TX HB1070

Removes the blanket disqualification for unemployment benefits when workers are unemployed due to labor disputes at other locations owned by the same employer that supply materials or services to their workplace

Adds two new exceptions allowing workers to receive unemployment benefits during labor disputes if they have been locked out of their workplace or placed on emergency unpaid leave by their employer

Defines "locked out" as employer denial of workplace entry to employees who have not gone on strike and have not notified the employer of an intent to strike

Clarifies that payment of regular union dues does not constitute "financing" a labor dispute, which would otherwise disqualify a worker from benefits

Takes effect immediately with a two-thirds legislative vote, otherwise effective September 1, 2025