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HB 1001 86-0 (2019) Author: Israel, Celia | et. al. Relating to prohibited retaliation against state or local public employees for reporting certain violations of law. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3448 86-0 (2019) Author: Bernal, Diego Relating to the application of whistleblower protection laws to certain appointed municipal officers. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
SB 1286 86-0 (2019) Author: Johnson, Nathan Relating to whom certain violations of the law by a state or local governmental entity may be reported. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
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
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 940 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce Relating to the application of whistleblower protections to employees of an open-enrollment charter school. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 216 81-0 (2009) Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot 		Relating to the regulation of certain boarding home facilities and assisted living facilities; providing penalties. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services 		See remarks for effective date
HB 2582 80-0 (2007) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to prohibiting employer retaliation against certain employees who report abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an elderly or disabled person. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 3521 80-0 (2007) Author: Bolton, Valinda | et. al. Relating to measures to increase the safety of children committed to the Texas Youth Commission. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice 		Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1309 80-0 (2007) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Keffer, Jim | et. al. 		Relating to false claims against the state and actions by the state and private persons to prosecute those claims; providing a civil penalty. House: Civil Practices
Senate: Jurisprudence 		Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 995 78-0 (2003) Author: Mercer, Ken | et. al. Relating to the protection of public employees who report a waste of funds from retaliation by a state or local governmental entity. House: Government Reform Left pending in committee
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
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 482 77-0 (2001) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith 		Relating to protecting certain persons from retaliation by nursing homes or intermediate care facilities. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services 		Effective on 9/1/01
HB 260 76-0 (1999) Author: Maxey, Glen Relating to providing protection from retaliation for reporting a violation of certain laws by employees of water or sewer service systems. House: Business & Industry Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
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 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
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
HB 222 68-0 (1983) Author: Toomey, Mike 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 of neglect of a nursing home patient. House: Retirement and Aging Coauthor authorized
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
HB 1383 66-0 (1979) Author: Lalor, Lance Relating to the protection of state employees who report improper governmental actions. House: State Affairs Considered by committee in formal meeting
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 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


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