|
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HB 8 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
|
Relating to public higher education, including the public junior college state finance program. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
|
See remarks for effective date |
AUDITOR, STATE|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--General|Education--Higher--State Coordination|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--School Districts|Electronic Information Systems|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Governor|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Legislature|Purchasing--State|SCHOLARSHIPS|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--School District|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 138 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Toth, Steve
|
Relating to an employee's right to privacy of personal health information; providing a civil penalty. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
Health--Privacy/Use of Information|Labor--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 256 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Bernal, Diego
|
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity; providing an administrative penalty. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|DISCRIMINATION|GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION|Housing--General|Labor--General|Purchasing--State|SEXUAL ORIENTATION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 307 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Bernal, Diego
|
Relating to requiring certain employers to provide paid sick leave to employees; providing administrative penalties. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Labor--General|SICK LEAVE|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 404 |
88-0 (2023) |
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 |
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Labor--Management Relations|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 423 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
|
Relating to a study regarding the cost of child care in this state in comparison to family income. |
House: Human Services
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Day Care|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Interim Studies|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 494 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
|
Relating to employment leave for certain family or medical obligations. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Labor--General|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 500 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Bonnen, Greg
|
Relating to supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS|ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS|ATTORNEY GENERAL|BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF|EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS)|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|FEDERAL RELATIONS|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS |INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY|LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE|LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR|LAMAR UNIVERSITY|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF|PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Retirement Systems--Teachers|SECRETARY OF STATE|STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON|State Employees|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Management & Control|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS|STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD|STATE PRESERVATION BOARD|TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE|TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON|TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN |UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 528 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
|
Relating to the right of an employee to time off from work if the employee or the employee's child is a victim of family violence or a violent felony offense. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Family--Family Violence|Labor--General|Labor--Health & Safety|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 722 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
|
Relating to a prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of reproductive decisions and certain employment agreements limiting reproductive decisions. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
DISCRIMINATION|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Labor--General|Women|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 723 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
|
Relating to unlawful employment practices with respect to compensation and wage history. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
DISCRIMINATION|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 728 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Rose, Toni
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
|
Relating to the statewide interagency aging services coordinating council. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/23 |
Aging|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|ATTORNEY GENERAL|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|STATEWIDE INTERAGENCY AGING SERVICES COORDINATING COUNCIL|TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN |UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 729 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Rose, Toni | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce
|
Relating to the statewide intellectual and developmental disability coordinating council. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Vetoed by the Governor |
CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|STATEWIDE INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY COORDINATING COUNCIL|Sunset—Required Reviews|TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY CENTER ON DISABILITY & DEVELOPMENT|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN CENTER FOR DISABILITY STUDIES|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 850 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
|
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|DISCRIMINATION|GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION|Housing--General|Labor--General|Labor--Management Relations|Purchasing--State|SEXUAL ORIENTATION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 865 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
|
Relating to the application for funding for certain workforce development programs. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Left pending in committee |
Labor--General|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 893 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Relating to requiring certain employers to provide paid sick leave to employees; providing administrative and civil penalties. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
Labor--General|SICK LEAVE|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 915 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
Sponsor: Parker, Tan | et. al.
|
Relating to a requirement that employers post notice of certain information regarding reporting instances of workplace violence or suspicious activity. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/23 |
Labor--General|Labor--Management Relations|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1012 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: González, Jessica | et. al.
|
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination; authorizing civil penalties. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|DISCRIMINATION|GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION|Labor--General|Military & Veterans|SEXUAL ORIENTATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1054 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Turner, Chris
|
Relating to the classification of certain construction workers and the eligibility of those workers for unemployment benefits; providing an administrative penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Labor--General|Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1113 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of a low-interest loan program for entrepreneurs with physical or mental disabilities. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Left pending in committee |
Disabilities, Persons with|Financial--General|LOANS|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1242 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Hernandez, Ana
|
Relating to the eligibility for unemployment compensation of certain employees who leave the workplace to care for a minor child. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Family--Parent & Child|Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1338 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Raney, John
|
Relating to the participation of community-based organizations in workforce training programs funded by the skills development fund. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational|Labor--Workforce Development|TECHNICAL EDUCATION|TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1549 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
|
Relating to administrative penalties assessed by the Texas Workforce Commission against certain employers for failure to pay wages. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1602 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to performance criteria for the award of adult education and literacy funds. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/23 |
ADULT EDUCATION|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Labor--Workforce Development|LITERACY|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1615 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
|
Relating to strategies to increase the availability of child-care and prekindergarten programs. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/23 |
Day Care|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Labor--General|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1703 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Ordaz, Claudia
Sponsor: Blanco, César
|
Relating to the workforce development evaluation system administered by the Texas Workforce Commission, including the establishment of a workforce development career education and training evaluation pilot program. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/23 |
BORDER|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS |
|
|
HB 1723 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
|
Relating to requiring the Department of Information Resources to conduct a study concerning the cybersecurity of small businesses. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|Electronic Information Systems|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|Interim Studies|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1755 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of the Lone Star Workforce of the Future Fund. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/23 |
Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Governor|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Finances--Management & Control|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1780 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
|
Relating to the creation by the Texas Workforce Commission of a program to assist with transitioning certain workers to clean energy jobs. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Energy--General|Energy--Wind|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1806 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny | et. al.
|
Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|DISCRIMINATION|GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION|Labor--General|SEXUAL ORIENTATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1834 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
|
Relating to reimbursement rates for child-care providers participating in the Texas Rising Star Program. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Left pending in committee |
Day Care|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1979 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
|
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Workforce Commission and local workforce development boards regarding the provision of child care. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Day Care|Human Services--Child Services|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS |
|
|
HB 2223 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
|
Relating to the temporary exemption of certain tangible personal property related to virtual currency mines from sales and use taxes. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE|Electronic Information Systems|Energy--General|Property Interests--Personal Property|Taxation--General|Taxation--Sales|Utilities--Electric|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2298 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
|
Relating to family and medical leave. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Labor--General|State Finances--Management & Control|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2368 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
|
Relating to requirements for certain skills development fund grant proposals. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Junior College Districts|Labor--Workforce Development|TECHNICAL EDUCATION|TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2429 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.
|
Relating to the use of certain data collected by the Texas Workforce Commission to determine general prevailing wage rates for certain public work contracts. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Labor--Wages|Political Subdivisions|Purchasing--Local|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2458 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Vo, Hubert
|
Relating to claimant eligibility and initial claims under the unemployment compensation system. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Labor--Unemployment|State Finances--Management & Control|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2459 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al.
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
|
Relating to the administration of violations and administrative penalties of the employment of children. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/23 |
CHILD LABOR|Labor--General|Minors--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2520 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to requirements regarding an employee's normal weekly hours of work under the shared work unemployment compensation program. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2586 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Button, Angie
|
Relating to participation in reemployment services as a condition of eligibility for unemployment benefits. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2598 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Gámez, Erin | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment by the Texas Workforce Commission of a workplace soft skills training pilot program. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
CAMERON COUNTY|Labor--Workforce Development|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2604 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment of a paid parental leave program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission; imposing an employer contribution. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE|Labor--General|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2872 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
|
Relating to a database of employers penalized for failure to pay wages or convicted of certain criminal offenses involving wage theft. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Electronic Information Systems|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2907 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Button, Angie
|
Relating to measures to prevent and address fraud in the administration of the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act; providing an administrative penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
FALSE IDENTITY|FRAUD|Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2920 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.
Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
|
Relating to the distribution, posting, or provision of information regarding postsecondary education and career opportunities and to the confidentiality of certain information relating to persons provided assistance in accessing postsecondary education. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
|
Effective immediately |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Higher--General|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Electronic Information Systems|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2975 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
|
Relating to powers and duties of the Texas Workforce Commission with respect to work and family policies. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/23 |
Family--General|Labor--Management Relations|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3081 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Harrison, Brian
|
Relating to the deregulation of certain activities and occupations. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair |
ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS|ELECTRICIANS & ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Labor--General|Labor--Workers' Compensation|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3277 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: González, Jessica
|
Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination on the basis of a person's source of income and to the enforcement of that prohibition. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
City Government--General|County Government--General|DISCRIMINATION|Housing--General|Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3483 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation, distribution, and posting of a veterans benefits and services poster in the workplace. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs
|
Referred to Vet Affairs |
Labor--General|Military & Veterans|SIGNS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3633 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Lalani, Suleman | et. al.
|
Relating to a study on the establishment of a program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission to train individuals in certain skills related to artificial intelligence systems. |
House: House Administration
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Interim Studies|Labor--Workforce Development|Science & Technology|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3723 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Gerdes, Stan | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment of the Rural Workforce Training Grant Program. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Labor--Workforce Development--Rural|State Finances--Management & Control|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3748 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
|
Relating to ensuring access to the right to vote by all eligible voters. |
House: Elections
|
Referred to Elections |
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|County Government--General|DIGITAL SIGNATURES|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Higher--General|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Holidays|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING COMMISSION|INTERNET|JUDICIAL DISTRICTS BOARD|LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS|Nursing Homes|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Redistricting|SECRETARY OF STATE|TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3771 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of the employer child-care contribution partnership program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission; authorizing a civil penalty. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Day Care|EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Labor--General|Protection of Personal Information|State Finances--Management & Control|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3809 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Cunningham, Charles
|
Relating to the study of public education performance. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--School Districts|Governor|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3846 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Toth, Steve
|
Relating to requiring state contractors, political subdivisions of this state, and private employers to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Electronic Information Systems|FEDERAL RELATIONS|Labor--General|Purchasing--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3900 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Lambert, Stan
|
Relating to the use of money awarded from the skills development fund. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar |
Labor--Workforce Development|State Finances--Management & Control|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3918 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
|
Relating to the prohibition, prevention, and remedying of certain discrimination. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES|CHILD CUSTODY|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--General|DISCRIMINATION|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--School Districts|Family--Marriage Relationship|FATHER'S DAY|GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION|Housing--General|Religion|SEXUAL ORIENTATION|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING|VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3924 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Oliverson, Tom
|
Relating to state agency employment openings and aptitude assessments. |
House: State Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
AUDITOR, STATE|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Electronic Information Systems|Labor--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3965 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
|
Relating to authorizing the establishment of community child-care collaboratives and establishing a grant program for those collaboratives administered by the Texas Workforce Commission. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
Day Care|State Finances--Management & Control|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4011 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Hull, Lacey
|
Relating to the evaluation of child-care providers participating in the Texas Rising Star Program. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Left pending in committee |
Day Care|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4103 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination on the basis of a person's source of income and to the enforcement of that prohibition. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
City Government--General|County Government--General|DISCRIMINATION|Housing--General|Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4153 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Button, Angie
|
Relating to strategies to increase the availability of child-care and prekindergarten programs. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
Day Care|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Labor--General|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4240 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Harrison, Brian
|
Relating to the effectiveness of state-funded homelessness programs at helping beneficiaries advance toward self-sufficiency. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
AUDITOR, STATE|AUDITS & AUDITORS|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HOMELESS|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Housing--Homeless Persons|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4268 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Herrero, Abel
|
Relating to the period during which an employee may file a claim for unpaid wages with the Texas Workforce Commission. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4383 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Lambert, Stan
|
Relating to measures to assist small and rural school districts in implementing a collegiate model and expanding broadband access, including the establishment of the Rural Schools and Communities Technical Assistance Center and a grant program. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
BROADBAND NETWORKS|Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Rural|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Science & Technology|TECHNICAL EDUCATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4390 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
|
Relating to the Texas Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs Grant Program. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Returned from the House for further action |
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Labor--Workforce Development|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4394 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Bryant, John
|
Relating to increasing warehouse worker protections. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
Corporations & Associations|Labor--General|Labor--Health & Safety|PUBLIC NOTICE|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4411 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
|
Relating to the apprenticeship system of adult career and technology education. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
ADULT EDUCATION|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4451 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Bhojani, Salman | et. al.
Sponsor: Flores, Pete | et. al.
|
Relating to a report by the Texas Workforce Commission regarding apprenticeship opportunities in this state for emerging and high-demand industries. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/23 |
Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS |
|
|
HB 4469 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Talarico, James
|
Relating to prekindergarten programs provided by public schools, including through partnerships with certain community-based child-care providers. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4592 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
|
Relating to employment and other assistance for certain unemployed individuals owing payment to certain utilities. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
Labor--Unemployment|Labor--Workforce Development|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--General|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4600 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
|
Relating to the funding of child care facilities. |
House: Human Services
|
Referred to Human Services |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Day Care|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Human Services--Child Services|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4631 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Longoria, Oscar
|
Relating to the establishment of the Opportunity High School Diploma pilot program. |
House: Higher Education
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4673 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Flores, Lulu | et. al.
|
Relating to certain heat safety protections; providing administrative and civil penalties. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|HEAT ILLNESS PREVENTION ADVISORY BOARD|Labor--Health & Safety|SIGNS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4683 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Button, Angie
|
Relating to establishing a statewide reading enrichment program. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
Human Services--Child Services|LITERACY|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4698 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Button, Angie
|
Relating to the collection and evaluation of data related to child care programs in this state. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
Day Care|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4723 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Ordaz, Claudia
|
Relating to the direct reimbursement of certain employers under the Skills Development Fund. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4741 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Manuel, Christian
|
Relating to the employment of apprentices on certain public works projects. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Labor--Workforce Development|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Purchasing--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4744 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Bernal, Diego
|
Relating to establishing a program to allow certain child-care providers to provide free or reduced-cost breakfast and lunch meals. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
Agriculture|Day Care|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Human Services--Child Services|Human Services--Food Programs|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4880 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Tepper, Carl | et. al.
|
Relating to the accreditation of public institutions of higher education; providing a private cause of action. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Higher--Private Schools|Governor|HIGHER EDUCATION ACCREDITATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4902 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Patterson, Jared
|
Relating to the eligibility of certain individuals for unemployment benefits and the validity of certain claims for unemployment benefits submitted to the Texas Workforce Commission. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
Electronic Information Systems|Labor--Unemployment|Protection of Personal Information|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4934 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Harris, Caroline
|
Relating to support for new businesses. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Economic & Industrial Development--General|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|Purchasing--State|SECRETARY OF STATE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 5119 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Morales, Christina
|
Relating to the provision of employment assistance services to individuals of all gender identities and sexual orientations. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION|Labor--General|Labor--Workforce Development|SEXUAL ORIENTATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS |
|
|
HB 5208 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Morales, Eddie
|
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Commission on Immigration and Migration and a migrant worker visa pilot project. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF|Aliens|ATTORNEY GENERAL|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS|Governor|IMMIGRATION & MIGRATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|IMMIGRATION LAW|Labor--General|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|MEXICO|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS COMMISSION ON IMMIGRATION & MIGRATION ACT|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 5264 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Bowers, Rhetta | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
|
Relating to the adoption and use of certain performance indicators to measure and evaluate career school or college programs. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Removed from local & uncontested calendar |
Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational|NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 30 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg
|
Relating to supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations. |
House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
|
Effective immediately |
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS|ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS|ATTORNEY GENERAL|BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF|COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE|EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF|EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS)|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|FEDERAL RELATIONS|FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS |INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY|LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE|LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR|LAMAR UNIVERSITY|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF|PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Retirement Systems--Teachers|SECRETARY OF STATE|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Management & Control|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS|STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD|STATE PRESERVATION BOARD|TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE|TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE|TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON|TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM|TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN |UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT TYLER |WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 67 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to a database of and the barring from state contracts of certain employers for wage theft. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Electronic Information Systems|Labor--Wages|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 108 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to unlawful employment practices with respect to compensation and wage history. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
DISCRIMINATION|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 110 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
|
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination; authorizing civil penalties. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Co-author authorized |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|DISCRIMINATION|GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION|Labor--General|Military & Veterans|SEXUAL ORIENTATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 204 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
|
Relating to a prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of reproductive decisions and certain employment agreements limiting reproductive decisions. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
DISCRIMINATION|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Labor--General|Women|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 236 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
|
Relating to participation of the members of the Texas Workforce Commission in certain functions of the Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative. |
Senate: Education
|
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres |
Labor--Workforce Development|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 353 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
|
Relating to reimbursement rates for child-care providers participating in the Texas Rising Star Program. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Co-author authorized |
Day Care|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 524 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: West, Royce
|
Relating to the statewide intellectual and developmental disability coordinating council. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|STATEWIDE INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY COORDINATING COUNCIL|TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY CENTER ON DISABILITY & DEVELOPMENT|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN CENTER FOR DISABILITY STUDIES|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 570 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
|
Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination on the basis of a person's source of income and to the enforcement of that prohibition. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
City Government--General|County Government--General|DISCRIMINATION|Housing--General|Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 592 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Alvarado, Carol
|
Relating to the creation of the Lone Star Workforce of the Future Fund. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Left pending in committee |
Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Governor|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 632 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the eligibility for unemployment compensation of certain employees who leave the workplace to care for a minor child. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Family--Parent & Child|Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 708 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
|
Relating to certain credentials of value offered by general academic teaching institutions as part of a baccalaureate degree program. |
Senate: Education
|
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres |
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Higher--State Coordination|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1079 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment of a paid parental leave program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission; imposing an employer contribution. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Co-author authorized |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE|Labor--General|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1203 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
|
Relating to the use of certain data collected by the Texas Workforce Commission to determine general prevailing wage rates for certain public work contracts. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Labor--Wages|Political Subdivisions|Purchasing--Local|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1511 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Schwertner, Charles
|
Relating to the evaluation of child-care providers participating in the Texas Rising Star Program. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Day Care|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1543 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Parker, Tan
|
Relating to the creation of a workplace violence hotline and a requirement that employers post notice regarding the hotline. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Labor--General|Labor--Management Relations|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1621 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
|
Relating to requiring state contractors, political subdivisions of this state, and private employers to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
Aliens|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Electronic Information Systems|FEDERAL RELATIONS|Labor--General|Purchasing--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1687 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Blanco, César
|
Relating to the direct reimbursement of certain employers under the Skills Development Fund. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1689 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian
|
Relating to claimant eligibility and initial claims under the unemployment compensation system. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1693 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Blanco, César
|
Relating to the creation, distribution, and posting of a veterans benefits and services poster in the workplace. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs
|
Referred to Vet Affairs |
Labor--General|Military & Veterans|SIGNS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1803 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Sponsor: Metcalf, Will
|
Relating to the effectiveness of state-funded homelessness programs at helping beneficiaries advance toward self-sufficiency. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Local Government
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
AUDITOR, STATE|AUDITS & AUDITORS|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HOMELESS|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Housing--Homeless Persons|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1844 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Blanco, César
|
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Workforce Commission and local workforce development boards regarding the provision of child care. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Day Care|Human Services--Child Services|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS |
|
|
SB 1847 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon
|
Relating to the eligibility of certain individuals for unemployment benefits and the validity of certain claims for unemployment benefits submitted to the Texas Workforce Commission. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Electronic Information Systems|Labor--Unemployment|Protection of Personal Information|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1926 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Springer, Drew
|
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Mircale Act (TMA), allowing for certain fees, authorizing certain ad valorem tax incentives for economic development, specifically certain tax relief from school district taxes for certain corporations and limited liability companies that make large investments that create jobs in this state, to authorizing the imposition of certain fees, and the repeal of Chapter 313 of Texas Tax Code and the Economic Development Act of the 77th Legislature. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
AUDITOR, STATE|Business & Commerce--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Property Interests--General|Taxation--General|Taxation--School District|TEXAS MIRCALE ACT (TMA)|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1976 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Miles, Borris
|
Relating to the consideration of criminal history record information of applicants for public employment or an occupational license. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
AUDITS & AUDITORS|City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|Crimes--Miscellaneous|CRIMINAL RECORDS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure|State Employees|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 2066 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
|
Relating to state agency employment openings and aptitude assessments. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Electronic Information Systems|Labor--General|State Employees|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 2068 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
|
Relating to the information maintained by the Texas Education Agency regarding postsecondary education and career opportunities. |
Senate: Education
|
Left pending in committee |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Higher--General|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Electronic Information Systems|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 2139 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Parker, Tan
Sponsor: Longoria, Oscar
|
Relating to the establishment of the Opportunity High School Diploma program. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
|
Effective immediately |
ADULT EDUCATION|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Junior College Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 2251 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the period during which an employee may file a claim for unpaid wages with the Texas Workforce Commission. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 2300 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to establishing a statewide reading enrichment program. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Human Services--Child Services|LITERACY|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 2315 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Sponsor: Clardy, Travis
|
Relating to the creation of a task force to develop a plan for the consolidation of the functions of workforce development programs administered by the Texas Workforce Commission and social services programs administered by the Health and Human Services Commission. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Finance
|
Effective on 9/1/23 |
CONSOLIDATION OF WORKFORCE AND SOCIAL SERVICES, TASK FORCE ON|FEDERAL RELATIONS|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--General|Labor--Workforce Development|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 2335 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
|
Relating to the accreditation of public institutions of higher education. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Higher--Private Schools|Governor|HIGHER EDUCATION ACCREDITATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 2367 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to the creation of programs and funding for investment in technology industries. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Business & Commerce--General|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Electronic Information Systems|Governor|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Military & Veterans|Science & Technology|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Finances--Management & Control|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 2507 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Alvarado, Carol
|
Relating to the creation of the cultural advancement workforce development fund. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Arts & Humanities|State Finances--Management & Control|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 67 |
88-2 (2023) |
Author: Flores, Lulu | et. al.
|
Relating to certain heat safety protections; providing administrative and civil penalties. |
|
Filed |
Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|HEAT ILLNESS PREVENTION ADVISORY BOARD|Labor--Health & Safety|SIGNS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 7 |
88-3 (2023) |
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
|
Relating to prohibiting a private employer from adopting or enforcing certain COVID-19 vaccine mandates; authorizing an administrative penalty. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
COVID-19|Health Care Providers|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|IMMUNIZATIONS|Labor--General|Labor--Management Relations|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 123 |
88-3 (2023) |
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
|
Relating to an employee's right to privacy of personal health information; providing a civil penalty. |
|
Filed |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Health--Privacy/Use of Information|Labor--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 148 |
88-3 (2023) |
Author: Flores, Lulu
|
Relating to certain heat safety protections; providing administrative and civil penalties. |
|
Filed |
ANTELMO RAMIREZ HEAT SAFETY ACT|Courts--Civil Procedure|HEAT ILLNESS PREVENTION ADVISORY BOARD|Labor--Health & Safety|SIGNS|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 7 |
88-3 (2023) |
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
|
Relating to prohibiting a private employer from adopting or enforcing certain COVID-19 vaccine mandates; authorizing an administrative penalty. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|COVID-19|Health Care Providers|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|IMMUNIZATIONS|Labor--General|Labor--Management Relations|MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES|PHYSICIANS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 69 |
88-3 (2023) |
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
|
Relating to paid rest breaks for construction employees of construction contractors and subcontractors; providing an administrative penalty. |
|
Filed |
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|Business & Commerce--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Labor--Health & Safety|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 81 |
88-3 (2023) |
Author: Hall, Bob
|
Relating to certain laws that regulate aspects of illegal immigration in this state, including laws pertaining to the DNA records of certain persons subject to an immigration detainer request, the recognition of certain out-of-state driver's licenses, inviting certain federal agencies to participate on the homeland security council, the reporting of certain uncompensated hospital care costs, and certain requirements for participation in the E-verify program; increasing a criminal penalty. |
|
Filed |
Aliens|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Crimes--Miscellaneous|DNA|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--General|Labor--General|Political Subdivisions|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Purchasing--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 52 |
88-4 (2023) |
Author: Toth, Steve
|
Relating to an employee's right to privacy of personal health information; providing a civil penalty. |
|
Filed |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Health--Privacy/Use of Information|Labor--General|Labor--Management Relations|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 88 |
88-4 (2023) |
Author: Flores, Lulu
|
Relating to workplace heat illness prevention, including the creation of a heat illness prevention advisory board; imposing administrative penalties. |
|
Filed |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|HEAT ILLNESS PREVENTION ADVISORY BOARD|Labor--Health & Safety|SIGNS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 28 |
88-4 (2023) |
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
|
Relating to paid rest breaks for construction employees of construction contractors and subcontractors; providing an administrative penalty. |
|
Filed |
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|Business & Commerce--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Labor--Health & Safety|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 21 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
|
Relating to the statute of limitations applicable to a sexual harassment complaint filed with the Texas Workforce Commission. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
Labor--General|Labor--Management Relations|SEXUAL HARASSMENT|STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 33 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
|
Relating to measures to facilitate the award of postsecondary course credit leading to workforce credentialing based on military experience, education, and training and to prepare veterans for employment in certain industries. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
Education--General|Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--General|Military & Veterans|TECHNICAL EDUCATION|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 87 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Relating to requiring certain employers to provide paid sick leave to employees; providing administrative and civil penalties. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Labor--General|SICK LEAVE|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 157 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
|
Relating to requirements regarding an employee's normal weekly hours of work under the shared work unemployment compensation program. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 188 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Bernal, Diego
|
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|DISCRIMINATION|GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION|Housing--General|Labor--General|Labor--Management Relations|Purchasing--State|SEXUAL ORIENTATION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure|State Employees|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 190 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: González, Mary
|
Relating to a database of employers penalized for failure to pay wages or convicted of certain criminal offenses involving wage theft. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Left pending in committee |
Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 191 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
|
Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression and to the enforcement of that prohibition. |
House: Urban Affairs
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
DISCRIMINATION|GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION|Housing--General|SEXUAL ORIENTATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 247 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
|
Relating to employment leave for certain family or medical obligations. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE|Labor--General|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 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 |
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Labor--Management Relations|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 333 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Talarico, James
|
Relating to establishing a Texas Service Corps to provide student loan relief, job training, and work experience, in exchange for providing community service in underserved areas. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Labor--Workforce Development|STUDENT LOANS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 360 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
|
Relating to a prohibition on certain discrimination in employment compensation. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
DISCRIMINATION|Labor--Wages|Women|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 405 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hernandez, Ana
|
Relating to the period during which an employee may file a claim for unpaid wages with the Texas Workforce Commission. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 412 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of a low-interest loan program for entrepreneurs with physical or mental disabilities. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
Disabilities, Persons with|Financial--General|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 419 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
|
Relating to certain unlawful employment practices regarding compensation. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 575 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
|
Relating to the Department of Family and Protective Services enrolling certain foster children in the Preparation for Adult Living Program. |
House: Human Services
|
Referred to Human Services |
FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection|FOSTER CARE|Minors--Health & Safety|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 618 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
|
Relating to the participation of open-enrollment charter schools in the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Education--Higher--General|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 619 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
|
Relating to developing a strategic plan to support the child-care workforce. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
Day Care|Labor--Workforce Development|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS |
|
|
HB 633 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.
|
Relating to the use of certain data collected by the Texas Workforce Commission to determine general prevailing wage rates for certain public work contracts. |
House: State Affairs
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Labor--Wages|Political Subdivisions|Purchasing--Local|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 755 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Fierro, Art
|
Relating to consumer information regarding career schools and colleges. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Left pending in committee |
Education--Higher--State Coordination|Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 875 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
|
Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination on the basis of age or certain housing needs and to the enforcement of that prohibition. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Considered in Calendars |
Aging|DISCRIMINATION|Housing--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1032 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
|
Relating to authorizing school districts to provide funding using money received under the Foundation School Program to community-based organizations for purposes of reimbursing private employers for paid internships provided to certain students in career and technology education programs in the district. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Education
|
Placed on intent calendar |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1214 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
|
Relating to requirements for certain skills development fund grant proposals. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Left pending in committee |
Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1247 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Sponsor: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
|
Relating to the development of and report on a tri-agency work-based learning strategic framework by the Texas Workforce Commission, the Texas Education Agency, and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--General|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1298 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Bernal, Diego
|
Relating to requiring certain employers to provide paid sick leave to employees; providing administrative penalties. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
Labor--General|SICK LEAVE|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1364 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
|
Relating to referring children to local workforce development boards for subsidized child care services. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Considered in Calendars |
Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Human Services--Child Services|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS |
|
|
HB 1470 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
|
Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination on the basis of a person's source of income and to the enforcement of that prohibition. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
DISCRIMINATION|Housing--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1525 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
|
Relating to the public school finance system and public education. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
See remarks for effective date |
COVID-19|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1528 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Gates, Gary | et. al.
|
Relating to the posting of certain information regarding programs of study offered under a school district's career and technology education program. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|INTERNET|Science & Technology|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1583 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Davis, Yvonne
|
Relating to local workforce development boards and the regulation of child-care providers by the Texas Workforce Commission. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Left pending in committee |
Day Care|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1695 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
|
Relating to establishing reimbursement rates for certain child-care providers participating in the subsidized child-care program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Day Care|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS |
|
|
HB 1782 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Deshotel, Joe
|
Relating to alternative base periods for the computation of unemployment compensation benefits. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1791 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
|
Relating to eligibility for job-training programs provided under the self-sufficiency fund. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Human Services--General|Labor--General|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1792 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the evaluation of child-care providers participating in the Texas Rising Star Program. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
COMPETITIVE BIDDING|Day Care|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1799 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the administration of apprenticeship training programs. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE INVESTMENT COUNCIL, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1884 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.
|
Relating to the award of grants by the Texas Workforce Commission to facilitate the participation of certain veterans and military personnel in apprenticeship training programs. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Labor--General|Labor--Workforce Development|Military & Veterans|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1942 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
|
Relating to the adult high school charter school program. |
House: Public Education
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
ADULT EDUCATION|Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Governor|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1964 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Lopez, Ray
|
Relating to a study on the cost of providing quality child care in this state in comparison to family income. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Left pending in committee |
Day Care|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1985 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Thierry, Shawn
|
Relating to a temporary waiver of certain unemployment benefit eligibility conditions during a public health disaster. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2128 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Turner, Chris
|
Relating to alternative base periods for the computation of unemployment compensation benefits. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2160 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Relating to requiring the Department of Information Resources to conduct a study concerning the cybersecurity of small businesses. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|Electronic Information Systems|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2258 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
|
Relating to developing a strategic plan for the improvement and expansion of high-quality bilingual education. |
House: Public Education
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Bilingual|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2286 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: White, James | et. al.
|
Relating to the payment of fees and costs associated with driver education and safety courses and driver's license examinations for foster children or youth, former foster children or youth, and youth experiencing homelessness. |
House: Human Services
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Education--Driver Education & Training|Family--Child Protection|FOSTER CARE|HOMELESS|Legislature|Minors--General|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2307 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: White, James | et. al.
|
Relating to the award of grants by the Texas Workforce Commission to facilitate the participation of certain veterans and military personnel in apprenticeship training programs. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Labor--General|Labor--Workforce Development|Military & Veterans|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2407 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
|
Relating to the repayment of unemployment benefits paid in error. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2466 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
|
Relating to the application for funding for certain workforce development programs. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
Labor--General|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2507 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
|
Relating to unlawful employment practices with respect to compensation and wage history. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
DISCRIMINATION|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2524 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|DISCRIMINATION|GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION|Housing--General|Labor--General|Labor--Management Relations|Purchasing--State|SEXUAL ORIENTATION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2542 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Rose, Toni | et. al.
|
Relating to considering criminal history in employment decisions; providing an administrative penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Crimes--Miscellaneous|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Labor--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2607 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
|
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Workforce Commission and local workforce development boards regarding the provision of child care and the subsidized child care program. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
Day Care|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--School Districts|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS |
|
|
HB 2611 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
|
Relating to the direct reimbursement of certain employers under the skills development fund. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2614 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Romero, Ramon
|
Relating to administrative penalties assessed by the Texas Workforce Commission against certain employers for failure to pay wages. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2823 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
|
Relating to requiring state contractors and political subdivisions of this state to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify, and authorizing the suspension of certain licenses held by private employers for the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in this state; authorizing a fee. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Labor--General|Political Subdivisions|Purchasing--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3042 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
|
Relating to the adoption and review of certain workers' compensation guidelines, protocols, and formulary. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Labor--Workers' Compensation|WORKERS COMPENSATION, COMMISSIONER OF|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3186 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
|
Relating to the participation in and reimbursement from the skills development fund of certain entities. |
House: Higher Education
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Labor--Workforce Development|TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT STATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3264 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment by the Texas Workforce Commission of a workplace soft skills training pilot program. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
CAMERON COUNTY|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3444 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Neave, Victoria
|
Relating to a self-employment assistance program for unemployed individuals. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3479 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Rose, Toni
|
Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination on the basis of an individual's criminal history and to the enforcement of that prohibition. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|CRIMINAL RECORDS|DISCRIMINATION|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Housing--General|Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3493 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
|
Relating to prevention and early intervention services by the Department of Family and Protective Services. |
House: Human Services
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|CHILD ABUSE|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection|Family--Family Violence|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3500 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Shaheen, Matt
|
Relating to a study on updating Texas Workforce Commission technology for administering benefits under the Unemployment Compensation Act. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3620 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Turner, Chris
|
Relating to unemployment compensation benefits. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
COVID-19|Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3632 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Romero, Ramon
|
Relating to the creation of a continuity of care and service program for veteran offenders; creating a criminal offense. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Criminal Procedure--General|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON|Military & Veterans|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3635 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Frullo, John
|
Relating to vehicle modification services provided under the vocational rehabilitation program. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Disabilities, Persons with|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--General|Vehicles & Traffic--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3656 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
|
Relating to the classification of certain construction workers and the eligibility of those workers for unemployment benefits; providing penalties. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal |
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Labor--General|Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3767 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
|
Relating to measures to support the alignment of education and workforce development in the state with state workforce needs, including the establishment of the Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Higher Education
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Electronic Information Systems|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|INTERNET|Labor--Workforce Development|TEXAS EDUCATION & WORKFORCE ALIGNMENT ACT|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3796 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny
|
Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|DISCRIMINATION|GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION|Labor--General|SEXUAL ORIENTATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3837 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Huberty, Dan
|
Relating to the public school finance system. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3860 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: González, Jessica | et. al.
|
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination; authorizing civil penalties. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|DISCRIMINATION|GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION|Labor--General|Military & Veterans|SEXUAL ORIENTATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3894 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation by the Texas Workforce Commission of a program to assist with transitioning certain workers to clean energy jobs. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Energy--General|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3938 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.
Sponsor: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment of the industry-based certification advisory council and the transfer of certain duties to that advisory council. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective immediately |
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|Governor|INDUSTRY-BASED CERTIFICATION ADVISORY COUNCIL|Labor--Workforce Development|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3991 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
|
Relating to measures to assist small and rural school districts in implementing a collegiate model and expanding broadband access, including the establishment of the Rural Schools and Communities Technical Assistance Center and a grant program. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
BROADBAND NETWORKS|Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Rural|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|RURAL|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4067 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Ordaz, Claudia | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment of the small business assistance disaster recovery program. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS|State Finances--Management & Control|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4096 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Howard, Donna
|
Relating to the development of model data-sharing agreements for sharing certain student information between public schools, public and private institutions of higher education, and other entities. |
House: Public Education
|
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Protection of Personal Information|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4100 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Talarico, James
|
Relating to family and medical leave. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE|Family--General|Labor--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4109 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
|
Relating to Texas Workforce Commission workforce counselors to provide public school students with career counseling. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Labor--Workforce Development|TECHNICAL EDUCATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4176 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
|
Relating to performance criteria for the award of adult education and literacy funds. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
ADULT EDUCATION|Education--General|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4199 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to a sales and use tax refund pilot program for certain persons who employ apprentices. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Labor--Workforce Development|Taxation--Sales|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4221 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
|
Relating to a temporary waiver of certain unemployment benefit eligibility conditions and of the recovery of certain improper benefits. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4279 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the eligibility of the Windham School District to participate in the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Labor--Workforce Development|WINDHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4393 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al.
|
Relating to disaster relief and recovery. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Labor--Unemployment|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|State Finances--Appropriations|TEXAS RESCUE PLAN|Utilities--Electric|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4445 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
|
Relating to certain requirements regarding worksite exposures to illness related to public health emergencies; providing a civil penalty. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
Labor--Health & Safety|PUBLIC NOTICE|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4571 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Rose, Toni
|
Relating to the statewide intellectual and developmental disabilities coordinating council. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|STATEWIDE INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COORDINATING COUNCIL|TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY CENTER ON DISABILITY & DEVELOPMENT|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN CENTER FOR DISABILITY STUDIES|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4572 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Rose, Toni
|
Relating to the statewide interagency aging services coordinating council. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
Aging|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|ATTORNEY GENERAL|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|STATEWIDE INTERAGENCY AGING SERVICES COORDINATING COUNCIL|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 50 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Neave, Victoria
|
Relating to a competitive and integrated employment initiative for certain Medicaid recipients. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
Disabilities, Persons with|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--General|Human Services--Medical Assistance|Labor--Workforce Development|MEDICAID|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 57 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the period during which an employee may file a claim for unpaid wages with the Texas Workforce Commission. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 143 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Powell, Beverly
|
Relating to requiring the Texas Workforce Commission to provide certain information regarding the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to claimants for unemployment compensation benefits. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Human Services--Medical Assistance|Insurance--Health & Accident|Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 145 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Powell, Beverly
|
Relating to state occupational licensing of certain military veterans and military spouses. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs
|
Referred to Vet Affairs |
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|INTERNET|Military & Veterans|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 233 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Whitmire, John
|
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|DISCRIMINATION|GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION|Housing--General|Labor--General|Labor--Management Relations|Purchasing--State|SEXUAL ORIENTATION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure|State Employees|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 255 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to liability for obtaining unemployment compensation benefits paid in error. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 265 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
|
Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination on the basis of a person's source of income and to the enforcement of that prohibition. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
DISCRIMINATION|Housing--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 302 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the administration of the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program. |
Senate: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--General|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 337 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Sponsor: Dominguez, Alex
|
Relating to the award of grants by the Texas Workforce Commission to facilitate the participation of certain veterans and military personnel in apprenticeship training programs. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Labor--General|Labor--Workforce Development|Military & Veterans|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 346 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
|
Relating to the participation of open-enrollment charter schools in the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Higher Education
|
Effective immediately |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Education--Higher--General|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 469 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Blanco, César
|
Relating to a temporary waiver of certain unemployment benefit eligibility conditions during a public health disaster. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 518 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie W.
|
Relating to the use of certain data collected by the Texas Workforce Commission to determine general prevailing wage rates for certain public work contracts. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Point of order sustained |
Labor--Wages|Political Subdivisions|Purchasing--Local|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 560 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
|
Relating to developing a strategic plan for the improvement and expansion of high-quality bilingual education. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Effective immediately |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Bilingual|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 614 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the administration of apprenticeship training programs. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE INVESTMENT COUNCIL, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 663 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Powell, Beverly
|
Relating to the development of and report on a tri-agency work-based learning strategic framework by the Texas Workforce Commission, the Texas Education Agency, and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--General|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 694 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the evaluation of child-care providers participating in the Texas Rising Star Program. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
COMPETITIVE BIDDING|Day Care|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 695 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Hefner, Cole
|
Relating to the service of a notice of assessment by the Texas Workforce Commission under the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Labor--General|Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 770 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Sponsor: Button, Angie | et. al.
|
Relating to eligibility for job-training programs provided under the self-sufficiency fund. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
Human Services--General|Labor--General|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 788 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Sponsor: Howard, Donna
|
Relating to the development of model data-sharing agreements for sharing certain student information between public schools, public and private institutions of higher education, and other entities. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Higher Education
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Electronic Information Systems|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 931 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon
|
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs. |
Senate: Finance
|
Left pending in committee |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Labor--Workforce Development|Taxation--Franchise|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 971 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to referring children to local workforce development boards for subsidized child care services. |
Senate: Education
|
Left pending in committee |
Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Human Services--Child Services|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 994 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
|
Relating to measures to facilitate the successful completion of degree and certificate programs by certain adult learners at public institutions of higher education. |
Senate: Higher Education
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
ADULT EDUCATION|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|Taxation--Franchise|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1184 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Alvarado, Carol
|
Relating to the creation of the Commission on Texas Workforce of the Future. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Governor|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|TEXAS WORKFORCE OF THE FUTURE, COMMISSION ON|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1198 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Powell, Beverly
|
Relating to the establishment of the industry-based certification advisory council and the transfer of certain duties to that advisory council. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|Governor|Labor--Workforce Development|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1305 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Blanco, César
|
Relating to a requirement that the Texas Workforce Commission notify certain employers regarding the shared work unemployment compensation program. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Labor--General|Labor--Unemployment|PUBLIC NOTICE|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1306 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Blanco, César
|
Relating to the creation of a COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force and state agency response to the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|COVID-19|COVID-19 HEALTH EQUITY TASK FORCE|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1309 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Blanco, César
|
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|DISCRIMINATION|GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION|Labor--General|SEXUAL ORIENTATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1524 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to a sales and use tax refund pilot program for certain persons who employ apprentices. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Effective on 1/1/22 |
Labor--Workforce Development|Taxation--Sales|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1527 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
|
Relating to measures to assist small and rural school districts in implementing a collegiate model and expanding broadband access, including the establishment of the Rural Schools and Communities Technical Assistance Center and a grant program. |
Senate: Education
|
Placed on intent calendar |
BROADBAND NETWORKS|Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Rural|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|RURAL|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1536 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Taylor, Larry
|
Relating to the public school finance system. |
Senate: Education
|
Left pending in committee |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1540 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination; authorizing civil penalties. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|DISCRIMINATION|GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION|Labor--General|Military & Veterans|SEXUAL ORIENTATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1555 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Raney, John | et. al.
|
Relating to establishing reimbursement rates for certain child-care providers participating in the subsidized child-care program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
Day Care|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS |
|
|
SB 1615 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Sponsor: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
|
Relating to the adult high school charter school program. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
See remarks for effective date |
ADULT EDUCATION|Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Governor|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1622 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
|
Relating to measures to support the alignment of education and workforce development in the state with state workforce needs, including the establishment of the Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative. |
Senate: Higher Education
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Electronic Information Systems|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|INTERNET|Labor--Workforce Development|TEXAS EDUCATION & WORKFORCE ALIGNMENT ACT|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1726 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
|
Relating to the computation of the unemployment tax rate paid by certain employers; making an appropriation. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1793 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: West, Royce
|
Relating to the eligibility of certain children who are enrolled in a child care services program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission for free prekindergarten programs in public schools. |
Senate: Education
|
Referred to Education |
Day Care|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1800 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: West, Royce
|
Relating to the provision of child care. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
COVID-19|Day Care|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1801 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Turner, Chris
|
Relating to improper unemployment compensation benefits refunded by a claimant to the Texas Workforce Commission. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1834 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
|
Relating to a database of employers penalized for failure to pay wages or convicted of certain criminal offenses involving wage theft. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Electronic Information Systems|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1835 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
|
Relating to the statute of limitations applicable to a complaint filed with the Texas Workforce Commission regarding an unlawful employment practice. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Labor--General|STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1928 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan
|
Relating to requiring state contractors and political subdivisions of this state to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify, and authorizing the suspension of certain licenses held by private employers for the knowing employment of unauthorized aliens; authorizing a fee. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Aliens|City Government--General|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|County Government--General|Labor--General|Purchasing--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1964 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: West, Royce
|
Relating to eligibility for the subsidized child-care program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Day Care|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 2028 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
|
Relating to the Medicaid program, including the administration and operation of the Medicaid managed care program. |
House: Insurance
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Left pending in committee |
AMBULANCES|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Human Services--Medical Assistance|MANAGED CARE|MEDICAID|NURSES & NURSE AIDES|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 2054 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Menéndez, José
Sponsor: White, James | et. al.
|
Relating to the payment of fees and costs associated with driver education and safety courses and driver's license examinations for foster children or youth, former foster children or youth, and youth experiencing homelessness. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
Education--Driver Education & Training|Family--Child Protection|FOSTER CARE|HOMELESS|Legislature|Minors--General|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 2087 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Workforce Commission and local workforce development boards regarding the provision of child care and the subsidized child care program. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Day Care|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--School Districts|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS |
|
|
SB 2098 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to providing unemployment compensation claimants with access to copies of their previously filed claims for benefits. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 2099 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Patterson, Jared
|
Relating to methods by which a claimant may check the status of a claim for unemployment compensation benefits filed with the Texas Workforce Commission. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Labor--Unemployment|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 2100 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the repayment of unemployment benefits paid in error. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 2103 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to requirements regarding an employee's normal weekly hours of work under the shared work unemployment compensation program. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 113 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Bernal, Diego
|
Relating to requiring certain employers to provide paid sick leave to employees; providing administrative penalties. |
|
Filed |
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Labor--General|Labor--Health & Safety|SICK LEAVE|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 143 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Dominguez, Alex
|
Relating to the establishment by the Texas Workforce Commission of a workplace soft skills training pilot program. |
|
Filed |
CAMERON COUNTY|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 221 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Relating to requiring certain employers to provide paid sick leave to employees; providing administrative and civil penalties. |
|
Filed |
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Labor--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 64 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Relating to requiring certain employers to provide paid sick leave to employees; providing administrative and civil penalties. |
|
Filed |
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Labor--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 182 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
|
Relating to exemptions from certain vaccination requirements. |
|
Filed |
COVID-19|DISCRIMINATION|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|IMMUNIZATIONS|INTERNET|Labor--Management Relations|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 195 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment by the Texas Workforce Commission of a workplace soft skills training pilot program. |
|
Filed |
CAMERON COUNTY|Labor--Workforce Development|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 80 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
|
Relating to exemptions from certain vaccination requirements. |
|
Co-author authorized |
COVID-19|DISCRIMINATION|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|IMMUNIZATIONS|INTERNET|Labor--Management Relations|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 37 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
|
Relating to exemptions from certain vaccination requirements. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
COVID-19|DISCRIMINATION|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|IMMUNIZATIONS|INTERNET|Labor--Management Relations|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 47 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Relating to requiring certain employers to provide paid sick leave to employees; providing administrative and civil penalties. |
|
Filed |
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Labor--General|SICK LEAVE|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 134 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
|
Relating to exemptions from certain vaccination requirements. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
COVID-19|DISCRIMINATION|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|IMMUNIZATIONS|INTERNET|Labor--Management Relations|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 140 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Minjarez, Ina
|
Relating to the Texas Leading on Opportunity, Investment, and Economic Stimulus Through Aid and Relief (LONESTAR) Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021; making appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|ARTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|MUSIC OFFICE, TEXAS|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|State Finances--Appropriations|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|SUPREME COURT|TEXAS MATERNAL MORTALITY AND MORBIDITY REVIEW COMMITTEE|TX. LEADING ON OPPORTUNITY, INVESTMENT, & ECONOMIC STIMULUS THROUGH AID AND RELIEF (LONESTAR) SUPP|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 35 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
|
Relating to exemptions from certain vaccination requirements. |
|
Co-author authorized |
COVID-19|DISCRIMINATION|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|IMMUNIZATIONS|INTERNET|Labor--Management Relations|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 51 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
|
Relating to prohibited COVID-19 vaccine mandates and vaccination status discrimination and to exemptions from certain vaccine requirements. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Co-author authorized |
COVID-19|DISCRIMINATION|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Higher--Private Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|IMMUNIZATIONS|Labor--Health & Safety|Political Subdivisions|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 53 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
|
Relating to the authority of local governmental entities to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for entity employees. |
|
Filed |
City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|COVID-19|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|IMMUNIZATIONS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
|
Relating to public school finance and public education; creating a criminal offense; authorizing the imposition of a fee. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
See remarks for effective date |
AUDITOR, STATE|AUDITS & AUDITORS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|DYSLEXIA|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|Elections--School District|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|LITERACY|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN|Retirement Systems--Teachers|Salaries & Expenses|State Finances--Appropriations|Taxation--School District|TECHNICAL EDUCATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 18 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
|
Relating to consideration of the mental health of public school students in training requirements for certain school employees, curriculum requirements, counseling programs, educational programs, state and regional programs and services, and health care services for students and to mental health first aid program training and reporting regarding local mental health authority and school district personnel. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Education
|
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
CONTINUING EDUCATION|COUNSELING & THERAPY|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|INTERNET|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Minors--Health & Safety|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 48 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
|
Relating to a database of employers penalized for failure to pay wages or convicted of certain offenses involving wage theft. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Electronic Information Systems|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 83 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
|
Relating to administrative penalties assessed by the Texas Workforce Commission against certain employers for failure to pay wages. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Considered in Calendars |
Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 106 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
|
Relating to employer retaliation against employees who seek recovery of unpaid wages and procedures in wage claim hearings conducted by the Texas Workforce Commission. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Left pending in committee |
Courts--District|Labor--General|Labor--Management Relations|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 114 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: White, James | et. al.
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
|
Relating to providing public high school students information regarding the availability of college credit awarded for military experience, education, and training obtained during military service. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective immediately |
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--School Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|Military & Veterans|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 218 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
|
Relating to the abolition of student loan default or breach of a student loan repayment or scholarship contract as a ground for nonrenewal or other disciplinary action in relation to a professional or occupational license and to certain duties of state agencies and political subdivisions in relation to delinquent or defaulted student loans. |
House: Higher Education
|
Received from the House |
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--Higher--Tuition|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|STUDENT LOANS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 244 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
|
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|DISCRIMINATION|GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION|Housing--General|Labor--General|Labor--Management Relations|Purchasing--State|SEXUAL ORIENTATION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 254 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
|
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|DISCRIMINATION|GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION|Housing--General|Labor--General|Labor--Management Relations|Purchasing--State|SEXUAL ORIENTATION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 258 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
|
Relating to the abolition of student loan default or breach of a student loan repayment or scholarship contract as a ground for nonrenewal or other disciplinary action in relation to a professional or occupational license. |
House: Higher Education
|
Left pending in committee |
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--Higher--Tuition|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|STUDENT LOANS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 285 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Springer, Drew
|
Relating to work requirements and employment and training services for certain persons receiving benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program. |
House: Human Services
|
Considered in Calendars |
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--Food Programs|Labor--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 393 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Blanco, César
|
Relating to certain unlawful employment practices regarding compensation. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Left pending in committee |
DISCRIMINATION|Labor--General|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 399 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
|
Relating to the period during which an employee may file a claim for unpaid wages with the Texas Workforce Commission. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 441 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
|
Relating to requiring the Texas Workforce Commission to pay the cost of taking a high school equivalency examination for certain individuals. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
ADULT EDUCATION|GED & HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY EXAMINATIONS|Labor--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 466 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
|
Relating to a prohibition on the use of student loan default or breach of a student loan repayment or scholarship contract as a ground for refusal to grant or renew an occupational license or other disciplinary action in relation to an occupational license. |
House: Higher Education
|
Considered in Calendars |
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--Higher--Tuition|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Political Subdivisions|STUDENT LOANS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 507 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: White, James
|
Relating to a task force to coordinate and make recommendations on parent engagement and education programs provided by state agencies. |
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Parent & Child|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--Child Services|JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Minors--Health & Safety|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 680 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
|
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Workforce Commission and local workforce development boards regarding the provision of child care. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Education
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
Day Care|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS |
|
|
HB 696 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Sponsor: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
|
Relating to employment and referral services for veterans and military service members. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective immediately |
Labor--Workforce Development|Military & Veterans|VOLUNTEERS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 700 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
|
Relating to the use of the skills development fund by certain entities and a study and report regarding the effectiveness of that fund. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
Education--School Districts|Labor--Workforce Development|Libraries & Librarians|TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS |
|
|
HB 713 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
|
Relating to the employment of certain persons with disabilities. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
Disabilities, Persons with|Human Services--General|Labor--General|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 714 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
|
Relating to a reemployment program available to certain veterans placed on community supervision for a misdemeanor offense. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective immediately |
Courts--General|Labor--Workforce Development|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Military & Veterans|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 885 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
|
Relating to wage requirements for community rehabilitation programs participating in the purchasing from people with disabilities program. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Disabilities, Persons with|Labor--Wages|MINIMUM WAGE|Purchasing--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
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 |
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Labor--Management Relations|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1069 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
|
Relating to consideration of the mental health of public school students in training requirements for certain school employees, curriculum requirements, counseling programs, educational programs, state and regional programs and services, and health care services for students and to mental health first aid program training and reporting regarding local mental health authority and school district personnel. |
House: Public Health
|
Referred to Public Health |
CONTINUING EDUCATION|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|INTERNET|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Minors--Health & Safety|REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1232 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment and duties of the human trafficking prevention coordinating council. |
House: State Affairs
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS|ATTORNEY GENERAL|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Governor|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION COORDINATING COUNCIL |LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1295 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Davis, Sarah
|
Relating to early childhood intervention and rehabilitative and habilitative services. |
House: Human Services
|
Referred to Human Services |
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--Privacy/Use of Information|Human Services--Child Services|Human Services--General|Human Services--Medical Assistance|MANAGED CARE|MEDICAID|TELEMEDICINE|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1469 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
|
Relating to certain public school workforce training programs funded by the skills development fund and to authorizing school districts to reimburse under the Foundation School Program private employers for paid internships provided to certain students in career and technology education programs in the district. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1472 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Thierry, Shawn
|
Relating to certain public school workforce training programs funded by the skills development fund. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1478 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
|
Relating to a prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of reproductive decisions and certain employment agreements limiting reproductive decisions. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Left pending in committee |
DISCRIMINATION|Family--Marriage Relationship|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Labor--General|PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH|Women|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1483 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
|
Relating to a pilot program for assisting certain recipients of public benefits to gain permanent self-sufficiency. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Finance
|
Effective immediately |
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--Direct Assistance|Human Services--Food Programs|Labor--Wages|TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1529 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
|
Relating to the statute of limitations applicable to a sexual harassment complaint filed with the Texas Workforce Commission. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Considered in Calendars |
Labor--General|Labor--Management Relations|SEXUAL HARASSMENT|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1559 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
|
Relating to employment leave for certain family or medical obligations; imposing an assessment. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Left pending in committee |
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE|Labor--General|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1575 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Turner, Chris
|
Relating to sexual harassment prevention training and information for employees. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Labor--General|Labor--Management Relations|SEXUAL HARASSMENT|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1621 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: White, James | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment of a public junior college district by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. |
House: Corrections
|
Left pending in committee |
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS BOARD OF|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|WINDHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1680 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Paddie, Chris
|
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
ANGELINA & NECHES RIVER AUTHORITY|CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS BOARD OF|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES COUNCIL|FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF|INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES|INVASIVE SPECIES COORDINATING COMMITTEE, TEXAS|JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION|JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON|JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD, TEXAS|JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|Labor--Workers' Compensation|LOWER NECHES VALLEY AUTHORITY|MATERNAL MORTALITY & MORBIDITY TASK FORCE|PERINATAL ADVISORY COUNCIL|PUBLIC HEALTH FUNDING & POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF|RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS|REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS|Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters|Retirement Systems--Teachers|SABINE RIVER|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|Sunset--Commission Bills|Sunset--Review Procedures|TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE|TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE|TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|UPPER GUADALUPE RIVER AUTHORITY|WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1751 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Collier, Nicole
|
Relating to a prohibition on sex discrimination in employment compensation. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
DISCRIMINATION|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1911 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of a low-interest loan program for entrepreneurs with physical or mental disabilities. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Left pending in committee |
Disabilities, Persons with|Financial--General|LOANS|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1974 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Vo, Hubert
|
Relating to consolidation of annual reporting requirements of the Texas Workforce Commission. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Left pending in committee |
Labor--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1976 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Vo, Hubert
|
Relating to liability for obtaining improper unemployment compensation benefits. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2242 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Vo, Hubert
|
Relating to the classification of workers for purposes of the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act; providing an administrative penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS|Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2278 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zwiener, Erin
|
Relating to the statute of limitations applicable to a sexual harassment complaint filed with the Texas Workforce Commission. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Labor--General|Labor--Management Relations|SEXUAL HARASSMENT|STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2322 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Vo, Hubert
|
Relating to unemployment contributions paid by a common paymaster on behalf of more than one employer. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2416 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Frullo, John | et. al.
|
Relating to the administration by the Texas Workforce Commission of a workforce diploma pilot program. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
ADULT EDUCATION|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Labor--Workforce Development|TECHNICAL EDUCATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2501 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Bowers, Rhetta
|
Relating to the ability of a nonexempt employee to participate in certain academic, extracurricular, and developmental activities of the employee's child. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Labor--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2509 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
|
Relating to monitoring a state agency's compliance with the requirement to purchase certain goods and services from a community rehabilitation program. |
House: State Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
AUDITOR, STATE|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Purchasing--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2588 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
|
Relating to the award of grants by the Texas Workforce Commission to facilitate the participation of certain veterans and military personnel in apprenticeship training programs. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
Labor--General|Labor--Workforce Development|Military & Veterans|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2692 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|DISCRIMINATION|GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION|Housing--General|Labor--General|Labor--Management Relations|Purchasing--State|SEXUAL ORIENTATION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2784 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of the Texas Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs Grant Program. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
Economic & Industrial Development--General|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2796 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.
|
Relating to the use of certain data collected by the Texas Workforce Commission to determine general prevailing wage rates for certain public work contracts. |
House: State Affairs
|
Reported favorably as substituted |
Labor--Wages|Political Subdivisions|Purchasing--Local|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3032 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Lambert, Stan
|
Relating to certain requirements for the issuance of an occupational license to persons licensed in other jurisdictions. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures |
Electronic Information Systems|Military & Veterans|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3392 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
|
Relating to the Department of Family and Protective Services enrolling certain foster children in the Preparation for Adult Living Program. |
House: Human Services
|
Referred to Human Services |
FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection|FOSTER CARE|Housing--General|Labor--Workforce Development|Minors--Health & Safety|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3410 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Relating to requiring certain employers to provide paid sick leave to employees; providing administrative and civil penalties. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Family--Family Violence|Labor--General|SICK LEAVE|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3598 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to certain unclaimed property that is presumed abandoned. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective immediately |
ADVERTISING|ATTORNEY GENERAL|AUDITOR, STATE|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Personal Property|SUBPOENAS|UNCLAIMED PROPERTY|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3728 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
|
Relating to requiring certain employers to provide paid sick leave to employees; providing administrative penalties. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Left pending in committee |
Labor--General|SICK LEAVE|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3818 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Lozano, J. M.
|
Relating to the establishment of the work-based learning task force. |
House: Public Education
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--General|Governor|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|WORK-BASED LEARNING TASK FORCE|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3847 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Calanni, Gina
|
Relating to requiring reasonable workplace accommodations for and prohibiting discrimination against employees or applicants for employment with limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Left pending in committee |
DISCRIMINATION|Labor--General|PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH|Women|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3876 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Deshotel, Joe
|
Relating to the creation of a work group to advise the Texas Workforce Commission regarding the Texas Rising Star Program. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Day Care|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3927 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Neave, Victoria
|
Relating to a self-employment assistance program for unemployed individuals. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3932 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of the advisory council on postsecondary education for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. |
House: Higher Education
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Higher--State Coordination|Governor|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4047 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.
|
Relating to measures to facilitate the award of postsecondary course credit leading to workforce credentialing based on military experience, education, and training. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Education--General|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--General|Military & Veterans|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4284 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
|
Relating to the requirement that the Texas Workforce Commission provide certain employment information for secondary school students. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--General|Labor--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4286 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Davis, Yvonne
|
Relating to the regulation of child-care providers by the Texas Workforce Commission. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Left pending in committee |
Day Care|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4299 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Fierro, Art
|
Relating to a report by the Texas Workforce Commission regarding occupational skills training for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
Disabilities, Persons with|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4307 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Vo, Hubert
|
Relating to housing discrimination under the Texas Fair Housing Act. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
DISCRIMINATION|Housing--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4507 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
|
Relating to the allocation of funds under the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
Education--General|Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4563 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Turner, Chris
|
Relating to a requirement that certain employers maintain records of complaints alleging sexual harassment. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Labor--General|Labor--Management Relations|SEXUAL HARASSMENT|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4753 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
|
Relating to a study regarding the cost of child care in this state in comparison to family income. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
Day Care|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 37 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Krause, Matt | et. al.
|
Relating to a prohibition on the use of student loan default or breach of a student loan repayment or scholarship contract as a ground for refusal to grant or renew an occupational license or other disciplinary action in relation to an occupational license. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective immediately |
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--Higher--Tuition|LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS|MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Political Subdivisions|STUDENT LOANS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
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 |
DISCRIMINATION|Labor--Management Relations|Legislature|State Employees|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 72 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to the establishment and duties of the human trafficking prevention coordinating council. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS|ATTORNEY GENERAL|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Governor|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION COORDINATING COUNCIL |LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 160 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
|
Relating to a prohibition on sex discrimination in employment compensation. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Co-author authorized |
DISCRIMINATION|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 162 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to a database of employers penalized for failure to pay wages or convicted of certain criminal offenses involving wage theft. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Electronic Information Systems|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 508 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Miles, Borris
|
Relating to the development of a statewide online education and career advising tool and the establishment of a grant program to reimburse private employers for paid internships provided to certain public school students in career and technology education programs. |
Senate: Education
|
Left pending in committee |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 570 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon
|
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs. |
Senate: Finance
|
Left pending in committee |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Labor--Workforce Development|Taxation--Franchise|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 619 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
|
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective immediately |
ANATOMICAL BOARD, STATE OF TEXAS|ANGELINA & NECHES RIVER AUTHORITY|BANDERA COUNTY RIVER AUTHORITY & GROUNDWATER DISTRICT|BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY|CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS BOARD OF|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPT. OF INSURANCE|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES COUNCIL|FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|GUADALUPE-BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF|INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES|INVASIVE SPECIES COORDINATING COMMITTEE, TEXAS|JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION|JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON|JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD, TEXAS|JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|Labor--Workers' Compensation|LAVACA-NAVIDAD RIVER AUTHORITY|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|LOWER NECHES VALLEY AUTHORITY|MATERNAL MORTALITY & MORBIDITY TASK FORCE|NUECES RIVER AUTHORITY|PERINATAL ADVISORY COUNCIL|PUBLIC HEALTH FUNDING & POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF|RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS|RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS|Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters|Retirement Systems--Teachers|SABINE RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY|SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|SULPHUR RIVER BASIN AUTHORITY|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|Sunset--Commission Bills|Sunset--Review Procedures|TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE|TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE|TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|UPPER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|UPPER GUADALUPE RIVER AUTHORITY|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
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SB 621 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Sponsor: Lambert, Stan
|
Relating to the transfer of the regulation of plumbing to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal |
LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PLUMBERS & PLUMBING|PLUMBING ADVISORY BOARD, TEXAS|PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Sunset--Commission Bills|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
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SB 643 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Perry, Charles
|
Relating to a pilot program for assisting certain recipients of public benefits to gain permanent self-sufficiency. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--Direct Assistance|Human Services--Food Programs|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 753 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Raney, John | et. al.
|
Relating to wage requirements for community rehabilitation programs participating in the purchasing from people with disabilities program. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
Disabilities, Persons with|Labor--General|MINIMUM WAGE|Purchasing--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 756 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
|
Relating to the administration of the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Higher Education
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Education--General|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 886 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression and to the enforcement of that prohibition. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
DISCRIMINATION|GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION|Housing--General|SEXUAL ORIENTATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 913 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Watson, Kirk
|
Relating to consideration of the mental health of public school students in training requirements for certain school employees, curriculum requirements, counseling programs, educational programs, state and regional programs and services, and health care services for students and to mental health first aid program training and reporting regarding local mental health authority and school district personnel. |
Senate: Education
|
Referred to Education |
CONTINUING EDUCATION|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|INTERNET|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Minors--Health & Safety|REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
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|
SB 1002 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Watson, Kirk
|
Relating to the evaluation of and improvements to the quality of the Texas Workforce Commission's subsidized child care program. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
Day Care|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1017 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of the advisory council on postsecondary education for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
|
Effective immediately |
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Higher--State Coordination|Governor|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1055 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Frullo, John | et. al.
|
Relating to the administration by the Texas Workforce Commission of a workforce diploma pilot program. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
ADULT EDUCATION|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Labor--Workforce Development|TECHNICAL EDUCATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1342 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
|
Relating to the use of certain data collected by the Texas Workforce Commission to determine general prevailing wage rates for certain public work contracts. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Labor--Wages|Political Subdivisions|Purchasing--Local|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1354 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Powell, Beverly
|
Relating to employment and referral services for veterans and military service members. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
Labor--Workforce Development|Military & Veterans|VOLUNTEERS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1355 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment of the work-based learning task force. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Public Education |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--General|Governor|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|WORK-BASED LEARNING TASK FORCE|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
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SB 1413 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Vo, Hubert
|
Relating to consolidation of annual reporting requirements of the Texas Workforce Commission. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
Labor--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1484 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the required earnings statement provided by employers; creating civil liability; providing an administrative penalty. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Electronic Information Systems|Labor--General|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1486 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to required rest and meal breaks for certain employees; authorizing an administrative assessment. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Labor--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1514 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian
|
Relating to consolidation of annual reporting requirements of the Texas Workforce Commission. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Labor--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1516 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Sponsor: Vo, Hubert
|
Relating to liability for obtaining improper unemployment compensation benefits. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1709 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to the participation of eligible career schools or colleges in the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Program. |
Senate: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
Education--General|Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1722 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to the award of grants from the skills development fund. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1724 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to certain public school workforce training programs funded by the skills development fund. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1759 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to an individualized education program and transition planning for a public school student enrolled in a special education program. |
Senate: Education
|
Referred to Education |
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--School Districts|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1826 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to requiring certain employers to provide paid sick leave to employees; providing administrative penalties. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Labor--General|SICK LEAVE|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1973 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to competitive and integrated employment of persons with disabilities. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Disabilities, Persons with|Labor--General|Labor--Wages|State Finances--Management & Control|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 2038 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: Fierro, Art
|
Relating to a report by the Texas Workforce Commission regarding occupational skills training for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
Disabilities, Persons with|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 2077 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Paxton, Angela
Sponsor: Bell, Cecil
|
Relating to a redetermination of a preliminary wage determination order by the Texas Workforce Commission. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Labor--Unemployment|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 2151 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
|
Relating to the Texas Diabetes Council and the state plan for diabetes and obesity treatment and education. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
DIABETES COUNCIL, TEXAS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS)|Governor|Health--General|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Retirement Systems--State Employees|Retirement Systems--Teachers|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 2152 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Anchía, Rafael
|
Relating to wage claim data. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Labor--Wages|Protection of Personal Information|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 2153 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the adjudication of emergency evacuation discrimination complaints by the Texas Workforce Commission civil rights division. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--Civil Procedure|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|DISCRIMINATION|Labor--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 2200 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: Turner, John | et. al.
|
Relating to the authority of the Health and Human Services Commission to obtain criminal history record information. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective immediately |
CRIMINAL RECORDS|Electronic Information Systems|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--General|Human Services--General|JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 2202 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Fallon, Pat
Sponsor: Stucky, Lynn
|
Relating to the administration of the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Higher Education
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Education--General|Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational|Labor--Workforce Development|Labor--Workforce Development--Rural|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 2288 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Fallon, Pat
|
Relating to a prohibition against the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in the United States and the suspension of licenses held by certain employers for the knowing employment of those persons; authorizing a fee. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Aliens|Labor--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 2296 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Powell, Beverly
Sponsor: Vo, Hubert | et. al.
|
Relating to definition of a common paymaster. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 1/1/20 |
Labor--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 11 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
|
Relating to consideration of the mental health of public school students in training requirements for certain school employees, curriculum requirements, educational programs, state and regional programs and services, and health care services for students. |
House: Public Health
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
CONTINUING EDUCATION|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Minors--Health & Safety|REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 29 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
|
Relating to prostitution and the trafficking of persons, civil racketeering related to trafficking, the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of and punishment for certain sexual offenses and offenses involving or related to trafficking, reimbursement of certain costs for criminal victims who are children, and the release and reporting of certain information relating to a child; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
See remarks for effective date |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|CRIME VICTIMS|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Trial|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational|Health Care Providers|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Minors--Crimes Against|PROSTITUTION|SECRETARY OF STATE|SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES|SUPREME COURT|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 108 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
|
Relating to the use of the skills development fund to facilitate the relocation to or expansion in this state of employers offering complex or high-skilled employment opportunities. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Education--Junior College Districts|Labor--Workforce Development|TECHNICAL EDUCATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 192 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
|
Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression and to the enforcement of that prohibition. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
City Government--General|DISCRIMINATION|GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION|Housing--General|SEXUAL ORIENTATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 202 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
|
Relating to a database of employers penalized for failure to pay wages or convicted of certain offenses involving wage theft. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Electronic Information Systems|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 253 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hernandez, Ana
|
Relating to the period during which an employee may file a claim for unpaid wages with the Texas Workforce Commission. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 257 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
|
Relating to a report by the Texas Workforce Commission regarding the transition from military service to employment. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Labor--General|Military & Veterans|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 272 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
|
Relating to the inclusion of education and training regarding human trafficking in the curriculum of commercial driver's license training programs offered by public junior colleges and career schools and colleges. |
House: Transportation
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Crimes--Against Persons--General|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 290 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Johnson, Eric
|
Relating to a prohibition on sex discrimination in compensation. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
DISCRIMINATION|Labor--General|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 317 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
|
Relating to the consideration by employers of the consumer credit reports of employees and applicants for employment. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Considered in Calendars |
CREDIT REPORTS|Labor--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 334 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Collier, Nicole
|
Relating to the consideration by employers of the consumer credit reports or other credit information of employees and applicants for employment; providing civil and administrative penalties. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT REPORTS|Labor--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 373 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Romero, Ramon
|
Relating to administrative penalties assessed by the Texas Workforce Commission against certain employers for failure to pay wages. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Considered in Calendars |
Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 374 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
|
Relating to the requirement that the Texas Workforce Commission provide certain employment information for secondary school students. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Labor--Workforce Development|TECHNICAL EDUCATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 386 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Murphy, Jim
|
Relating to the requirements regarding creation of qualifying jobs for the purpose of eligibility for a limitation on appraised value of property for ad valorem tax purposes under the Texas Economic Development Act. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Labor--Wages|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--School District|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 417 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: White, James
|
Relating to the repeal of the Texas Success Initiative. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 493 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to reporting requirements for the College Credit for Heroes program. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 1/1/18 |
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Military & Veterans|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 553 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: White, James | et. al.
Sponsor: Miles, Borris | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of a task force to identify opportunities for academic credit and industry recognition for inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. |
House: Corrections
Senate: Administration
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Higher--General|Governor|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|WINDHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 595 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
|
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Labor--Workforce Development|Taxation--Franchise|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 656 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
|
Relating to employment leave for certain family or medical obligations; imposing an assessment. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE|Labor--General|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 718 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Wu, Gene
|
Relating to family care leave for certain employees; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE|Labor--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 759 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Burkett, Cindy
|
Relating to the establishment of a tuition and fee payment program for certain adopted children enrolled in career schools or colleges. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
ADOPTION|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 827 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
|
Relating to a database for prospective employers to qualify veterans' military service experience and employment qualifications. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
Electronic Information Systems|Labor--General|Labor--Workforce Development|Military & Veterans|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 870 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
|
Relating to the study of public education performance. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
CENTER FOR EDUCATION PERFORMANCE & LEARNING BOARD|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Governor|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1137 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Davis, Yvonne
|
Relating to restrictions on tax and fee benefits for certain private entities that outsource jobs to foreign countries. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Business & Commerce--General|Education--Higher--Finance|OUTSOURCING|Retirement Systems--General|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1192 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
|
Relating to the expansion of the College Credit for Heroes program to lower-division public institutions of higher education offering degrees in certain fields. |
House: Higher Education
|
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. |
Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Junior College Districts|Labor--Workforce Development|Military & Veterans|TECHNICAL EDUCATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1222 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Rinaldi, Matt | et. al.
|
Relating to the suspension of certain licenses held by private employers for the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in this state; authorizing a fee. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|Business & Commerce--General|Labor--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1237 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment of a Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) program and to the repeal of the tech-prep program. |
House: Public Education
|
Withdrawn from schedule |
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Education--School Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|Science & Technology|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1304 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Longoria, Oscar
|
Relating to the classification of workers for purposes of the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act; providing a penalty. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Left pending in committee |
Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1369 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
|
Relating to the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program. |
House: Higher Education
|
Returned to Calendars Committee |
Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1432 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Vo, Hubert
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to restrictions or conditions on certain payments to the Texas Workforce Commission. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective immediately |
Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1453 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Bonnen, Greg
|
Relating to requiring state contractors and political subdivisions of this state to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify, and authorizing the suspension of certain licenses held by private employers for the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in this state; authorizing a fee. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Labor--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1522 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: White, James | et. al.
|
Relating to a task force to coordinate and make recommendations on parent engagement and education programs provided by state agencies. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Parent & Child|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--Child Services|JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|Minors--Health & Safety|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1621 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
|
Relating to the transfer of certain unused franchise tax credits. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Taxation--Franchise|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1700 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment by the Texas Workforce Commission of a career and technical education workforce specialist pilot program. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1801 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César
|
Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination regarding military service members and military veterans. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
DISCRIMINATION|Labor--General|Military & Veterans|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1803 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
|
Relating to information regarding private employers who have veteran's employment preference policies. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar |
Labor--General|Military & Veterans|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1842 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment of a Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) program and to the repeal of the tech-prep program. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Education--School Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|Science & Technology|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1925 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
|
Relating to employer retaliation against employees who seek recovery of unpaid wages and procedures in wage claim hearings conducted by the Texas Workforce Commission. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
Labor--General|Labor--Management Relations|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1965 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
|
Relating to liability insurance for career schools and colleges. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational|Insurance--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1973 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
|
Relating to employment and referral services for veterans and military service members. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. |
Labor--Workforce Development|Military & Veterans|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1981 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Johnson, Eric
|
Relating to the consideration of criminal history record information of applicants for public employment or an occupational license. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Labor--General|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1987 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Parker, Tan
|
Relating to the requirement for parental consent for a minor to join a labor union. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Left pending in committee |
LABOR UNIONS|Labor--General|Minors--General|PARENTAL CONSENT|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2053 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Oliveira, René
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
|
Relating to the enforcement of workers' compensation compliance and practice requirements. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective immediately |
Labor--Workers' Compensation|SUBPOENAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2054 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Oliveira, René
|
Relating to a cost-of-living increase applicable to death benefits paid under the workers' compensation system. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
Labor--Workers' Compensation|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2112 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Romero, Ramon
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to certain workers' compensation reporting requirements. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective immediately |
INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Labor--Workers' Compensation|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2223 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to developmental coursework offered by public institutions of higher education under the Texas Success Initiative. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
|
Effective immediately |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATION--HIGHER--ASSESSMENT & TESTING|Education--Higher--General|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2312 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
|
Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination and to the enforcement of that prohibition; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Disabilities, Persons with|DISCRIMINATION|Housing--General|Military & Veterans|SEXUAL ORIENTATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2409 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
|
Relating to wage requirements for community rehabilitation programs participating in the purchasing from people with disabilities program. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Disabilities, Persons with|Labor--Wages|Purchasing--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2431 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
|
Relating to the participation of public state colleges in the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
|
Effective immediately |
Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2443 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: González, Mary
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
|
Relating to the electronic submission of a wage claim to the Texas Workforce Commission. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Electronic Information Systems|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
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 |
Labor--Management Relations|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2541 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
|
Relating to funding for apprenticeship training programs through a lottery game. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Left pending in committee |
Amusements, Games, Sports|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--School Districts|Labor--Workforce Development|LOTTERIES|LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2673 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
|
Relating to the development of transferable degree or certificate program curricula for which qualified veterans or military service members may be awarded course credit based on military service. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|Military & Veterans|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2729 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Sponsor: Miles, Borris
|
Relating to an inventory of credentials and certificates that may be earned by a public high school student through a career and technology education program. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Effective immediately |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|INTERNET|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2732 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
|
Relating to competitive and integrated employment of persons with disabilities. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
Disabilities, Persons with|Labor--General|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2830 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Oliveira, René
|
Relating to the closed formulary for workers' compensation pharmaceutical benefits. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
Labor--Workers' Compensation|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2833 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Oliveira, René
|
Relating to a tax refund or credit for wages paid to certain employees. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Human Services--Direct Assistance|Labor--General|Labor--Wages|Taxation--Franchise|Taxation--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2904 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: White, James
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
|
Relating to the memorandum of understanding among certain agencies to coordinate services provided to persons needing multiagency services. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
CORRECTIONAL OFFICE ON OFFENDERS WITH MEDICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENTS|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Human Services--General|JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2911 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to a reemployment program as a condition of community supervision for certain veterans who commit a misdemeanor offense. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Placed on intent calendar |
Courts--General|Labor--Workforce Development|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Military & Veterans|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2937 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program under which a licensed hospital may offer dual credit courses to public high school students. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
|
Effective immediately |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Hospitals|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3041 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César
|
Relating to the ability of a nonexempt employee to participate in certain academic, extracurricular, and developmental activities of the employee's child. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
Education--Primary & Secondary--General|EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Family--Parent & Child|Labor--General|Labor--Management Relations|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3196 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Cortez, Philip
|
Relating to conciliation agreements under the Texas Fair Housing Act. |
House: Urban Affairs
|
Returned to Calendars Committee |
Housing--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3323 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
|
Relating to the evaluation of and improvements to the quality of the Texas Workforce Commission's subsidized child care program. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
Day Care|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3341 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Moody, Joe
|
Relating to a study to evaluate by region training and employment opportunities in this state for individuals with an intellectual disability. |
House: Human Services
|
Referred to Human Services |
Disabilities, Persons with|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--Medical Assistance|Labor--Workforce Development|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
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 |
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Labor--Management Relations|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3554 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
|
Relating to the application for funding for certain workforce development programs. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Left pending in committee |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Labor--General|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3792 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Fallon, Pat
|
Relating to a prohibition against the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in the United States and the suspension of licenses held by certain employers for the knowing employment of those persons; authorizing a fee. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|IMMIGRATION LAW|Labor--General|Labor--Management Relations|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3890 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Neave, Victoria
|
Relating to a self-employment assistance program for unemployed individuals. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3929 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
|
Relating to the employment of certain persons with disabilities. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development |
Disabilities, Persons with|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--General|Labor--General|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4055 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Murphy, Jim
|
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Labor--Workforce Development|Taxation--Franchise|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4063 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lozano, J. M.
|
Relating to the expansion of the College Credit for Heroes program to lower-division public institutions of higher education offering degrees in certain fields. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM|Education--Junior College Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4216 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Walle, Armando
|
Relating to required notice to certain students at public lower-division institutions of higher education regarding skills development job training or incentive programs. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Junior College Districts|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HCR 89 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Directing the Texas Workforce Commission to rename the Texas Workforce Commission building the Lloyd M. Bentsen State Office Building. |
House: House Administration
|
Received from the House |
LLOYD M. BENTSEN STATE OFFICE BUILDING|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 22 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment of a Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) program and to the repeal of the tech-prep program. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Education--School Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|Science & Technology|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 75 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Parker, Tan
|
Relating to the requirement for parental consent for a minor to join a labor union. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: State Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
LABOR UNIONS|Labor--General|Minors--General|PARENTAL CONSENT|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 85 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hall, Bob
|
Relating to the verification of employment authorization by state contractors and state grant recipients, including the use of the federal E-verify program, and to authorization for the suspension of certain licenses held by private employers for the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in this state; authorizing a fee. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Aliens|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Labor--General|Labor--Management Relations|Purchasing--State|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 117 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Huffines, Don
|
Relating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas Workforce Commission. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
COMPETITIVE BIDDING|INTERNET|Labor--General|Open Meetings|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 128 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
|
Relating to the inclusion of education and training regarding human trafficking in the curriculum of commercial driver's license training programs offered by public junior colleges and career schools and colleges and to certain requirements for commercial driver's licenses. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective immediately |
Crimes--Against Persons--General|Education--Driver Education & Training|Education--Junior College Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 154 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the establishment by the Texas Workforce Commission of a career and technical education workforce specialist pilot program. |
Senate: Education
|
Referred to Education |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 191 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
|
Relating to the ability of a nonexempt employee to participate in certain academic, disciplinary, college and career readiness, and developmental activities of the employee's child or grandchild. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Labor--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 285 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Watson, Kirk
|
Relating to the right of an employee to time off from work to obtain an election identification certificate. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Labor--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 462 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
|
Relating to a database of employers penalized for failure to pay wages or convicted of certain offenses involving wage theft. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Electronic Information Systems|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 472 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination regarding military service members and military veterans. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
DISCRIMINATION|Labor--General|Military & Veterans|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 473 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
|
Relating to paid rest breaks for construction employees of construction contractors and subcontractors; providing an administrative penalty. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Left pending in committee |
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Labor--Health & Safety|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
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 |
Labor--Management Relations|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 477 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to a report by the Texas Workforce Commission regarding certain employee issues. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Labor--General|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 518 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
|
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Labor--Workforce Development|Taxation--Franchise|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 574 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Miles, Borris
|
Relating to the expansion of applied workforce learning opportunities in this state, including through the establishment of the Texas Industry Internship Challenge. |
Senate: Education
|
Referred to Education |
CAREER COUNSELING SERVICES|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 588 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Blanco, César
|
Relating to information regarding private employers who have veteran's employment preference policies. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Labor--General|Military & Veterans|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 592 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to the classification of workers for purposes of the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act; providing a penalty. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 634 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Estes, Craig
Sponsor: Button, Angie
|
Relating to reporting requirements for certain skills development fund workforce training program providers. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--Higher--General|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Labor--Workforce Development|TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 677 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Sponsor: White, James
|
Relating to the creation of a task force to identify opportunities for academic credit and industry recognition for inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. |
House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Higher--General|Governor|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|WINDHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 940 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to the evaluation of and improvements to the quality of the Texas Workforce Commission's subsidized child care program. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
Day Care|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1055 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Huffines, Don
|
Relating to assistance provided to employees of state agencies abolished under the Texas Sunset Act. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1097 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to funding for apprenticeship training programs through a lottery game. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
Amusements, Games, Sports|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--School Districts|Labor--Workforce Development|LOTTERIES|LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1111 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to the employment of certain persons with disabilities. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Disabilities, Persons with|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--General|Labor--General|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1160 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
|
Relating to a prohibition on sex discrimination in compensation. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
DISCRIMINATION|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1306 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
|
Relating to the enforcement of workers' compensation compliance and practice requirements. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Labor--Workers' Compensation|SUBPOENAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1457 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
|
Relating to a report by the Texas Workforce Commission regarding the transition from military service to employment. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Left pending in committee |
Labor--General|Military & Veterans|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1468 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon
|
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Labor--Workforce Development|Taxation--Franchise|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1496 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to certain workers' compensation reporting requirements. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Committee report printed and distributed |
INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Labor--Workers' Compensation|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1531 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to the expansion of the College Credit for Heroes program to lower-division public institutions of higher education offering degrees in certain fields. |
Senate: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Junior College Districts|Labor--Workforce Development|Military & Veterans|TECHNICAL EDUCATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1569 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
|
Relating to prostitution and the trafficking of persons, civil racketeering related to trafficking, the prosecution of and punishment for certain sexual offenses and offenses involving or related to trafficking, reimbursement of certain costs for criminal victims who are children, and the release and reporting of certain information relating to a child; increasing a criminal penalty; creating a criminal offense. |
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Referred to Criminal Justice |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|CRIME VICTIMS|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Trial|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational|Health Care Providers|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Minors--Crimes Against|PROSTITUTION|SECRETARY OF STATE|SUPREME COURT|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1590 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to allowing the Texas Workforce Commission (Commission) to cash a warrant with a restricted or conditional endorsement without settling the amount of money due to the Commission. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1669 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to a task force to coordinate and make recommendations on parent engagement and education programs provided by state agencies. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Parent & Child|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--Child Services|JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|Minors--Health & Safety|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1737 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Miles, Borris
|
Relating to the enforcement of conciliation agreements entered into under the Texas Fair Housing Act. |
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Committee report printed and distributed |
CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION, TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION|Housing--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1772 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Miles, Borris
|
Relating to the right of an employee to time off from work to vote; creating a criminal offense. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Elections--General|EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Labor--General|Labor--Management Relations|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1845 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Blanco, César
|
Relating to the development of transferable degree or certificate program curricula for which qualified veterans or military service members may be awarded course credit based on military service. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|Military & Veterans|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 2021 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to wage requirements for community rehabilitation programs participating in the purchasing from people with disabilities program. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Disabilities, Persons with|Labor--Wages|Purchasing--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 2022 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to competitive and integrated employment of persons with disabilities. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Disabilities, Persons with|Labor--General|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 2027 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: Moody, Joe
|
Relating to a study to evaluate by region training and employment opportunities in this state for individuals with an intellectual disability. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Disabilities, Persons with|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--Medical Assistance|Labor--Workforce Development|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 2105 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Sponsor: Johnson, Jarvis
|
Relating to the requirement that the Texas Workforce Commission provide certain employment information for secondary school students. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Labor--Workforce Development|TECHNICAL EDUCATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 2124 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
|
Relating to a pilot program for assisting certain recipients of public benefits to gain permanent self-sufficiency. |
Senate: Finance
|
Co-author authorized |
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--Direct Assistance|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 2152 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Huffman, Joan
|
Relating to the transfer of certain unused franchise tax credits. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Taxation--Franchise|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 2177 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to transition planning for a public school student enrolled in a special education program. |
Senate: Education
|
Referred to Education |
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Labor--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SCR 19 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Perry, Charles
|
Requesting the Texas Workforce Commission to seek a TANF waiver that would allow TWC to partner with charitable organizations and community colleges for child care, education, and job training. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Resolutions--Legislative Policy|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 315 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Fallon, Pat
|
Relating to a prohibition against the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in the United States and the suspension of licenses held by certain employers for the knowing employment of those persons; authorizing a fee. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|IMMIGRATION LAW|Labor--General|Labor--Management Relations|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 391 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Arévalo, Diana | et. al.
|
Relating to employee rights and protections; providing a civil penalty. |
|
Filed |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|DISCRIMINATION|EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Labor--Management Relations|Labor--Wages|MINIMUM WAGE|TEXAS FAIR SHOT ACT|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 94 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
|
Relating to a database of employers penalized for failure to pay wages or convicted of certain offenses involving wage theft. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|INTERNET|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 162 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: González, Mary
|
Relating to administrative penalties assessed by the Texas Workforce Commission against certain employers for failure to pay wages. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 183 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.
|
Relating to requiring state agencies to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify. |
House: State Affairs
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Aliens|Labor--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 426 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
|
Relating to the acceptance of employment applications through the online system for listing state agency employment openings maintained by the Texas Workforce Commission. |
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
Electronic Information Systems|Labor--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 434 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
|
Relating to the classification of certain construction workers and complaints filed with the Texas Workforce Commission; providing a penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Labor--General|Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 492 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Hernandez, Ana
|
Relating to the period during which an employee may file a claim for unpaid wages with the Texas Workforce Commission. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 532 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
|
Relating to the ability of a nonexempt employee to participate in certain academic, extracurricular, and developmental activities of the employee's child. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Family--Parent & Child|Labor--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 550 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
|
Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies, and the licensing of certain health professionals; clarifying certain statutory provisions; authorizing the imposition of fees. |
House: Human Services
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF|Aging|AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|BORDER HEALTH, OFFICE OF|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|CORRECTIONAL OFFICE ON OFFENDERS WITH MEDICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENTS|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Disabilities, Persons with|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HEALTH COORDINATION & CONSUMER SERVICES, OFFICE OF|Health--Children's Insurance|Health--General|Hospitals|Human Services--Food Programs|Human Services--General|Human Services--Medical Assistance|JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|MEDICAID|MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Sunset--Commission Bills|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 589 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
|
Relating to a disqualification for unemployment benefits for refusing to take or failing a preemployment drug test. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Crimes--Drugs|DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING|Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 617 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Deshotel, Joe
|
Relating to the establishment of the office of early learning within the Texas Education Agency. |
|
Filed |
ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN|TEXAS EARLY LEARNING COUNCIL|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 630 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
|
Relating to requiring state contractors and governmental entities to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program, or E-Verify, and authorizing the suspension of certain licenses held by private employers for the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in this state; authorizing a fee. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Labor--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 739 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Button, Angie
|
Relating to requiring governmental entities to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program or E-verify. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|Purchasing--Local|Purchasing--State|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 754 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the employment of individuals qualified for a veteran's employment preference. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Labor--Workforce Development|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 757 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the College Credit for Heroes program. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|Military & Veterans|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 860 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
|
Relating to employer retaliation against employees who seek recovery of unpaid wages and procedures in wage claim hearings conducted by the Texas Workforce Commission; providing administrative penalties. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Courts--District|Labor--General|Labor--Management Relations|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 997 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Davis, Yvonne
|
Relating to certain duties of employers voluntarily participating in the federal E-Verify program and of the Texas Workforce Commission in regard to the E-Verify program; providing civil penalties. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|Labor--General|Labor--Management Relations|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1001 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Davis, Yvonne
|
Relating to restrictions on tax and fee benefits for certain private entities that outsource jobs to foreign countries; changing taxes and fees. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Business & Commerce--General|Education--Higher--Finance|OUTSOURCING|Retirement Systems--General|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1047 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
|
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Labor--Workforce Development|Taxation--Franchise|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1155 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the creation of the Recruit Texas Program to facilitate the relocation to or expansion in this state of employers offering complex or high-skilled employment opportunities. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Placed on intent calendar |
Education--Junior College Districts|Labor--Workforce Development|TECHNICAL EDUCATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1250 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
|
Relating to the requirements regarding creation of qualifying jobs for the purpose of eligibility for a limitation on appraised value of property for ad valorem tax purposes under the Texas Economic Development Act. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Labor--Wages|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--School District|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1251 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
|
Relating to the transfer of compensation experience for purposes of the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
Business & Commerce--General|Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1281 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
|
Relating to requiring reasonable workplace accommodations for and prohibiting discrimination against employees or applicants for employment with limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
Labor--General|Labor--Health & Safety|PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH|Women|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1340 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Blanco, César
|
Relating to the placement of certain occupational specialty codes on certain notices of state agency employment openings. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
AUDITOR, STATE|Labor--General|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1384 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
|
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. |
House: Higher Education
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Junior College Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|NURSES & NURSE AIDES|Science & Technology|State Finances--Appropriations|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1515 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Canales, Terry
|
Relating to the consideration by employers of the consumer credit reports or other credit information of employees and applicants for employment; providing civil and administrative penalties. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
CREDIT REPORTS|Labor--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1524 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Farrar, Jessica
|
Relating to the languages in which certain labor and employment notices and forms must be provided. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Labor--General|Labor--Management Relations|Labor--Unemployment|Labor--Workers' Compensation|PUBLIC NOTICE|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1715 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Oliveira, René
|
Relating to a report by the comptroller on wage theft. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1749 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Elkins, Gary
|
Relating to the organization of public employees. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Labor--Management Relations|State Employees|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1809 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
|
Relating to creation of an employment-first task force advisory committee. |
House: Human Services
|
Referred to Human Services |
AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, TEXAS COUNCIL FOR|Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Higher--General|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Human Services--General|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2103 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Herrero, Abel
|
Relating to information notices regarding unemployment benefits. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development |
Labor--Unemployment|PUBLIC NOTICE|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2421 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Deshotel, Joe
|
Relating to a study and report on early childhood education. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2461 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
|
Relating to judicial review of wage claim decisions issued by the Texas Workforce Commission. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Withdrawn from schedule |
Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2537 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Vo, Hubert
|
Relating to an employee's right to leave to care for a sibling with a serious health condition. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Family--General|Labor--General|Labor--Health & Safety|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2732 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to recovery of covered unemployment compensation debt through participation in the federal Treasury Offset Program. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2996 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to the employment of individuals qualified for a veteran's employment preference. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Labor--Workforce Development|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3062 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Clardy, Travis
Sponsor: West, Royce
|
Relating to the Jobs and Education for Texans Grant Program. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
|
Effective immediately |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3148 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
|
Relating to the regulation of construction contractors; providing an administrative penalty; requiring an occupational registration; authorizing a fee. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS|CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3205 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
|
Relating to repealing the maintenance tax and creating an overhead assessment for certain insurers participating in the workers' compensation system; imposing an assessment. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Labor--Workers' Compensation|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3256 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
|
Relating to a database for prospective employers to qualify veterans' military service experience and employment qualifications. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Electronic Information Systems|Labor--General|Labor--Workforce Development|Military & Veterans|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3294 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Burkett, Cindy
|
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workforce Commission. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Left pending in committee |
AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational|Human Services--Child Services|Labor--General|Labor--Workforce Development|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Sunset--Commission Bills|VENDING MACHINES|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3305 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Oliveira, René
|
Relating to a franchise tax credit for wages paid to certain employees. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
Human Services--Direct Assistance|Labor--General|Labor--Wages|Taxation--Franchise|Taxation--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3383 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Davis, Yvonne
|
Relating to the EB-5 immigrant investor visa program administered by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. |
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
|
Referred to International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs |
Aliens|Business & Commerce--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3616 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Alvarado, Carol
|
Relating to the use of certain funds for workforce development. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development |
Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3658 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: King, Susan Lewis
|
Relating to the development and administration of a parent orientation and education pilot program for recipients of subsidized child-care services. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Day Care|Family--Parent & Child|Human Services--Child Services|Human Services--Direct Assistance|Labor--Workforce Development|Labor--Workforce Development--Rural|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3661 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Meyer, Morgan
|
Relating to recovery of covered unemployment compensation debt through participation in the federal Treasury Offset Program. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development |
Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3733 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Burkett, Cindy
|
Relating to the establishment of a tuition and fee reimbursement program for certain adopted children enrolled in career schools or colleges. |
House: Higher Education
|
Left pending in committee |
Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3887 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
|
Relating to the establishment of the office of early learning within the Texas Education Agency. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3908 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to a pilot program to expand joint credit programs to include certain courses offered by career schools and colleges in certain counties. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|NURSES & NURSE AIDES|Science & Technology|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3948 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Stickland, Jonathan
|
Relating to the review of the economic impact of the immigrant investor visa program. |
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
|
Referred to International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs |
Aliens|Labor--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3964 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Fletcher, Allen
|
Relating to the consideration by employers of the consumer credit reports or other credit information of applicants for employment who are recently returned veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
CREDIT REPORTS|Labor--General|Military & Veterans|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4022 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
|
Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination and to the enforcement of that prohibition; creating an offense. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
DISCRIMINATION|Housing--General|Military & Veterans|SEXUAL ORIENTATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
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 |
CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION, TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION|DISCRIMINATION|Labor--Management Relations|STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 38 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to creation of an employment-first task force advisory committee. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, TEXAS COUNCIL FOR|Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Higher--General|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Human Services--General|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 151 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
|
Relating to employer retaliation against employees who seek recovery of unpaid wages and procedures in wage claim hearings conducted by the Texas Workforce Commission; providing administrative penalties. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Courts--District|Labor--General|Labor--Management Relations|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 152 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to administrative penalties assessed by the Texas Workforce Commission against certain employers for failure to pay wages. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 153 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to the period during which an employee may file a claim for unpaid wages with the Texas Workforce Commission. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 208 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy
|
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workforce Commission. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
See remarks for effective date |
AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HUMAN RIGHTS, COMMISSION ON|Human Services--Child Services|Labor--General|Labor--Workforce Development|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Sunset--Commission Bills|VENDING MACHINES|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 212 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
|
Relating to the abolishment of the Texas Council on Purchasing from People with Disabilities and the transfer of its functions to the Texas Workforce Commission. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|COUNCIL ON PURCHASING FROM PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, TEXAS|Disabilities, Persons with|Purchasing--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Sunset--Commission Bills|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 219 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
|
Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies, and the licensing of certain health professionals; clarifying certain statutory provisions; authorizing the imposition of fees. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective immediately |
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF|Aging|AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|BORDER HEALTH, OFFICE OF|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|CORRECTIONAL OFFICE ON OFFENDERS WITH MEDICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENTS|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Disabilities, Persons with|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HEALTH COORDINATION & CONSUMER SERVICES, OFFICE OF|Health--Children's Insurance|Health--General|Hospitals|Human Services--Food Programs|Human Services--General|Human Services--Medical Assistance|JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|MEDICAID|MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Sunset--Commission Bills|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 271 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
|
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. |
Senate: Higher Education
|
Left pending in committee |
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Junior College Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|NURSES & NURSE AIDES|Science & Technology|State Finances--Appropriations|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 374 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Dale, Tony
|
Relating to requiring state agencies to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
Aliens|Labor--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 389 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: Blanco, César
|
Relating to the placement of military occupational specialty codes on certain notices of state agency employment openings. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
Labor--General|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 508 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
|
Relating to the employment of veterans by a public entity or public work of this state. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
INTERNET|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 722 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy
|
Relating to a disqualification for unemployment benefits for refusing to take or failing a preemployment drug test. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Crimes--Drugs|DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING|Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 727 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Watson, Kirk
|
Relating to the right of an employee to time off from work to obtain an election identification certificate. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Labor--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 753 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
|
Relating to a database of employers penalized for failure to pay wages or convicted of certain offenses involving wage theft. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Co-author authorized |
Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|INTERNET|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 805 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Raney, John | et. al.
|
Relating to the employment of individuals qualified for a veteran's employment preference. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Labor--Workforce Development|Military & Veterans|MILITARY VETERANS' FULL EMPLOYMENT ACT|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 806 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: King, Susan Lewis
|
Relating to the College Credit for Heroes program. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|Military & Veterans|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 927 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to the classification of workers for purposes of the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act; providing a penalty. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Labor--General|Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1085 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
|
Relating to the ability of a nonexempt employee to participate in certain academic, disciplinary, college and career readiness, and developmental activities of the employee's child or grandchild. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Labor--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1185 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.
|
Relating to a biennial study regarding occupational licensing requirements. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
Interim Studies|Labor--Unemployment|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1219 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
|
Relating to a combined online application for persons applying for certain state and local economic development incentives. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Economic & Industrial Development--General|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF|Electronic Information Systems|Governor|TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1248 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: West, Royce
|
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs. |
Senate: Finance
|
Left pending in committee |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Labor--Workforce Development|Taxation--Franchise|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1351 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Zerwas, John
|
Relating to transferring to the Texas Workforce Commission certain duties of the comptroller related to the Jobs and Education for Texans Grant Program. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
|
Effective immediately |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--Junior College Districts|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1388 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to cooperation with federal agencies on a guest worker program in this state. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Aliens|Governor|Intergovernmental Relations|Labor--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1390 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to improving the accountability of local workforce development boards and consumer information regarding job training programs. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
INTERNET|Labor--General|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1456 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to improving the accountability of local workforce development boards and consumer information regarding job training programs. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
INTERNET|Labor--General|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1559 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to an interagency plan to promote competitive and integrated employment for persons with disabilities. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|COUNCIL ON PURCHASING FROM PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, TEXAS|Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Labor--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1625 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to consumer information regarding career schools and colleges. |
Senate: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
Education--Higher--State Coordination|Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational|Electronic Information Systems|Labor--Workforce Development|STUDENT LOANS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1642 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
|
Relating to the transfer of compensation experience for purposes of the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Co-author authorized |
Business & Commerce--General|Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 5 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don | et. al.
Sponsor: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
|
Relating to public school accountability, including assessment, and curriculum requirements; providing a criminal penalty. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
See remarks for effective date |
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 298 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
|
Relating to prohibiting employer retaliation against employees who seek recovery of unpaid wages and procedures in wage claim hearings conducted by the Texas Workforce Commission; providing administrative penalties. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
Labor--General|Labor--Management Relations|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 362 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
|
Relating to the transfer of adult education and literacy programs from the Texas Education Agency to the Texas Workforce Commission. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
ADULT EDUCATION|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--General|Labor--Workforce Development|LITERACY|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 372 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Deshotel, Joe
|
Relating to establishing the Workplace Fraud Prevention Act; providing penalties. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Labor--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKPLACE FRAUD PREVENTION ACT |
|
|
HB 376 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the regulation of child-care providers by the Texas Workforce Commission and local workforce development boards. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
Day Care|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Minors--Health & Safety|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 494 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana
|
Relating to the period during which an employee may file a claim for unpaid wages with the Texas Workforce Commission. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 559 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
|
Relating to the suspension of certain licenses held by employers for the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in the United States. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|IMMIGRATION LAW|Labor--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 615 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Harless, Patricia | et. al.
|
Relating to a prohibition against the knowing employment of unauthorized foreign nationals and to a biennial report regarding reported violations. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|IMMIGRATION LAW|Labor--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 660 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.
|
Relating to the provision of scholarships, bonuses, and wage supplementation to certain child-care workers. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Day Care|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--Higher--Tuition|Labor--Wages|SCHOLARSHIPS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 809 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Davis, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
|
Relating to the dissemination of information regarding employment opportunities in this state to secondary school students. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 834 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Davis, John | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Fast Start Program to promote rapid delivery of workforce education and development. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
|
Referred to Economic Development |
Education--Junior College Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|TECHNICAL EDUCATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 916 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Orr, Rob | et. al.
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
|
Relating to the amount of a chargeback for unemployment compensation benefits paid to a person who is partially unemployed. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 939 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Davis, John
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
|
Relating to the transfer of certain amounts from the employment and training investment holding fund and the training stabilization fund. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
Labor--General|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 983 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Elkins, Gary
Sponsor: Patrick, Dan
|
Relating to the eligibility of temporary election officers for unemployment compensation. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
Elections--Election Officers|Labor--Unemployment|Political Subdivisions|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1065 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana
|
Relating to the right of an employee who is a victim of a crime to time off from work to attend court proceedings related to that crime. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
CRIME VICTIMS|Criminal Procedure--General|EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|GUARDIANS & WARDS|Labor--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1117 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Davis, Yvonne
|
Relating to certain duties of employers voluntarily participating in the federal E-Verify program and of the Texas Workforce Commission in regard to the E-Verify program; providing civil penalties. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|IMMIGRATION LAW|Labor--General|Labor--Management Relations|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1131 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
|
Relating to a database of employers penalized for failure to pay wages or convicted of certain offenses involving wage theft. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1207 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Parker, Tan
|
Relating to the repeal of public prevailing wage rate laws. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Labor--Wages|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1212 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Canales, Terry
|
Relating to the tax rate for contributions under the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act applicable to wages paid to certain honorably discharged veterans; changing the rate of a tax. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
No action taken in committee |
Labor--Unemployment|Labor--Wages|Military & Veterans|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1281 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
|
Relating to drug screening or testing as a condition for the receipt of unemployment compensation benefits by certain individuals. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Left pending in committee |
Crimes--Drugs|DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING|Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1296 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
|
Relating to information regarding postsecondary education and career opportunities and workforce needs in this state. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
|
Effective immediately |
Education--Higher--State Coordination|Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1363 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Callegari, Bill
|
Relating to certain required reports and other documents prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education. |
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
|
Left pending in committee |
ADJUTANT GENERAL|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|ATTORNEY GENERAL|AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS, TEXAS COUNCIL ON|BOND REVIEW BOARD|CRIMINAL JUSTICE POLICY COUNCIL|DIABETES COUNCIL, TEXAS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--General|Education--Higher--State Coordination|EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS)|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS|FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|OIL-FIELD CLEANUP FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, STATE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS|SUPREME COURT|TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE|TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON|VETERANS' LAND BOARD|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1369 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
|
Relating to the ability of a nonexempt employee to participate in certain academic, extracurricular, and developmental activities of the employee's child. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Labor--General|PARENTAL RIGHTS|SIGNS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1419 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
|
Relating to a report to the legislature by the Texas Workforce Commission civil rights division concerning wage discrimination. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Left pending in committee |
CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION, TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION|DISCRIMINATION|Human Relations|Labor--General|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1423 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
|
Relating to multiple public school graduation plans for student success and economic competitiveness; creating an offense. |
House: Public Education
|
Left pending in committee |
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|Science & Technology|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1447 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Button, Angie
|
Relating to requiring governmental entities to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program or E-verify. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|IMMIGRATION LAW|Purchasing--Local|Purchasing--State|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1574 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
|
Relating to the collection, evaluation, maintenance, and reporting of certain workforce and employment data by the Texas Workforce Commission. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Considered in Calendars |
INTERNET|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1583 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Riddle, Debbie
|
Relating to drug use by and drug testing for applicants and recipients of unemployment compensation benefits; providing a criminal penalty. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
No action taken in committee |
DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING|Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1629 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Murphy, Jim
|
Relating to information prepared by the Texas Education Agency for public school students regarding institutions of higher education in this state. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--Higher--Tuition|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|STUDENT LOANS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1914 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Cortez, Philip
|
Relating to certain required notices under the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act, including employer liability arising from failure to provide the notice. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1925 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Davis, John
|
Relating to the classification of certain construction workers and complaints filed with the Texas Workforce Commission; providing a penalty. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Labor--General|Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1955 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
|
Relating to the employment of domestic workers and hotel workers; providing an administrative penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
DOMESTIC SERVICES EMPLOYEES|EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|HOTELS & MOTELS|Labor--General|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2000 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
|
Relating to the qualification of certain nonprofit schools and educational institutions for exemption from state laws regulating career schools and colleges and to complaints made against those entities. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
|
Effective immediately |
Consumer Protection|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational|Religion|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2015 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Davis, John
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
|
Relating to the proper classification of workers performing services in connection with governmental contracts; providing a penalty. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
|
Effective on 1/1/14 |
CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Labor--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2034 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
|
Relating to unemployment compensation eligibility and chargebacks regarding certain persons who leave work to attend training. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
Labor--Unemployment|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2103 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
|
Relating to education research centers and the sharing of educational data between state agencies; redesignating certain fees as charges. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
|
Effective immediately |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--General|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Electronic Information Systems|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2141 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Smith, Wayne
|
Relating to the imposition and collection of a penalty for fraudulently obtaining unemployment compensation benefits. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Left pending in committee |
FRAUD|Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2203 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
|
Relating to curriculum and end-of-course assessment requirements for high school graduation, including the establishment of a workforce certification program and the elimination of certain tax discounts to fund the program. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Governor|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Finances--Management & Control|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2301 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
|
Relating to requiring state contractors and governmental entities to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program, or E-Verify, and authorizing the suspension of certain licenses held by private employers for the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in this state; authorizing a fee. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|IMMIGRATION LAW|Labor--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2431 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
|
Relating to public high school graduation, including curriculum requirements for graduation. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Education--School Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|TECHNICAL EDUCATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2478 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
|
Relating to the collection, study, and reporting by the Texas Workforce Commission of certain information regarding shortages in high-wage, high-demand occupations. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
|
Effective immediately |
Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2481 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Alvarado, Carol
|
Relating to workforce training programs funded by the skills development fund. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development |
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Labor--Workforce Development|TECHNICAL EDUCATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2497 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Workman, Paul
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property used to operate a child-care facility. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Day Care|Education--Primary & Secondary--Private|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2698 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: King, Susan
|
Relating to a study of the feasibility of establishing a program to connect veterans seeking employment in school security positions with independent school districts seeking to employ security personnel. |
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
|
Left pending in committee |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--School Districts|Intergovernmental Relations|Interim Studies|Military & Veterans|Minors--Health & Safety|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3005 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
|
Relating to the authority of the Texas Workforce Commission to use certain unemployment compensation funds for reemployment activities. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
|
Effective immediately |
Labor--General|Labor--Unemployment|State Finances--Management & Control|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3028 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Davis, John
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
|
Relating to the use of the skills development fund and other funds available to the Texas Workforce Commission to support certain joint credit courses offered by school districts under agreements with lower-division institutions of higher education. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
|
Effective immediately |
Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Labor--Workforce Development|State Finances--Management & Control|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3625 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: González, Mary
|
Relating to administrative penalties assessed by the Texas Workforce Commission against certain employers for failure to pay wages. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development |
Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3740 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Burnam, Lon
|
Relating to adjusting the minimum wage based on the consumer price index. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development |
Labor--Wages|MINIMUM WAGE|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3853 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Anchía, Rafael
|
Relating to the promotion of Texas energy products, services and technologies in the global marketplace. |
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
|
Referred to International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs |
Business & Commerce--General|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF|Energy--General|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|GLOBAL ENERGY CAPITAL TASK FORCE|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Science & Technology|SECRETARY OF STATE|STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Transportation--Miscellaneous|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3854 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Anchía, Rafael
|
Relating to the promotion of Texas products and services in the global marketplace. |
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
|
Referred to International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs |
BRAND TEXAS TASK FORCE|Business & Commerce--General|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF|Energy--General|Governor|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|SECRETARY OF STATE|STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3856 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Anchía, Rafael
|
Relating to building workforce skills to compete for trade-related jobs, business opportunities and investment. |
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
|
Referred to International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs |
Alcoholism & Drug Abuse|Business & Commerce--General|Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|Corporations & Associations|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|IMPORTS & EXPORTS|Labor--Workforce Development|RAILROAD COMMISSION|RURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF|SECRETARY OF STATE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF|TEXAS GLOBAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Transportation--Miscellaneous|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HCR 114 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Giddings, Helen
|
Directing the Texas Workforce Commission to rename the Texas Workforce Commission building to the Lloyd M. Bentsen State Office Building. |
House: State Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
LLOYD M. BENTSEN STATE OFFICE BUILDING|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 11 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Price, Walter "Four"
|
Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking financial assistance benefits. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Point of order withdrawn |
DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--Direct Assistance|Labor--General|TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES|WELFARE|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 21 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
|
Relating to drug screening or testing as a condition for the receipt of unemployment compensation benefits by certain individuals. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
Crimes--Drugs|DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING|Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 59 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Callegari, Bill
|
Relating to required reports and other documents prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education. |
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Senate: Government Organization
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
ADJUTANT GENERAL|AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|ATTORNEY GENERAL|AUDITOR, STATE|AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS, TEXAS COUNCIL ON|BOND REVIEW BOARD|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|CRIMINAL JUSTICE POLICY COUNCIL|DIABETES COUNCIL, TEXAS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--General|Education--Higher--State Coordination|EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS)|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|OIL-FIELD CLEANUP FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|Retirement Systems--Teachers|SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, STATE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure|STATE BAR OF TEXAS|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS|STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD|SUPREME COURT|TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE|TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON|VETERANS' LAND BOARD|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 307 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
|
Relating to the transfer of adult education and literacy programs from the Texas Education Agency to the Texas Workforce Commission. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
ADULT EDUCATION|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--General|Labor--Workforce Development|LITERACY|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 340 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: González, Mary
|
Relating to administrative penalties assessed by the Texas Workforce Commission against certain employers for failure to pay wages. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 441 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Davis, John | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Fast Start Program to promote rapid delivery of workforce education and development. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
|
Effective immediately |
Education--Junior College Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|TECHNICAL EDUCATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 658 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Deuell, Bob
Sponsor: Smith, Wayne
|
Relating to the imposition and collection of a penalty for fraudulently obtaining unemployment compensation benefits. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
|
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
FRAUD|Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 676 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Carona, John
|
Relating to the classification of certain construction workers and the eligibility of those workers for unemployment benefits; providing penalties. |
Senate: Economic Development
|
Left pending in committee |
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Labor--General|Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 738 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Watson, Kirk
|
Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Essential Workers Program; imposing fees. |
Senate: Economic Development
|
Referred to Economic Development |
Aliens|CRIMINAL RECORDS|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|IMMIGRATION LAW|Labor--General|Labor--Workforce Development|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 741 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
|
Relating to the period during which an employee may file a claim for unpaid wages with the Texas Workforce Commission. |
Senate: Economic Development
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 844 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney
|
Relating to unemployment compensation eligibility and chargebacks regarding certain persons who leave work to attend training. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
|
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development |
Labor--Unemployment|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1213 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Patrick, Dan
|
Relating to the eligibility of temporary election officers for unemployment compensation. |
Senate: Economic Development
|
Referred to Economic Development |
Elections--Election Officers|Labor--Unemployment|Political Subdivisions|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1226 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Perez, Mary Ann
|
Relating to the establishment of an employment-first policy and task force to promote competitive employment opportunities that provide a living wage for individuals with disabilities. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective immediately |
ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--General|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1344 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to public high school graduation, including curriculum requirements for graduation. |
Senate: Education
|
Referred to Education |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Education--School Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|TECHNICAL EDUCATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1537 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Deuell, Bob
Sponsor: Cortez, Philip
|
Relating to certain required notices under the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act, including employer liability arising from failure to provide the notice. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
|
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
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SB 1551 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Martinez, Armando
|
Relating to the provision of affordable housing and other services in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. |
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar |
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|ATTORNEY GENERAL|CAMERON COUNTY|City Government--General|COLONIAS|County Government--General|HIDALGO COUNTY|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Housing--Finance|Housing--General|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|RIO GRANDE VALLEY|SECRETARY OF STATE|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|WILLACY COUNTY|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
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SB 1557 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Villarreal, Mike
|
Relating to business and nonprofit organization participation in supporting early college high schools. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
Business & Commerce--General|Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|GIFTS & DONATIONS|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
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SB 1588 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the regulation of child-care providers by the Texas Workforce Commission and local workforce development boards. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
Day Care|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Minors--Health & Safety|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
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SB 1743 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to prohibiting employer retaliation against employees who seek recovery of unpaid wages and procedures in wage claim hearings conducted by the Texas Workforce Commission; providing administrative penalties. |
Senate: Economic Development
|
Left pending in committee |
Labor--General|Labor--Management Relations|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1895 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
|
Relating to the ability of a nonexempt employee to participate in certain academic, extracurricular, and developmental activities of the employee's child. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Left pending in committee |
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Labor--General|PARENTAL RIGHTS|SIGNS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
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SB 30 |
83-1 (2013) |
Author: Patrick, Dan
|
Relating to a prohibition against the knowing employment of unauthorized foreign nationals and to a biennial report regarding reported violations. |
|
Filed |
Aliens|Labor--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
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SB 17 |
83-2 (2013) |
Author: Patrick, Dan
|
Relating to a prohibition against the knowing employment of unauthorized foreign nationals and to a biennial report regarding reported violations. |
|
Filed |
Aliens|Labor--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
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HB 13 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
|
Relating to the Medicaid program and alternate methods of providing health services to low-income persons in this state. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Placed on intent calendar |
FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--Medical Assistance|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|MANAGED CARE|MEDICAID|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
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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 |
Labor--Management Relations|Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 120 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Castro, Joaquin
|
Relating to the establishment of an employment services program to assist certain unemployed or underemployed child support obligors. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Family--Child Support|Labor--Unemployment|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 178 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
|
Relating to requiring governmental entities to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program or E-verify. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Aliens|Electronic Information Systems|Labor--General|Purchasing--Local|Purchasing--State|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 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 |
Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Family--Parent & Child|Labor--Management Relations|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 465 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Burnam, Lon
|
Relating to abolishing the Texas Enterprise Fund, the Texas emerging technology fund, the Pan American Games trust fund, the Olympic Games trust fund, and a major events trust fund, a motor sports racing trust fund, and an events trust fund for sporting and non-sporting events. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development |
Amusements, Games, Sports|Business & Commerce--Enterprise Zones|Business & Commerce--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|OLYMPIC GAMES, 2012 |PAN AMERICAN GAMES|Science & Technology|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control|TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND|TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 601 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Jackson, Jim
|
Relating to requiring employers to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program or E-verify. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|Electronic Information Systems|Labor--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 665 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
|
Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Meeting cancelled |
DISCRIMINATION|Labor--General|SEXUAL ORIENTATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 672 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Christian, Wayne
|
Relating to initial claims under the unemployment compensation system. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development |
Human Services--Direct Assistance|Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 785 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Davis, Yvonne
|
Relating to restrictions on the use of state funds to benefit private entities that outsource jobs to foreign countries. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Education--Higher--Finance|OUTSOURCING|Retirement Systems--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
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 |
Aliens|Labor--Management Relations|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 947 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
|
Relating to a pilot program to expand access to career and technical education partnerships in rural areas. |
House: Agriculture & Livestock
|
Left pending in committee |
Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|Economic & Industrial Development--Rural|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Education--Rural|Labor--Workforce Development--Rural|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1050 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Woolley, Beverly | et. al.
|
Relating to initial claims under the unemployment compensation system. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Human Services--Direct Assistance|Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1155 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Walle, Armando
|
Relating to the establishment by the Texas Workforce Commission of a pilot program to create voluntary internship opportunities for certain persons receiving unemployment benefits. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development |
Business & Commerce--General|Labor--Unemployment|VOLUNTEERS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
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 |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Labor--General|Labor--Management Relations|Military & Veterans|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1219 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Miles, Borris
|
Relating to the right of an employee to time off from work if the employee or the employee's child is a victim of family violence or a violent felony offense. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development |
CRIME VICTIMS|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Family--Family Violence|Labor--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1272 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Miller, Doug | et. al.
|
Relating to requiring employers to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program or E-Verify; establishing an unlawful employment practice and providing criminal penalties. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Aliens|Electronic Information Systems|Labor--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1275 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Harless, Patricia
|
Relating to the suspension of certain licenses held by employers for the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in the United States. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Aliens|Labor--General|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1432 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Strama, Mark
|
Relating to the creation, operation, and funding of the Texas Sustainable Youth Program. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Left pending in committee |
COMMUNITY SERVICE|Energy--Conservation|Housing--General|Labor--Workforce Development|Military & Veterans|Minors--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1888 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Miller, Sid | et. al.
|
Relating to requiring employers to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program, or E-Verify. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|Electronic Information Systems|Labor--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2269 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Strama, Mark
|
Relating to the regulation of child-care facilities by the Texas Workforce Commission and the Department of Family and Protective Services, including the Texas Rising Star Program. |
House: Human Services
|
Left pending in committee |
COMMUNITY CENTERS|Day Care|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2440 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Pitts, Jim
|
Relating to the creation of a Texas Junior College System office. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--General|Education--Higher--State Coordination|Education--Junior College Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2463 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
|
Relating to access to certain records regarding an employment discrimination claim. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Open Government, Select
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
DISCRIMINATION|Labor--General|Open Records|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2538 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Vo, Hubert
Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
|
Relating to the confidentiality of certain identifying information regarding students of career schools or colleges and other educational entities; providing a criminal penalty. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Open Government, Select
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
Crimes--Miscellaneous|Education--Higher--General|Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational|Labor--General|Open Records|Protection of Personal Information|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2579 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Davis, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
|
Relating to relief for certain employers from penalties and sanctions under the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2581 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
|
Relating to the computation of a surplus credit for certain successor employing units. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2671 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Miles, Borris
|
Relating to the disclosure of personal information under the Motor Vehicle Records Disclosure Act. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
|
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. |
Open Records|Vehicles & Traffic--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2831 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Darby, Drew
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.
|
Relating to maximizing federal funding of extended unemployment benefits. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
|
Effective immediately |
Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2886 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment of a work program for certain persons not legally authorized to be in the United States; providing penalties. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Aliens|IMMIGRATION LAW|Labor--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2956 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Legler, Ken
|
Relating to the recovery of fraudulently obtained unemployment benefits or of taxes or fees owed to the state. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development |
FRAUD|GARNISHMENT OF WAGES|Labor--Unemployment|Labor--Wages|Salaries & Expenses|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2989 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
|
Relating to establishing the Workplace Fraud Prevention Act; providing penalties. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Considered in Calendars |
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Labor--General|State Finances--Management & Control|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKPLACE FRAUD PREVENTION ACT |
|
|
HB 3068 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Relating to eligibility of certain job trainees for unemployment compensation training benefits. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3129 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Price, Walter "Four"
|
Relating to requiring employers to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program, or E-verify; creating an administrative penalty. |
House: State Affairs
|
No action taken in committee |
Aliens|Electronic Information Systems|Labor--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3149 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Torres, Raul | et. al.
|
Relating to pilot programs to implement a management methodology for the improvement of operations and reduction of costs for certain state agencies. |
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
|
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar |
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Appropriations|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3151 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Torres, Raul | et. al.
|
Relating to information regarding job matching services provided by the Texas Workforce Commission; providing a criminal penalty. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars |
Labor--Unemployment|Protection of Personal Information|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3229 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana
|
Relating to the right of an employee who is a victim of a crime to time off from work to attend court proceedings related to that crime. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
CRIME VICTIMS|Criminal Procedure--General|EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|GUARDIANS & WARDS|Labor--General|Labor--Management Relations|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3240 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Davis, Yvonne
|
Relating to requiring employers to participate in the federal E-Verify program and of the Texas Workforce Commission in regard to the E-Verify program; outlining certain duties of employers participation and providing civil penalties. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|IMMIGRATION LAW|Labor--General|Labor--Management Relations|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3252 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
|
Relating to a prohibition against the knowing employment of unauthorized foreign nationals and to a biennial report regarding reported violations. |
House: State Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Aliens|IMMIGRATION LAW|Labor--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3574 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Torres, Raul
|
Relating to the Texas Back to Work initiative. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Left pending in committee |
Governor|Labor--Workforce Development|State Finances--Appropriations|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HR 2611 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Davis, John
|
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1534. |
|
3 hr. notice-for consideration |
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 2 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Jackson, Mike
|
Relating to certain economic and workforce development programs through which employers may receive grants and subsidies. |
Senate: Economic Development
|
Left pending in committee |
Economic & Industrial Development--General|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF|Governor|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 51 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to a pilot program to expand access to career and technical education partnerships in rural areas. |
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
|
Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs |
Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|Economic & Industrial Development--Rural|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Education--Rural|Labor--Workforce Development--Rural|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 64 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the right of an employee who is a victim of a crime to time off from work to attend court proceedings related to that crime. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Left pending in committee |
CRIME VICTIMS|Criminal Procedure--General|EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|GUARDIANS & WARDS|Labor--General|Labor--Management Relations|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 76 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie
|
Relating to certain providers of subsidized child care, the use of certain personal information to prevent fraud in child-care programs, and the disclosure of certain personal information for the purpose of investigation and enforcement of unemployment compensation violations. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
CRIMINAL RECORDS|Day Care|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection|Minors--Health & Safety|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 84 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Nelson, Jane
|
Relating to requiring governmental entities and contractors with governmental entities to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program, or E-verify. |
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
|
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. |
Aliens|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Electronic Information Systems|Political Subdivisions|Purchasing--Local|Purchasing--State|State Employees|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 304 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Nichols, Robert
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
|
Relating to employment services programs for certain residents receiving services from public hospitals or hospital districts. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective immediately |
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--Indigent Health Care|Human Services--General|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 400 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Sponsor: Hopson, Chuck
|
Relating to the entities eligible to make purchases using the cooperative purchasing program administered by the comptroller. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Government Organization
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Day Care|Purchasing--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 458 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Seliger, Kel
Sponsor: Woolley, Beverly
|
Relating to initial claims under the unemployment compensation system. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
Human Services--Direct Assistance|Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 563 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Jackson, Mike
Sponsor: Torres, Raul
|
Relating to the efficiency of the operations of, and certain information regarding services provided by, the Texas Workforce Commission; providing a criminal penalty. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
Labor--Unemployment|Protection of Personal Information|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 638 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Jackson, Mike
Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
|
Relating to the computation of a surplus credit for certain successor employing units. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 652 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
|
Relating to governmental and certain quasi-governmental entities subject to the sunset review process. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
|
Effective immediately |
ADJUTANT GENERAL|ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF|AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS|ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF|ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|BLIND, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE|BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS|BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS|CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|COUNCIL ON PURCHASING FROM PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, TEXAS|COURT REPORTERS CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|DEAF & HARD OF HEARING, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE|DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF|DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, TEXAS COUNCIL FOR|ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT)|ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS|EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS|Governor|GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE ON PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES|GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS|GUARDIANSHIP CERTIFICATION BOARD|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS|INVASIVE SPECIES COORDINATING COMMITTEE, TEXAS|LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF|LICENSED COURT INTERPRETER ADVISORY BOARD|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|OFFICIAL CITRUS PRODUCERS' PEST & DISEASE MGMT. CORPORATION, BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF|ORTHOTICS & PROSTHETICS, TEXAS BOARD OF|PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF|PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY|PREPAID HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION BOARD|PROCESS SERVER REVIEW BOARD|PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, TEXAS BOARD OF|PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF|PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYING, TEXAS BOARD OF|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF|RAILROAD COMMISSION|REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS|REHABILITATION COMMISSION|SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF|SCHOOL LAND BOARD|SECURITIES BOARD, STATE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE BAR OF TEXAS|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|Sunset--Commission Bills|TEXAS HEALTH SERVICES AUTHORITY |VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 742 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
|
Relating to eligibility of certain job trainees for extended unemployment compensation benefits. |
Senate: Economic Development
|
Referred to Economic Development |
Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 999 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Eltife, Kevin
|
Relating to maximizing federal funding of extended unemployment benefits. |
Senate: Economic Development
|
Referred to Economic Development |
Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
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SB 1006 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
|
Relating to unemployment compensation modernization. |
Senate: Economic Development
|
Referred to Economic Development |
Human Services--Direct Assistance|Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
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SB 1179 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Harper-Brown, Linda
|
Relating to the elimination of certain required reports prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education and other obsolete provisions of law. |
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Senate: Finance
|
Effective immediately |
ACCOUNTANCY, STATE BOARD OF PUBLIC|ACUPUNCTURE EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF|AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS|ANATOMICAL BOARD, STATE OF TEXAS|ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS|ARTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE|ATHLETIC TRAINERS, ADVISORY BOARD OF|AUDITS & AUDITORS|BLIND, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE|BOND REVIEW BOARD|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|DEAF & HARD OF HEARING, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE|DIABETES COUNCIL, TEXAS|DIETITIANS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF|EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION, INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Higher--General|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|EMANCIPATION JUNETEENTH CULTURAL & HISTORICAL COMMN., TEXAS|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON|JUVENILE PROBATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON|MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS ST. BD. OF EXAMINERS OF|MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS|MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF|MIDWIFERY BOARD, TEXAS|NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF|OFFICE OF RURAL AFFAIRS IN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE|ORTHOTICS & PROSTHETICS, TEXAS BOARD OF|PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF|PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF|PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE|PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF|PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF|RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS|RAILROAD COMMISSION|REHABILITATION COMMISSION|SCHOOL LAND BOARD|SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF|SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, STATE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE COUNCIL ON COMPETITIVE GOVERNMENT|STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS|STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD|STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF|TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD|TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|UNFUNDED MANDATES INTERAGENCY WORK GROUP|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|VETERANS' LAND BOARD|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS|YOUTH COMMISSION |
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SB 1472 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Shapiro, Florence
|
Relating to the coordinated dissemination of online information regarding the operation and performance of certain for-profit educational entities. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
|
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development |
Education--Higher--State Coordination|Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INTERNET|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
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|
SB 1487 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: West, Royce
|
Relating to the regulation of career schools and colleges and requiring the Texas Workforce Commission to submit a report to the legislature. |
Senate: Economic Development
|
Referred to Economic Development |
Education--Higher--General|Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational|INTERNET|Labor--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1534 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Sponsor: Davis, John
|
Relating to the operation, certification, and accountability of career schools or colleges. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
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|
SR 1227 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Shapiro, Florence
|
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1534. |
|
Reported enrolled |
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
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|
HB 1 |
82-1 (2011) |
Author: Pitts, Jim
|
Relating to certain state fiscal matters; providing penalties. |
House: Appropriations
|
Left pending in committee |
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS|Alcoholic Beverage Regulation|BOND REVIEW BOARD|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Insurance--General|Insurance--Health & Accident|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|MEDICAID|Oil & Gas|PARKING|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Property Interests--Homestead|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Salaries & Expenses|SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS|SECRETARY OF STATE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Budget|Taxation--General|TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND|TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND|Tobacco Products|UNCLAIMED PROPERTY|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
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HR 232 |
82-1 (2011) |
Author: Pitts, Jim
|
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1. |
|
Reported enrolled |
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS|Alcoholic Beverage Regulation|ATTORNEY GENERAL|BOND REVIEW BOARD|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE|EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS)|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER|Governor|GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS|Health--General|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--General|Insurance--Health & Accident|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Legislature|MEDICAID|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|PARKING|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Property Interests--Homestead|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports|Retirement Systems--Teachers|Salaries & Expenses|SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS|SECRETARY OF STATE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE BAR OF TEXAS|STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Cigarette|Taxation--Franchise|Taxation--General|Taxation--Motor Fuels|Taxation--Sales|Taxation--State|TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND|TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND|Tobacco Products|UNCLAIMED PROPERTY|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
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SB 1 |
82-1 (2011) |
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Sponsor: Pitts, Jim
|
Relating to certain state fiscal matters; providing penalties. |
House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
|
See remarks for effective date |
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS|Alcoholic Beverage Regulation|ATTORNEY GENERAL|BOND REVIEW BOARD|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE|EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS)|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Parent & Child|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER|Governor|GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS|Health--General|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--General|Insurance--Health & Accident|Lawyers|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Legislature|MEDICAID|Mines & Mineral Resources|OFFICE OF RURAL AFFAIRS IN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE|Oil & Gas|PARKING|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|PEACE OFFICERS|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS|Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts|PROCESS SERVERS|Property Interests--Homestead|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Retirement Systems--Teachers|RURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF|RURAL HEALTH & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS|Salaries & Expenses|SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS|SECRETARY OF STATE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE BAR OF TEXAS|STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON|State Finances--Budget|Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages|Taxation--Cigarette|Taxation--General|Taxation--Motor Fuels|TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND|TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND|Tobacco Products|UNCLAIMED PROPERTY|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
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SB 40 |
82-1 (2011) |
Author: Watson, Kirk
|
Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Essential Workers Program. |
|
Filed |
Agriculture|Aliens|CRIMINAL RECORDS|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|Labor--General|Labor--Workforce Development|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
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SCR 5 |
82-1 (2011) |
Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Pitts, Jim
|
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1. |
|
Signed by the Governor |
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS|Alcoholic Beverage Regulation|ATTORNEY GENERAL|BOND REVIEW BOARD|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE|EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS)|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER|Governor|GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS|Health--General|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--General|Insurance--Health & Accident|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Legislature|MEDICAID|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Open Records|PARKING|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Property Interests--Homestead|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Resolutions--Corrective|Retirement Systems--Teachers|Salaries & Expenses|SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS|SECRETARY OF STATE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE BAR OF TEXAS|STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON|State Finances--Budget|Taxation--General|TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND|TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND|Tobacco Products|UNCLAIMED PROPERTY|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
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SR 130 |
82-1 (2011) |
Author: Duncan, Robert
|
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1. |
|
Reported enrolled |
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS|Alcoholic Beverage Regulation|ATTORNEY GENERAL|BOND REVIEW BOARD|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE|EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS)|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER|Governor|GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS|Health--General|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--General|Insurance--Health & Accident|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Legislature|MEDICAID|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|PARKING|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Property Interests--Homestead|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports|Retirement Systems--Teachers|Salaries & Expenses|SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS|SECRETARY OF STATE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE BAR OF TEXAS|STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Cigarette|Taxation--Franchise|Taxation--General|Taxation--Motor Fuels|Taxation--Sales|Taxation--State|TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND|TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND|Tobacco Products|UNCLAIMED PROPERTY|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
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HB 48 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.
|
Relating to the suspension of certain licenses held by employers for the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in the United States. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Aliens|Labor--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 161 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Deshotel, Joe
|
Relating to block grant funding for certain workforce training and employment programs and functions by the Texas Workforce Commission. |
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
Senate: Economic Development
|
Referred to Economic Development |
Labor--General|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 266 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
|
Relating to regulating the provision of benefits and services to, and the verification of the employment status of, immigrants and to enforcing laws relating to immigrants; providing civil and criminal penalties. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Electronic Information Systems|FRAUD|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Human Services--General|Labor--General|Law Enforcement|RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 516 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment and funding of a green job skills training program. |
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
|
Considered in Calendars |
Energy--General|Environment--General|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 538 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
|
Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
DISCRIMINATION|Labor--General|SEXUAL ORIENTATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 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 |
Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Family--Parent & Child|Labor--Management Relations|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 622 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Harless, Patricia
|
Relating to the suspension of certain licenses held by employers for the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in the United States. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|Labor--General|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PERMITS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 658 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
|
Relating to requiring governmental entities to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|Electronic Information Systems|Purchasing--Local|Purchasing--State|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 762 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
|
Relating to filing a wage claim. |
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/09 |
Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
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 |
Education--Primary & Secondary--General|EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Labor--Management Relations|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1024 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
|
Relating to eligibility for unemployment compensation benefits based on the claimant's availability to do part-time work. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Subcommittee members named |
Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1042 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Parker, Tan
|
Relating to the repeal of public prevailing wage rate laws. |
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
|
Left pending in committee |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Labor--Wages|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1057 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
|
Relating to family care leave for certain employees; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Subcommittee members named |
FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE|Labor--General|Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1135 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Legler, Ken | et. al.
|
Relating to required drug testing for applicants and recipients of unemployment compensation benefits. |
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
|
Left pending in committee |
DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING|Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1136 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Legler, Ken | et. al.
|
Relating to disqualification for the receipt of unemployment compensation benefits for violation of an employer drug testing policy. |
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
|
Left pending in committee |
DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING|Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1348 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al.
|
Relating to initial claims under the unemployment compensation system. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2169 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the establishment of additional job incentive programs by the Texas Workforce Commission using the skills development fund. |
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
Senate: Economic Development
|
Effective immediately |
Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2218 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Flores, Kino
|
Relating to the distribution of federal child care development funds to local workforce development boards. |
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
|
No action taken in committee |
Day Care|Human Services--Direct Assistance|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2300 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Davis, Yvonne
|
Relating to restrictions on the use of state funds to benefit private entities that outsource jobs to foreign countries. |
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
|
Referred to Technology, Economic Development & Workforce |
Business & Commerce--General|Education--Higher--Finance|Retirement Systems--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2360 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce
|
Relating to the provision of information regarding employee eligibility for the federal earned income tax credit. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/09 |
Labor--General|Taxation--Income|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2471 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
|
Relating to career and technical education in the public schools and high school graduation requirements. |
House: Public Education
|
Left pending in committee |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Education--School Districts|Labor--Workforce Development|TECHNICAL EDUCATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2492 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation, operation, and funding of the Texas Sustainable Youth Program. |
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
COMMUNITY SERVICE|Housing--General|Labor--General|Military & Veterans|Minors--General|TEXAS YOUTHBUILD PROGRAM|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2538 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to the career and technology education program. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
CAREER COUNSELING SERVICES|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Education--School Districts|INTERNET|TECHNICAL EDUCATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2636 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Castro, Joaquin | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment of an employment services program to assist certain unemployed or underemployed child support obligors. |
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Family--Child Support|Labor--Unemployment|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2661 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
|
Relating to jurisdiction over a wage claim filed after the deadline. |
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2745 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Isett, Carl | et. al.
|
Relating to a certification program to provide job skills training. |
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2812 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Swinford, David | et. al.
|
Relating to the curriculum, funding, promotion, and economic impact of career and technology education in public educational institutions. |
House: Public Education
|
Left pending in committee |
CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION CURRICULUM EVAL. COMMITTEE|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--General|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Labor--Workforce Development|Science & Technology|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3241 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Martinez, Armando
|
Relating to economic development in the state by creating economic development opportunities in counties that contain colonias and by developing the workforce by increasing adult literacy rates. |
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
|
Left pending in committee |
COLONIAS|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Economic & Industrial Development--Rural|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Housing--Rural|Labor--Workforce Development|Legislature|LITERACY|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS COLONIA COUNTIES STRATEGIC INVESTMENT COMMISSION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3388 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Davis, John | et. al.
|
Relating to mandatory participation in certain TANF employment programs by certain persons. |
House: Human Services
|
Referred to Human Services |
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--Direct Assistance|TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3519 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the coordination and administration of the Texas Career Opportunity Grant Program. |
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
Senate: Economic Development
|
Effective immediately |
Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3714 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: King, Susan | et. al.
|
Relating to public school career and technology education program curriculum and funding and to development of a list of high-demand occupations for career and technology education students. |
House: Public Education
|
Left pending in committee |
EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|Science & Technology|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE INVESTMENT COUNCIL, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3954 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
|
Relating to operation of the Texas Veterans Leadership Program by the Texas Workforce Commission. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
IRAQ|Labor--Workforce Development|Military & Veterans|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4132 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Chisum, Warren
|
Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Essential Workers Program. |
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
|
Referred to Technology, Economic Development & Workforce |
Aliens|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4245 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
|
Relating to a pilot program to expand access to career and technical education partnerships in rural areas. |
House: Agriculture & Livestock
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Agriculture|Economic & Industrial Development--Rural|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Labor--Workforce Development--Rural|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4328 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment of the Interagency Literacy Council for the study, promotion, and enhancement of literacy in this state. |
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
Senate: Economic Development
|
Effective immediately |
Education--General|Labor--Workforce Development|LITERACY|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4459 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Strama, Mark
|
Relating to economic development and employment opportunities in the renewable energy or energy efficiency industries. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
BONDS|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Energy--Conservation|Energy--General|Energy--Solar|HYBRID VEHICLES|Labor--Workforce Development|RENEWABLE ENERGY|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 81 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Hernandez, Ana
|
Relating to certain providers of subsidized child care. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
CRIMINAL RECORDS|Day Care|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection|Minors--Health & Safety|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 108 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Sponsor: Strama, Mark | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment and funding of a green job skills training program that includes training for certain youths and young veterans. |
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
Senate: Economic Development
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Energy--General|Environment--General|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 357 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Patrick, Dan
|
Relating to a prohibition against the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in the United States and the suspension of licenses held by certain employers for the knowing employment of those persons. |
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
|
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. |
Aliens|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Labor--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 377 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
|
Relating to eligibility for unemployment compensation benefits based on the claimant's availability to do part-time work. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 507 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Eltife, Kevin
|
Relating to filing a wage claim. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Committee report printed and distributed |
Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 573 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
|
Relating to the adoption of an alternative base period for computation of unemployment compensation benefits. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Labor--Unemployment|Labor--Workers' Compensation|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
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 |
Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Family--Parent & Child|Labor--Management Relations|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
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 |
Education--Primary & Secondary--General|EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Labor--Management Relations|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 692 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Relating to family care leave for certain employees; providing a civil penalty. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE|Labor--General|Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 741 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Nichols, Robert
Sponsor: Darby, Drew
|
Relating to jurisdiction over a wage claim filed after the deadline. |
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
Senate: Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/09 |
Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 859 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Sponsor: Christian, Wayne
|
Relating to initial claims under the unemployment compensation system. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Economic Development
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 945 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to unemployment compensation benefits. |
Senate: Economic Development
|
Left pending in committee |
Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 960 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
|
Relating to eligibility of certain job trainees for extended unemployment compensation benefits. |
Senate: Economic Development
|
No action taken in committee |
Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1313 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Sponsor: Eissler, Rob
|
Relating to the quality and accessibility of public school career and technical education programs and to assistance to students concerning postsecondary education and training. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
CAREER COUNSELING SERVICES|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|Science & Technology|TECHNICAL EDUCATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1473 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Nichols, Robert
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
|
Relating to employment services programs for certain residents receiving services from public hospitals or hospital districts. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--Indigent Health Care|Human Services--General|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1543 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment of the Interagency Literacy Council for the study, promotion, and enhancement of literacy in this state. |
Senate: Economic Development
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
Education--General|Labor--Workforce Development|LITERACY|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1674 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the coordination and administration of the Texas Career Opportunity Grant Program. |
Senate: Economic Development
|
Committee report printed and distributed |
Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1770 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Watson, Kirk
|
Relating to the creation, operation, and funding of the Texas YouthBuild Program. |
Senate: Economic Development
|
Left pending in committee |
Energy--Conservation|Housing--General|Labor--Workforce Development|Minors--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1814 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Deshotel, Joe
|
Relating to return-to-work coordination services and a return-to-work reimbursement program for employers participating in the workers' compensation system. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective immediately |
Labor--Workers' Compensation|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1955 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
|
Relating to career and technical education in the public schools and high school graduation requirements. |
Senate: Education
|
Referred to Education |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Education--School Districts|Labor--Workforce Development|TECHNICAL EDUCATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 2026 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Watson, Kirk
|
Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Essential Workers Program. |
Senate: Economic Development
|
Referred to Economic Development |
Aliens|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 2405 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Keffer, Jim
|
Relating to a pilot program to expand access to career and technical education partnerships in rural areas. |
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Agriculture|Economic & Industrial Development--Rural|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Labor--Workforce Development--Rural|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 2568 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Patrick, Dan
|
Relating to a prohibition against the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in the United States and the suspension of licenses held by certain employers for the knowing employment of those persons. |
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
|
Committee report printed and distributed |
Aliens|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Labor--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 2576 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
|
Relating to the authority of a commissioner of the Texas Workforce Commission. |
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
Senate: Economic Development
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Labor--Workforce Development|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 15 |
81-1 (2009) |
Author: Burnam, Lon
|
Relating to the minimum wage. |
|
Filed |
Labor--Wages|MINIMUM WAGE|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
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 |
Aliens|Labor--Management Relations|Purchasing--Local|Purchasing--State|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 307 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Farrar, Jessica
|
Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
DISCRIMINATION|Labor--General|SEXUAL ORIENTATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 908 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
|
Relating to requiring governmental entities and contractors with governmental entities to verify employee information through the federal work authorization program. |
House: Government Reform
|
Referred to Government Reform |
Aliens|Political Subdivisions|Purchasing--Local|Purchasing--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1333 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Farabee, David
|
Relating to the release of job opening information to certain individuals. |
House: Economic Development
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Electronic Information Systems|Labor--Workforce Development|Military & Veterans|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1489 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Woolley, Beverly | et. al.
|
Relating to the use of certain surplus revenue in the unemployment compensation fund. |
House: Economic Development
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
BONDS|Labor--Unemployment|State Finances--Management & Control|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1629 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Chavez, Norma
|
Relating to the transfer of adult education and literacy programs from the Texas Education Agency to the Texas Workforce Commission. |
House: Economic Development
|
Left pending in committee |
ADULT EDUCATION|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--General|Labor--Workforce Development|LITERACY|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2185 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Woolley, Beverly
|
Relating to liability for the refund of certain unemployment compensation benefits to the Texas Workforce Commission. |
House: Economic Development
|
Considered in Calendars |
Labor--Unemployment|Labor--Workers' Compensation|MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2371 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to hearings regarding cease and desist orders against certain persons operating a career school or college without proper authority. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
|
Effective immediately |
Education--Higher--State Coordination|Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2867 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Swinford, David
|
Relating to the recovery by the Texas Workforce Commission of unpaid unemployment compensation contributions and improper unemployment compensation benefits. |
House: Economic Development
|
Left pending in committee |
Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2904 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
|
Relating to TANF employment programs and participation in those programs by certain parents who are not TANF recipients. |
House: Human Services
|
Left pending in committee |
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--Child Services|Human Services--Direct Assistance|Labor--Workforce Development|TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3037 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Rose, Patrick
|
Relating to employment leave to comply with certain family or medical obligations; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Economic Development
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE|Labor--General|Labor--Management Relations|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3040 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Rose, Patrick
|
Relating to background and criminal history checks for certain providers of subsidized child care. |
House: Human Services
|
Meeting cancelled |
CRIMINAL RECORDS|Day Care|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection|Minors--Health & Safety|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4065 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Otto, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
|
Relating to the establishment by the Texas Workforce Commission of a pilot program to provide grants for the construction of certain facilities for job training and employment services. |
House: Economic Development
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Vetoed by the Governor |
Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
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. |
Aliens|Labor--Management Relations|Purchasing--Local|Purchasing--State|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 206 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Rose, Patrick
|
Relating to certain providers of subsidized child care. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
CRIMINAL RECORDS|Day Care|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection|Minors--Health & Safety|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 589 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Davis, John
|
Relating to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) employment programs and participation in those programs by certain parents who are not TANF recipients. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective immediately |
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--Child Services|Human Services--Direct Assistance|Labor--Workforce Development|TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 679 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Williams, Tommy
Sponsor: Woolley, Beverly
|
Relating to the use of certain surplus revenue in the unemployment compensation fund. |
House: Economic Development
Senate: Finance
|
Effective immediately |
BONDS|Labor--Unemployment|State Finances--Management & Control|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 996 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Watson, Kirk
|
Relating to employment leave to comply with certain family or medical obligations; providing a civil penalty. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Left pending in committee |
FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE|Labor--General|Labor--Management Relations|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1471 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Eltife, Kevin
|
Relating to employment verification agreements between the Texas Workforce Commission and consumer reporting agencies. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Committee report printed and distributed |
CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCIES|Labor--General|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1819 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Carona, John
|
Relating to the recovery by the Texas Workforce Commission of unpaid unemployment compensation contributions and improper unemployment compensation benefits. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 7 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
Sponsor: Staples, Todd
|
Relating to the continuation and operation of the workers' compensation system of this state and to the abolition of the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission, the establishment of the office of injured employee counsel, and the transfer of the powers and duties of the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission to the division of workers' compensation of the Texas Department of Insurance and the office of injured employee counsel, and to the provision of workers' compensation benefits to injured employees and the regulation of workers' compensation insurers; providing administrative and criminal penalties. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/05 |
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE, OFFICE OF|INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Labor--Health & Safety|Labor--Workers' Compensation|PHYSICIANS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Sunset Bills|WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKERS' COMPENSATION HEALTH CARE NETWORK ACT|WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 143 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Farrar, Jessica
|
Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
DISCRIMINATION|EMPLOYMENT NONDISCRIMINATION ACT, TEXAS|Labor--General|SEXUAL ORIENTATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2273 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Cook, Byron
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
|
Relating to the administration of the unemployment compensation system by the Texas Workforce Commission. |
House: Economic Development
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/05 |
Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2316 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Miller, Sid
|
Relating to member restrictions for commissioners of the Texas Workforce Commission. |
House: Economic Development
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2333 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Sponsor: West, Royce
|
Relating to the qualifications of and training and continuing education for certain officials and personnel of career schools or colleges. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
|
Effective on 9/1/05 |
CONTINUING EDUCATION|Education--Higher--Private Schools|Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2415 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Chisum, Warren
|
Relating to statutory authority for certain governmental entities to take certain actions to permit the legislature to reduce appropriations to those agencies. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Labor--Workforce Development|Legislature|LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2421 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the use of an employer assessment to fund the Texas Enterprise Fund and the skills development program and authorizing the Texas Workforce Commission to develop new job incentive programs. |
House: Economic Development
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective immediately |
Business & Commerce--Enterprise Zones|Labor--Workforce Development|Labor--Workforce Development--Rural|TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2461 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
|
Relating to establishing a program to provide child-care assistance to certain military personnel. |
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
|
Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel |
Day Care|Human Services--Direct Assistance|Military & Veterans|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2604 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Relating to state-funded job training or employment assistance programs, services, and preferences available to veterans. |
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/05 |
Labor--Workforce Development|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2716 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Swinford, David
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
|
Relating to equal employment opportunity reports. |
House: Economic Development
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective immediately |
CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION, TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2737 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to creation of a pilot program to establish individual development accounts for certain TANF recipients. |
House: Human Services
|
Withdrawn from schedule |
Business & Commerce--General|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--Direct Assistance|Human Services--General|WELFARE|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2806 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Sponsor: West, Royce
|
Relating to the regulation of career schools and colleges. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
|
Effective on 9/1/05 |
DISTANCE EDUCATION|Education--Higher--Private Schools|Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|TECHNICAL EDUCATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2961 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Paxton, Ken
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
|
Relating to the repeal of certain requirements for the Texas Workforce Commission's administration of federally established day-care programs. |
House: Economic Development
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective immediately |
Day Care|Family--General|Labor--Workforce Development--Rural|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
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SB 74 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
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Relating to a prohibition on employment discrimination in compensation; providing penalties. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
DISCRIMINATION|Labor--Wages|Women|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
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SB 212 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Sponsor: Noriega, Melissa
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Relating to the provision of employment services by the Texas Workforce Commission to the families of military personnel stationed in this state. |
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
Labor--Workforce Development|Military & Veterans|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
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SB 277 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
|
Relating to use of money in the Texas Enterprise Fund. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Left pending in subcommittee |
BORDER|Business & Commerce--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Economic & Industrial Development--Rural|RURAL|TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
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SB 301 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
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Relating to the collection and reporting of certain information regarding uninsured individuals in this state. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Co-author authorized |
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--Health & Accident|Insurance--Reform|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
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SB 400 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Nelson, Jane
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Relating to the continuation and operation of the workers' compensation system of this state and to the abolition of the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission, the establishment of the office of employee assistance, and the transfer of the powers and duties of the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission to the Texas Department of Insurance, the Texas Workforce Commission, and the office of employee assistance; providing administrative violations. |
Senate: Government Organization
|
Referred to Government Organization |
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE, OFFICE OF|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Labor--Workers' Compensation|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Sunset Bills|WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
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SB 648 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to the transfer of adult education and literacy programs from the Texas Education Agency to the Texas Workforce Commission. |
Senate: Education
|
Referred to Education |
ADULT EDUCATION|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--General|Labor--General|LITERACY|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
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SB 998 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Madla, Frank
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
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Relating to contracts with local workforce development boards. |
House: Economic Development
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective immediately |
Labor--Workforce Development|Purchasing--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS |
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SB 1096 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
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Relating to certain employment and training investment programs in this state. |
House: Economic Development
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Labor--Workforce Development|SMART JOBS FUND PROGRAM|TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
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SB 1185 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: West, Royce
|
Relating to the qualifications of and training and continuing education for certain officials and personnel of career schools or colleges. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
CONTINUING EDUCATION|Education--Higher--Private Schools|Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
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SB 1229 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Fraser, Troy
Sponsor: Ritter, Allan
|
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Workforce Commission, including the administration of unemployment compensation; providing a penalty. |
House: Economic Development
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Labor--Unemployment|STAFF LEASING SERVICES|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS |
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SB 1230 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Fraser, Troy
|
Relating to the authority of the state to fund the operations of the unemployment compensation system. |
House: Economic Development
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Meeting cancelled |
Labor--Unemployment|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
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SB 1309 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Miller, Sid
|
Relating to member restrictions for commissioners of the Texas Workforce Commission. |
House: Economic Development
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective immediately |
Ethics|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
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SB 1348 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
|
Relating to records and reports kept and produced by the Texas Workforce Commission civil rights division. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION, TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION|Electronic Information Systems|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
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SB 1408 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Estes, Craig
Sponsor: Cook, Byron
|
Relating to wage claim disputes. |
House: Economic Development
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/05 |
Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
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SB 1614 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Ogden, Steve
|
Relating to statutory authority for certain governmental entities to take certain actions to permit the legislature to reduce appropriations to those agencies. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Labor--Workforce Development|Legislature|LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
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SB 1714 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Farabee, David
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Relating to the operation of certain employment programs for veterans of the armed forces of the United States. |
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Labor--General|Military & Veterans|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
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HB 453 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
|
Relating to a pilot program for early childhood teacher education and retention. |
House: Economic Development
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective immediately |
Education--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Human Services--Child Services|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
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HB 454 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Villarreal, Mike
|
Relating to an evaluation of the system of child care subsidy programs under the Child Care and Development Block Grant. |
House: Economic Development
|
Left pending in committee |
Day Care|Human Services--Child Services|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
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HB 1018 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Villarreal, Mike
|
Relating to a purchasing preference for vendors that provide employee dependent care benefits. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Human Services--Child Services|Labor--Agricultural Workers|Labor--Workforce Development|Purchasing--State|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
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HB 2109 |
78-0 (2003) |
