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, ToniSponsor: 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, ClaudiaSponsor: 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, RyanSponsor: 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, TanSponsor: 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, BryanSponsor: 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, AlexSponsor: 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, JudithSponsor: 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, JudithSponsor: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the service of a notice of assessment by the Texas Workforce Commission under the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--General | Labor--Unemployment | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 770 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for job-training programs provided under the self-sufficiency fund.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
| Human Services--General | Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 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, JudithSponsor: 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, JudithSponsor: 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, JoséSponsor: 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, TreySponsor: 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
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
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, JuanSponsor: 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
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, JudithSponsor: 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
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, BrianSponsor: 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, JoséSponsor: 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, AngelaSponsor: 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, LoisSponsor: 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, JudithSponsor: 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, LoisSponsor: 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, PatSponsor: 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, BeverlySponsor: Vo, Hubert | et. al.
Relating to definition of a common paymaster.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 1/1/20
| Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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, HubertSponsor: 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, RenéSponsor: 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, RamonSponsor: 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, JoeSponsor: 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, MarySponsor: 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, EddieSponsor: 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, JamesSponsor: 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, EddieSponsor: 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, JaneSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the requirement for parental consent for a minor to join a labor union.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| LABOR UNIONS | Labor--General | Minors--General | PARENTAL CONSENT | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 85 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the verification of employment authorization by state contractors and state grant recipients, including the use of the federal E-verify program, and to authorization for the suspension of certain licenses held by private employers for the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in this state; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Aliens | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Purchasing--State | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 117 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas Workforce Commission.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | INTERNET | Labor--General | Open Meetings | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 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, CraigSponsor: 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, JoséSponsor: 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, TravisSponsor: 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, JuanSponsor: 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, JohnSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the transfer of certain amounts from the employment and training investment holding fund and the training stabilization fund.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/13
| Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 983 83-0 (2013)
Author: Elkins, GarySponsor: 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, SenfroniaSponsor: 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, JohnSponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the proper classification of workers performing services in connection with governmental contracts; providing a penalty.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 1/1/14
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 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, JohnSponsor: 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, BobSponsor: 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, JudithSponsor: 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, BobSponsor: 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
SB 1551 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: 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
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
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
SB 1743 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to prohibiting employer retaliation against employees who seek recovery of unpaid wages and procedures in wage claim hearings conducted by the Texas Workforce Commission; providing administrative penalties.
Senate: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Wages | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1895 83-0 (2013)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the ability of a nonexempt employee to participate in certain academic, extracurricular, and developmental activities of the employee's child.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--General | PARENTAL RIGHTS | SIGNS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 30 83-1 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to a prohibition against the knowing employment of unauthorized foreign nationals and to a biennial report regarding reported violations.
Filed
| Aliens | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 17 83-2 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to a prohibition against the knowing employment of unauthorized foreign nationals and to a biennial report regarding reported violations.
Filed
| Aliens | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 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
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, DanSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to employment protection for members of the state military forces and specialty license plates for female members of the armed forces.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Military & Veterans | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 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, RonSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to access to certain records regarding an employment discrimination claim.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Open Government, Select
Effective on 9/1/11
| DISCRIMINATION | Labor--General | Open Records | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2538 82-0 (2011)
Author: Vo, HubertSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the confidentiality of certain identifying information regarding students of career schools or colleges and other educational entities; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Open Government, Select
Effective on 9/1/11
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Higher--General | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Labor--General | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 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, DrewSponsor: 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, JaneSponsor: 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, RobertSponsor: 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, KelSponsor: 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, MikeSponsor: 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, MikeSponsor: 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, GlennSponsor: 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
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
SB 1179 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: 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
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
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, FlorenceSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
SCR 5 82-1 (2011)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: 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
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
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, BrandonSponsor: 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, RobertSponsor: 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, RobertSponsor: 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, LeticiaSponsor: 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, JudithSponsor: 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, KirkSponsor: 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, GeanieSponsor: 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, TommySponsor: 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, ByronSponsor: 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, GeanieSponsor: 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, RyanSponsor: 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, DavidSponsor: 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, GeanieSponsor: 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, KenSponsor: 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
SB 74 79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
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
SB 212 79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Noriega, Melissa
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
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
SB 301 79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
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
SB 400 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, Jane
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
SB 648 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the transfer of adult education and literacy programs from the Texas Education Agency to the Texas Workforce Commission.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| ADULT EDUCATION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--General | Labor--General | LITERACY | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 998 79-0 (2005)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
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
SB 1096 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
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
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
SB 1229 79-0 (2005)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: 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
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
SB 1309 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: 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
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
SB 1408 79-0 (2005)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Cook, Byron
Relating to wage claim disputes.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
| Labor--Wages | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
SB 1714 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Farabee, David
Relating to the operation of certain employment programs for veterans of the armed forces of the United States.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Labor--General | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 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
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
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
HB 2109 78-0 (2003)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the adoption of the 21st Century Technology College and Careers Act.
House: Economic Development
Reported favorably as substituted
| 21ST CENTURY TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE & CAREERS ACT | Education--Higher--General | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2170 78-0 (2003)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development | Sunset Bills | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2172 78-0 (2003)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to administration of certain workforce development programs by the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| ADULT EDUCATION | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2933 78-0 (2003)
Author: Flores, KinoSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the abolition of the Commission on Human Rights and the transfer of its functions to the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Government Reform Senate: Government Organization
Effective according to its terms
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | HUMAN RIGHTS, COMMISSION ON | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3295 78-0 (2003)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the administration of certain adult education and literacy programs.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| ADULT EDUCATION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | LITERACY | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3441 78-0 (2003)
Author: Pickett, JosephSponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to a reduction in expenditures of certain state governmental entities, including changes affecting the Commission on Human Rights, attorney general's office, management of certain accounts and funds, and certain election-related forms.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Vetoed by the Governor
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIME VICTIMS' INSTITUTE | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | HUMAN RIGHTS, COMMISSION ON | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3443 78-0 (2003)
Author: Pickett, JosephSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to statutory authority for certain governmental entities to take certain actions to permit the legislature to reduce appropriations to those agencies.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Not again placed on intent calendar
| AEROSPACE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | RURAL COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HCR 94 78-0 (2003)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Encouraging the Texas Workforce Commission and the Texas Department on Aging to establish a memorandum of understanding and a process to promote local partnerships relevant to a coordinated delivery of support services to older workforce development participants.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Aging | AGING, DEPARTMENT ON | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 72 78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an evaluation of the system of child care subsidy programs under the Child Care and Development Block Grant.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Day Care | Human Services--Child Services | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 73 78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a pilot program for early childhood teacher education and retention.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Education--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Human Services--Child Services | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 153 78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to the name, composition, and continuation of the work group created for implementation of the voucher payment program for certain persons with disabilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
| Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 221 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Relating to an evaluation of the system of child care subsidy programs under the Child Care and Development Block Grant.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| Day Care | Human Services--Child Services | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 222 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Relating to a pilot program for early childhood teacher education and retention.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| Education--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Human Services--Child Services | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 280 78-0 (2003)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Economic Development Senate: Government Organization
See remarks for effective date
| Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Labor--General | Labor--Unemployment | Labor--Workforce Development | PROPRIETARY SCHOOLS | Sunset Bills | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 956 78-0 (2003)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to reduction in benefit fraud and claim overpayments in unemployment compensation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| FRAUD | Insurance--General | Labor--Unemployment | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1070 78-0 (2003)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the procedures of the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Labor--Unemployment | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1071 78-0 (2003)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Keffer, Jim
Relating to requirements for voluntary payments of unemployment compensation contributions.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/03
| Labor--Unemployment | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1072 78-0 (2003)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Keffer, Jim
Relating to judicial review of a Texas Workforce Commission decision in an unemployment compensation proceeding.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| EVIDENCE | Labor--Unemployment | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1078 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the administration of certain adult education and literacy programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| ADULT EDUCATION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | LITERACY | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1183 78-0 (2003)
Author: Deuell, BobSponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to community service programs under the National and Community Service Act of 1990.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/03
| COMMUNITY SERVICE | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE & ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS, COUNCIL ON | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1871 78-0 (2003)
Author: Bivins, Teel
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
| AEROSPACE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | RURAL COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 477 77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment of an interagency plan for coordinating case management services for certain recipients of financial assistance.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
| HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
HB 567 77-0 (2001)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to computation of the maximum and minimum benefit amounts for total unemployment under the unemployment compensation system.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
| Labor--Unemployment | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 762 77-0 (2001)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to requiring certain employers who contract with or receive financial assistance from the state or a state agency to pay its employees a living wage; providing a penalty.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | Labor--Wages | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 929 77-0 (2001)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the administration of adult and community education programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| ADULT EDUCATION | Education--General | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 935 77-0 (2001)
Author: Solis, JimSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the establishment of a flexibility rating system for directives sent by the Texas Workforce Commission to local workforce development boards.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
| Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
HB 1004 77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the work or employment activities required under the temporary assistance for needy families program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Labor--Workforce Development | TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES | WELFARE | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
HB 1005 77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the creation of a state program of temporary assistance and related support services for needy persons.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Labor--Workforce Development | STATE TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE & SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM | TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES | WELFARE | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1006 77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to exemptions and exceptions from work or employment activity requirements under the temporary assistance for needy families program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
| HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Labor--Workforce Development | TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES | WELFARE | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
HB 1049 77-0 (2001)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to eligibility to act as a designated doctor under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1103 77-0 (2001)
Author: Yarbrough, KenSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to enforcement by the Texas Workforce Commission of certain laws regarding unemployment compensation.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
| Labor--Unemployment | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1243 77-0 (2001)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to monitoring by the Texas Workforce Commission of the long-term employment history of certain former recipients of public assistance.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
| Labor--Workforce Development | WELFARE | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1290 77-0 (2001)
Author: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to jury service; providing a penalty.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
| Courts--Judges | Courts--Juries | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Salaries & Expenses | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1307 77-0 (2001)
Author: Villarreal, MikeSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the establishment of a child-care resource and referral network.
House: Economic Development Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
| Day Care | INFORMATION & REFERRAL NETWORK, TEXAS | PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1348 77-0 (2001)
Author: Villarreal, MikeSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to a grant program for local workforce development boards to design and implement child-care demonstration projects.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Day Care | Labor--Workforce Development | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
HB 1397 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to a study by the Texas Workforce Commission of fraud in the unemployment insurance system.
House: Economic Development
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| AUDITOR, STATE | FRAUD | Labor--Unemployment | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1934 77-0 (2001)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to training conducted by the Texas Workforce Commission in certain life skills that enhance employment opportunities.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1985 77-0 (2001)
Author: Solis, JimSponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the regulation of proprietary schools.
House: Economic Development Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
| Education--Higher--General | PROPRIETARY SCHOOLS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2074 77-0 (2001)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to a study of means to increase the supply of child care providers in this state.
House: Economic Development
Laid on the table subject to call
| Day Care | State Finances--Management & Control | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2265 77-0 (2001)
Author: Villarreal, MikeSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the funding of child-care subsidies by the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
| Day Care | Human Services--Child Services | Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development--Rural | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2280 77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to identify, assess, and address the personal needs of certain recipients of financial assistance.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Labor--Workforce Development | TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2327 77-0 (2001)
Author: Solis, JimSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the operation, funding, and assessment of local workforce development boards.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
| Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
HB 2593 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program by the Texas Workforce Commission for technology training for certain persons.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
| ADULT EDUCATION | Aliens | Labor--Workforce Development | Science & Technology | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2597 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to a study by the Texas Workforce Commission of fraud in the unemployment insurance system.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| FRAUD | Labor--Unemployment | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2673 77-0 (2001)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the collection and assessment of certain information by the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
| Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
HB 2712 77-0 (2001)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program by the Texas Workforce Commission for life-skills training.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2786 77-0 (2001)
Author: Noriega, RickSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to requiring the Texas Workforce Commission to assist the Texas National Guard in the implementation of certain youth job-training and mentoring programs.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
| Labor--Workforce Development | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
HB 3128 77-0 (2001)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to the adoption of a drug-free workplace program by employers and to a discount on workers' compensation insurance premiums for employers who elect to participate in the program.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3300 77-0 (2001)
Author: Solis, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of the 21st Century Technology College and Careers Act.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| 21ST CENTURY TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE & CAREERS ACT | COMMISSION ON 21ST CENTURY COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES | Education--Higher--General | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3458 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the operation of the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund as a domestic mutual insurance company and to the continuation of that entity as the Texas Mutual Insurance Company.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | TEXAS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3486 77-0 (2001)
Author: Tillery, Dale
Relating to the creation of family home child care pilot programs for certain children under four years of age.
House: Economic Development
Laid on the table subject to call
| Day Care | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3577 77-0 (2001)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the provision of child care services.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Day Care | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
HB 3578 77-0 (2001)
Author: Villarreal, MikeSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the use of certain child care development funds for quality child care programs.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
| Day Care | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 45 77-0 (2001)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to hardship exemptions from federal time limits under the temporary assistance for needy families program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Direct Assistance | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES | WELFARE | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 121 77-0 (2001)
Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to the administration of adult and community education programs.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| ADULT EDUCATION | Education--General | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 167 77-0 (2001)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment of an interagency plan for coordinating case management services for certain recipients of financial assistance.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
SB 359 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the administration of adult and community education programs.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ADULT EDUCATION | Education--General | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 429 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Solis, Jim
Relating to the funding and administration of certain activities of the Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
| Labor--Workforce Development | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STRATEGIC PLANS | WORKFORCE & ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS, COUNCIL ON | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 444 77-0 (2001)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to a study of fraud in the unemployment insurance system.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| FRAUD | Labor--Unemployment | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 589 77-0 (2001)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the establishment of a flexibility rating system for directives sent by the Texas Workforce Commission to local workforce development boards.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
SB 762 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the funding and administration of certain activities of the Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Labor--Workforce Development | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE & ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS, COUNCIL ON | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 798 77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the listing of state agency employment openings.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | State Employees | State Finances--Management & Control | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1133 77-0 (2001)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to an action by the Texas Workforce Commission to collect certain debts of an acquired employer from the successor employer.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Labor--Unemployment | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1139 77-0 (2001)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to a construction industry craft training program; imposing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Arts & Humanities | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1159 77-0 (2001)
Author: Truan, CarlosSponsor: Raymond, Richard
Relating to improving the provision of state veteran services.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
| Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | VETERANS' LAND BOARD | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1293 77-0 (2001)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Solis, Jim
Relating to coordination of services provided by Head Start and Early Head Start program providers.
House: Economic Development Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
| Day Care | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
SB 1294 77-0 (2001)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Solis, Jim
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program by the Texas Workforce Commission to assist teachers in retaining employment in the field of child care.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
| Day Care | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
SB 1732 77-0 (2001)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Tillery, Dale
Relating to the creation of family home child care pilot programs for certain children under four years of age.
House: Economic Development Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
| Day Care | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 619 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to grievance and complaint resolution procedures for certain state employees.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1013 76-0 (1999)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to child-care resource and referral networks.
House: Economic Development
Considered in Calendars
| Day Care | PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2487 76-0 (1999)
Author: Tillery, Dale
Relating to the creation and operation of an employer advisory committee for the labor exchange system administered by the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Economic Development
Considered in Calendars
| LABOR EXCHANGE SYSTEM OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE | Labor--General | Legislature | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2609 76-0 (1999)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the provision of scholarships, bonuses, and wage supplementation for professional child-care workers.
House: Economic Development Senate: Human Services
Effective on 9/1/99
| Day Care | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Human Services--Child Services | Salaries & Expenses | SCHOLARSHIPS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2915 76-0 (1999)
Author: Pitts, JimSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to the powers and duties of the executive director of the workforce development division of the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3200 76-0 (1999)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the local matching funds requirement for the child care and development fund.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Day Care | ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3286 76-0 (1999)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri
Relating to the administration of certain child care functions by the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Family--Parent & Child | Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
HB 3535 76-0 (1999)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the allocation by the Texas Workforce Commission of certain funds for child care services.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Day Care | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3596 76-0 (1999)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to workforce development services provided by the Texas Workforce Commission or a private vendor under a contract with a local workforce development board.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Withdrawn from intent calendar
| Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
HB 3631 76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to financial assistance and related services for TANF clients who are victims of family violence.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Family--Family Violence | Human Services--Direct Assistance | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3657 76-0 (1999)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.Sponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to the continuation, funding, and operation of certain workforce development programs.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
| Labor--Workforce Development | SMART JOBS PROGRAM | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3710 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to creation of a homeless employment outreach program by the Texas Workforce Commission
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| HOMELESS | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 151 76-0 (1999)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to grievance and complaint resolution procedures for certain state employees.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 227 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the budget for Texas Workforce Commission programs.
Senate: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 228 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a requirement that the Texas Workforce Commission prepare a quarterly budget report.
Senate: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Labor--Workforce Development | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 231 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to a statewide campaign to encourage persons to enter the technology workforce.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Labor--Workforce Development | Science & Technology | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 854 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the administration of certain child care functions by the Texas Workforce Commission.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Family--Parent & Child | Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
SB 1374 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the local matching funds requirement for the child care and development fund.
Senate: Human Services
Withdrawn from intent calendar
| Day Care | ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1391 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the review by the Texas Workforce Commission of the allocation of certain funds for child care.
House: Economic Development Senate: Human Services
Effective immediately
| Day Care | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1507 76-0 (1999)
Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to the evaluation by the Texas Workforce Commission of federal trade adjustment programs designed to assist certain persons in obtaining employment.
House: Economic Development Senate: Human Services
Effective on 9/1/99
| Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SCR 10 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Directing the Texas Workforce Commission to submit a report to the 76th Legislature comparing appropriated funds with those actually spent on each commission program and an analysis of the commission's compliance with the uniform statewide accounting system.
Senate: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Labor--Workforce Development | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | State Finances--Management & Control | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SCR 11 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Directing the Texas Workforce Commission to submit a report to the 76th Legislature that includes an analysis of the commission's compliance with the statewide accounting system.
Senate: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Labor--Workforce Development | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | State Finances--Management & Control | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 160 75-0 (1997)
Author: Rodriguez, Ciro | et. al.Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the establishment of an advisory committee to the Texas Workforce Commission on apprenticeship and job-training issues.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor
| APPRENTICESHIP & TRAINING ADVISORY COMMITTEE | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 457 75-0 (1997)
Author: Cuellar, Henry | et. al.
Relating to certain performance measures and evaluations of workforce programs and to the administration of workforce development programs by the Texas Workforce Commission and the Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE & ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS, COUNCIL ON | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 564 75-0 (1997)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to certain hearings and investigations conducted by the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
| Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 566 75-0 (1997)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to certain deductions from the winnings of lottery winners.
House: Economic Development Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Labor--Workforce Development | LOTTERIES | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 568 75-0 (1997)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Texas Workforce Commission to accept donations.
House: Economic Development
Considered in Calendars
| Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3130 75-0 (1997)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to a report by the Texas Workforce Commission regarding implementation of the integration of certain state services regarding workforce development.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Interim Studies | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3173 75-0 (1997)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to abolishing the Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness and transferring its duties to the division of workforce development of the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Economic & Industrial Development | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE & ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS, COUNCIL ON | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3426 75-0 (1997)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to requiring the Texas Workforce Commission, local workforce development boards and centers, and certain employers to provide tax assistance to certain working individuals and families.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Human Services--General | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HCR 204 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Directing the Texas Workforce Commission to implement a subsidized work program for unemployed job applicants.
House: Human Services Senate: Economic Development
Signed by the Governor
| Labor--Workforce Development | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HCR 325 75-0 (1997)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Expressing legislative intent to direct the Texas Workforce Commission to structure the Self-Sufficiency Fund to be used for grants.
Filed
| Labor--Workforce Development | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 154 75-0 (1997)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the establishment of an advisory committee to the Texas Workforce Commission on apprenticeship and job-training issues.
Senate: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| APPRENTICESHIP & TRAINING ADVISORY COMMITTEE | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 417 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to a report by the Texas Workforce Commission regarding implementation of the integration of certain state services regarding workforce development.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
| Interim Studies | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 418 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to certain performance measures and evaluations of workforce programs and to the administration of workforce development programs by the Texas Workforce Commission and the Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE & ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS, COUNCIL ON | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1004 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to deductions from the winnings of lottery winners determined to be delinquent in certain amounts collected by the Texas Workforce Commission.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Labor--Workforce Development | LOTTERIES | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1006 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to certain hearings and investigations conducted by the Texas Workforce Commission.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1043 75-0 (1997)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the review by the Texas Workforce Commission of the equal employment opportunity practices and other policies of local workforce development programs.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1263 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to requiring the Texas Workforce Commission, local workforce development boards and centers, and certain employers to provide tax assistance to certain individuals and families.
House: Economic Development Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
| Human Services--General | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1519 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Texas Workforce Commission to accept donations.
House: Economic Development Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/97
| Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1887 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to an appropriation to the Texas Workforce Commission.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Labor--General | State Finances--Appropriations | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SCR 114 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Expressing legislative intent to direct the Texas Workforce Commission to structure the Self-Sufficiency Fund to be used for grants.
Received from the Senate
| Labor--Workforce Development | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1863 74-0 (1995)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for and the provision of services and programs for needy people, including children; to assistance in becoming or remaining self-dependent; and to the responsibility of parents and others to assist needy people, including children, in becoming or remaining self-dependent; providing penalties.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/95
| ADULT LITERACY AND LEARNING, TEXAS CENTER FOR | ELECTRONIC BENFITS TRANFERS, INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE ON | EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS | Health--General | Human Services--General | INTERAGENCY WORK GROUP | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
