Charles J. | et. al. Relating to establishing a civil service system for city employees in cities having a population of ten thousand or more inhabitants.
SB 45 54-0 (1955) Author: Parkhouse, George M. Relating to regulating strikes and picketing; to declare a public policy; to declare unlawful certain types of strikes and picketing; to provide the authority for a trial judge to order an election; prescribing the type of ballots to be used and the eligibility of employees to vote in such elections; to prescribe remedies; to provide conditions under which civil proceedings may be instituted.
SB 167 54-0 (1955) Author: Shireman, William H. Relating to regulation of strikes and picketing in, and prevention of and adjustment and settlement of, industrial controversies; to declare a public policy and purpose; to define terms used in this Act; to provide for requests for recognition and certification of collective bargaining representatives; to prohibit certain strikes and picketing for recognition as collective bargaining representatives; to provide election duties of the Commissioner of Bureau of Labor Statistics, including determinations of bargaining units and certifications of majority representation of labor organizations; to permit designation, or selection by secret ballot, of collective bargaining representatives; to specify rights of employees and duties of employers and labor organizations relative to self-organization, selection of collective bargaining representatives and freedom of choice of employees in such selection and duty to bargain collectively; to create a State Mediation Service within the Bureau of Labor Statistics, providing for the personnel thereof; to provide functions of the Service relative to adjustment and settlement of industrial controversies, and reports and recommendations concerning the same; to provide enforcement and prevention of violations of this Act by the Commissioner, including Court review of the Commissioner's determinations, and causes of action by employers and unions for damages and injunctive relief.
HB 246 53-0 (1953) Author: Hill, Paul F. Relating to forbidding persons, firms, associations, or corporations to charge a fee or require the payment of a fee by individuals for a medical examination, as a condition of employment; designating Commissioner of Labor Statistics as enforcement agency.
HB 603 53-0 (1953) Author: Bergman, Douglas Ernest Relating to amending certain Acts to provide under certain conditions the transfer of compensation experience credit from one employer to an acquiring employer who acquires a part or all of the organization, trade or business of an employer covered by this act.
HB 634 52-0 (1951) Author: Sherman, Frantz H. Relating to assuring to employees the fullest freedom in exercising the rights of collective bargaining; to protect employees from restraint or coercion in the exercise of such rights; to prevent the forcing of any employees or their employer to accept a bargaining unit larger than the legal employer of such employees; to prevent the use of force or coercion where a Federal agency has jurisdiction to determine the unit appropriate for bargaining purposes; providing a penalty.
HB 65 51-0 (1949) Author: Bergman, Douglas Ernest Relating to amending the antitrust laws of the State of Texas to provide that it is a conspiracy in restraint of trade where any employer and any labor union make an agreement whereby persons not members of such union shall be denied work by such employer or whereby such membership is made a condition of employment by such employer, or whereby such union acquires an employment monopoly; repealing all laws in conflict.
HB 425 51-0 (1949) Author: Timmons, Jerome Blake | et. al. Relating to declare the public policy respecting labor management relations; defining terms; regulating employer-employee relations in public utilities; requiring good faith bargaining; creating a Division of Conciliation within the Bureau of Labor Statistics; setting forth unfair labor practices of employers, employees, and labor organizations; providing for the appealing of previous Acts; repealing all laws in conflict herewith.
HB 564 51-0 (1949) Author: Gregory, Sid Relating to provide for the general welfare and to protect the health, efficiency ad general well-being of workers in the State of Texas by providing for the elimination of wage and hour standards detrimental to the health, efficiency and general well being of workers, to prescribe the minimum wage and maximum hour standards; repealing such laws or parts of laws as are specifically provided for in this Act.
HB 832 51-0 (1949) Author: Jameson, William S. Relating to amending the Penal Code relative to period of time necessary for an employee to cast his vote.
HB 22 50-0 (1947) Author: Wagonseller, Wayne Warren | et. al. Relating to declaring null and void as against public policy any contract which permits, requires, prescribes or provides for the retention of any part of the compensation of an employee for the purpose of paying dues or assessments on his part to any labor union, without the written consent of the employee delivered to the employer authorizing such retention or withholding; containing a saving clause with respect to constitutional invalidity.
HB 23 50-0 (1947) Author: Bell, Marshall O. | et. al. Relating to providing that the inherent right of a person to work and bargain freely with his employer, individually or collectively, for terms and conditions of his employment shall not be denied or infringed by law, or by any organization of whatever nature; containing a saving clause with respect to constitutional invalidity.
HB 95 50-0 (1947) Author: Evans, Roger Q. Relating to creating within the Bureau of Labor Statistics a Division of Industrial and Labor Relations; providing that if any part of this Act is held unconstitutional, the balance shall be upheld.
HB 331 50-0 (1947) Author: Davis, Gordon Reece | et. al. Relating to amending certain Act relative to attempts to pass through picket lines; providing a penalty; providing a severance clause or a saving clause.
HB 401 50-0 (1947) Author: Johnson, J. Pearce Relating to prohibiting secondary strikes, secondary picketing and secondary boycotts; providing a penalty; repealing all laws in conflict herewith; providing a saving clause.
HB 403 50-0 (1947) Author: Nokes, Jr., George O. Relating to the avoidance and settlement of labor disputes and the promotion of industrial peace; creating the office of Labor Conciliator; providing for the repeal of all laws and parts of laws in conflict with the provisions of this Act; providing for a saving clause and severability clause.
HB 725 50-0 (1947) Author: Miller, Jr., William Andrew Relating to providing for the mediation of labor disputes in public utilities; creating a board of mediation and providing for the qualifications, powers, duties, compensation of the members of such board; providing for the seizure and operation of public utilities by the state in order to insure continuous operation and prescribing penalties for striking against the state in public utilities.
HJR 2 50-0 (1947) Author: Bell, Marshall O. | et. al. Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment to provide that the inherent right of a person to work and bargain freely with his employer, individually or collectively, for terms and conditions of his employment shall not be denied or infringed by law, or by any organization of whatever nature.
SB 113 50-0 (1947) Author: Stanford, Jr., James A. Relating to creating within the Bureau of Labor Statistics a Division of Industrial and Labor Relations and authorizing the appointment of a Director; providing that if any part of this Act is declared unconstitutional, the balance shall be upheld.
SB 167 50-0 (1947) Author: Ramsey, Ben Relating to prohibiting secondary strikes, secondary picketing, and secondary boycotts; providing a penalty; repealing all laws in conflict herewith; providing a saving clause.
SB 225 50-0 (1947) Author: Taylor, James Edward Relating to the avoidance and settlement of labor disputes and the promotion of industrial peace; creating the office of Labor Conciliator; providing for the repeal of all laws or parts of laws in conflict with this Act; providing for a saving and severability clause.
HB 53 48-0 (1943) Author: Cato, Arthur Relating to establishing a system of personal administration based on merit principles and scientific methods governing the appointment of certain officers and employees of the State of Texas.
HB 91 48-0 (1943) Author: Benton, J. A. "Captain" | et. al. Relating to requiring employers to protect the contractual and/or seniority rights of employees entering military service, or seeking, or appointed to, or elected to public office; providing penalties for the violation of this Act.
HB 152 48-0 (1943) Author: Humphrey, Joe C. Relating to furthering the general welfare and governmental economy and to bring about increased efficiency in the service of all State departments, agencies and institutions of the State government by the establishment of a merit system of appointing employees; prescribing penalties and aid thereof; making an appropriation.
HB 538 48-0 (1943) Author: Evans, Roger Q. Relating to amending certain Statues by enlarging the scope of the contraversaries for which hearings may be set.
HB 541 48-0 (1943) Author: McMurry, Houston | et. al. Relating to amending certain Statutes by providing for appointment by the Governor of an Industrial Commission, composed of five (5) members, to hear and make reports on controversies between employers and employees.
HB 715 48-0 (1943) Author: Burkett, Omar | et. al. Relating to requiring each State Department head, Personnel Director, Executive Secretary, or any other person having executive authority over any person employed in any department in this State, whether elective or appointive, to give each discharged employee a letter and a copy of order of dismissal; providing penalty.
HB 68 47-0 (1941) Author: Isaacks, Samuel Jackson "Sam" Relating to authorizing the Commissioners' Court to establish Civil Service for certain County government employees; authorizing the election or appointment of a Civil Service Commission; providing for the adoption of a code of rules and regulations for employees subject to Civil Service.
HB 286 47-0 (1941) Author: Mills, Roger Q. | et. al. Relating to requiring employers to protect the contractual and/or seniority rights of employees entering military service, or seeking, or appointed to, or elected to public office; defining "Employer of Labor"; providing certain penalties.
HB 294 47-0 (1941) Author: Love, Jack Relating to promoting equality of bargaining power between employer and employee; declaring a public policy with respect to collective bargaining in the prevention of strikes; establishing an Industrial Labor Commission; prohibiting any person from interfering with the Commission in its duties and providing a penalty for the violation of this Act.
HB 311 47-0 (1941) Author: Burkett, Omar | et. al. Relating to requiring each State Department head, personnel director, executive secretary, or any other person having executive authority over any person employed in any department, whether elective or appointive, to give each discharged employee a letter and a copy of order of dismissal; providing penalty upon conviction.
HB 551 47-0 (1941) Author: Boone, Sr., Lester Carl | et. al. Relating to providing for the general welfare and to protect the health, efficiency, and general well-being of workers in the State of Texas by providing for the elimination of wage and hour standards detrimental to the health and well-being of workers, to prescribe minimum wage and maximum hour standars; providing for penalties.
HB 571 47-0 (1941) Author: Humphrey, Joe C. | et. al. Relating to furthering the general welfare and governmental economy and to bring about increased efficiency in the service of all State departments, agencies and institutions of the State government by the establishing of a merit system of appointing employees; creating of a State Civil Service Commission; prescribing its powers and duties; prescribing penalties; making an appropriation.
HB 607 47-0 (1941) Author: Dickson, James Fagan Relating to establishing a system of personnel administration based on merit principles and scientific methods governing the appointment of certain officers and employees of the State of Texas.
HB 746 47-0 (1941) Author: Hughes, Duncan Spence | et. al. Relating to requiring employers and employees in industries essential to national defense, and certain businesses charged with a public duty, to file notice of any intended strike or lockout with certain county officials; making it unlawful the giving of aid and assistance to persons engaged in illegal strikes or lockouts, and fixing penalties therefor.
HB 824 47-0 (1941) Author: Lyle, Jr., John Emmet | et. al. Relating to amending certain Articles of the Revised Civil Statutes by providing for the amicable adjustment of grievances and disputes that may arise between employers and employees; to create a board of arbitration; providing for penalties.
HB 849 47-0 (1941) Author: Lock, Ottis E. Relating to making it unlawful for employees to strike unless and until fifty-one percent of all affected employees shall approve such strike at an election held for the purpose; making it the duty of the Commissioner of Labor to supervise such election and defining his duties with respect thereto; making offenses hereunder a felony and prescribing penalties.
HB 875 47-0 (1941) Author: Stanford, Jr., James A. Relating to amending a certain Act authorizing the Unemployment Compensation Commission to make certain determinations with respect to seasonal employment; providing the effective date of the Act.
SB 165 47-0 (1941) Author: Chadick, T. C. Relating to protecting and preserving the political and seniority rights of employees who enter the military service or are absent in a political candidacy; providing fines and penalties for the violation of this Act.
SB 201 47-0 (1941) Author: Graves, William Carey "Will (Bill)" Relating to providing for a merit system of personnel administration for the State Department of Health.
SB 339 47-0 (1941) Author: Smith, John Lee | et. al. Relating to requiring employers and employees in industries essential to national defense, and certain businesses charged with a public duty, to file notice of any intended strike or lockout with certain county officials; providing for penalties.
SB 504 47-0 (1941) Author: Chadick, T. C. | et. al. Relating to requiring employers to protect contractual and/ or seniority rights of employees entering military service; providing penalties for the violation of this Act.
HB 254 46-0 (1939) Author: Bell, John Junior | et. al. Relating to establishing a merit system of appointing employees the various departments, agencies and institutions of the State Government of Texas; providing for appointment of Civil Service Commission.
SB 424 42-0 (1931) Author: Woodul, Sr., Walter Frank Relating to legalizing contracts between employers and employees prohibiting assignments of wages and salaries.
SB 15 40-0 (1927) Author: Pollard, Sr., Tomas (Thomas) Glover Relating to creating a Civil Service Commission for the State of Texas; providing for a State Civil Service Commission, consisting of three persons appointed by the Governor.
HB 436 39-0 (1925) Author: Dinkle, Clifford Eugene Relating to providing hours of labor in certain employments for female employees. House: Labor
SB 234 39-0 (1925) Author: Witt, Edgar E. Relating to amending certain statute relating and pertaining to assignments, mortgages and power of attorneys to collect salaries and wages, and requiring such assignments, mortgages or power of attorneys to be signed and acknowledged by the employer. Senate: Civil Jurisprudence
SB 322 39-0 (1925) Author: Fairchild, I. D. Relating to exempting heads of departments and executives from the operation of certain statute, and defining "heads of departments" and "executives" as used in said Act. Senate: Civil Jurisprudence
HB 159 38-2 (1923) Author: Culp, Isaac W. Relating to amending certain statutes relating to the regulation, licensing, and bonding of private employment agents so as to exempt from the operation of said bill those agents engaged in the business of securing employment for school teachers.
HB 234 37-0 (1921) Author: Webb, Lumpkin Relating to a certain Act to prevent the fraudulent breaking of contracts by employees, renters, etc.
HB 298 37-0 (1921) Author: Kellis, W. F. | et. al. Relating to permitting employers and employees in contracts between the State, and political subdivisions of the State, to contract as to the hours of labor to be performed per day.
SB 200 37-0 (1921) Author: McNealus, James Clayton Relating to requiring public service corporations to give each employee a fifteen day vacation each year, etc.
HB 35 36-4 (1920) Author: Davis, John | et. al. Relating to providing for appointment by the Governor of an Industrial Commission, composed of five members, to hear and make reports on controversies between employers and employees.
HB 530 35-0 (1917) Author: Taylor, Henry P. | et. al. Relating to prohibiting any person or corporation from compelling, by making such a condition of employment, any person to enter into an agreement not to join or be a member of any labor organization; declaring that no agreement to act or not to act in furtherance or contemplation of any trade dispute shall be criminal; prohibiting certain false adverting or false pretenses or representations for the purpose of causing workmen to move about the state, and providing that any workmen injured have cause of action for damages and attorney's fees; providing that it be unlawful under certain penalties for any person to hire armed guards or for a person armed with deadly weapons to come into and remain in the State except with permit from the Governor with certain limitations; prohibiting the giving by county or city officials the right to bear arms by other than the citizens of the county or city.
SB 58 35-0 (1917) Author: Strickland, Jeff J. Relating to defining a black list and prescribing penalties for same.
SB 126 35-0 (1917) Author: Strickland, Jeff J. Relating to requiring all persons, corporations and receivers engaged in constructing, operating and maintaining railroads to give notice to its employees before reducing the force of said employees.
HB 11 34-0 (1915) Author: Parks, J. W. | et. al. Relating to limiting the hours of labor for females employed in any factory, mine, workshop, mechanical or mercantile, or any other establishment; providing penalties.
HB 100 34-0 (1915) Author: Tillotson, Leonard E. Relating to creating a State Civil Service commission and prescribing who shall appoint and how the same shall be appointed; creating certain offenses for violations of the provisions of this Act and providing penalties.
HB 138 34-0 (1915) Author: Lewelling, Dwight Lyman | et. al. Relating to making it unlawful for employers to discharge or coerce any employee belonging to any lawful labor organization or to exact any pledge from such employee concerning same; prescribing penalties.
HB 556 34-0 (1915) Author: McFarland, M. M. Relating to prescribing the number of hours constituting a legal day's work on all State and municipal work.
SB 14 34-0 (1915) Author: Bailey, John H. Relating to governing bonds given by employees to common carriers or other corporations.
SB 166 34-0 (1915) Author: Lattimore, Offa Shivers Relating to compelling any corporation which discharges any employee to give such employee a detailed written statement of its reasons for doing so; prescribing penalties.
HB 8 33-0 (1913) Author: Kennedy, Austin Milton Relating to prohibiting any person, firm or association of persons, whether incorporated or not, from discharging any employee because said employee sells, transfers, or assigns his wages or time.
HB 85 33-0 (1913) Author: Lane, Hunter P. | et. al. Relating to prohibiting any person from employing any female to work in certain employment for more than nine hours in any one day, or for more than fifty-four hours in any one week.
HB 169 33-0 (1913) Author: Humphrey, R. B. Relating to defining and classifying the civil service of this state, creating a civil service commission, providing penalties.
HB 497 33-0 (1913) Author: Kirby, John Henry | et. al. Relating to amending the Revised Civil Statutes so as to make the salaries and wages of discharged employees immediately payable and authorizing suit thereon to enforce payment.
SB 358 33-0 (1913) Author: Vaughan, Horace Worth | et. al. Relating to making it unlawful to coerce, or to require any person to enter into any agreement to join any labor organization or other organization as a condition of securing or continuing employment.
HB 168 31-0 (1909) Author: Adams, Thad T. Relating to blacklisting, amending "An Act to define and prohibit discrimination against persons seeking employment and to prescribe penalties for the breach of such Act," approved April 5, 1907, by adding thereto provisions requiring statements in writing from corporations and receivers to employees voluntarily leaving the employment, and requiring further that copies of statements shall be given to employees who have lost or are otherwise deprived of the use of the originals and prescribing more particularly that facts shall be set out in all such statements.
HB 15 28-0 (1903) Author: Bean, Benjamin Franklin Relating to preventing the coercion and blacklisting of any employee or laborer, and to provide a penalty for the violation of the same.
SB 51 27-0 (1901) Relating to protect discharged employees against blacklisting, to define blacklisting, prescribing penalties therefor.
SB 142 24-0 (1895) Relating to providing for the amicable adjustment of grievances and disputes that may arise between employers or receiver and employes and authorizing the creation of a board of arbitration, and to provide penalties for the violation hereof.
SB 158 23-0 (1893) Relating to defining who are fellow servants, and who are not fellow servants, and prohibiting contracts between employer and employees, based upon contingency of the injury or death of the employees, limiting the liability of the employer for damages.
HB 386 22-0 (1891) Relating to defining who are fellow servants and who are not fellow servants.
SB 51 20-0 (1887) Relating to making it penal to prevent or attempt to prevent any person from engaging or remaining in or performing the duties of any lawful employment, and to fix a penalty therefor.


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