TX HB1362

Adds sexual harassment as a qualifying reason for employees to leave their workplace and remain eligible for unemployment compensation benefits in Texas

Requires individuals claiming this exemption to have either reported the sexual harassment to their employer or law enforcement, or filed a formal complaint with the Texas Workforce Commission or federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Amends Section 207.046(a) of the Texas Labor Code, which already allows unemployment eligibility for those who leave due to family violence, stalking, sexual assault, caring for a terminally ill spouse, or military service

Applies only to unemployment claims filed with the Texas Workforce Commission on or after September 1, 2025

Claims filed before the effective date will continue to be governed by existing law