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TX HB1567

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

12/10/2024

Primary Sponsor

Ana Hernandez

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 207.046(a) of the Texas Labor Code to add a new exception preventing disqualification from unemployment benefits

  • Employees who leave work to care for a minor child due to an unexpected illness, accident, or other unforeseeable event remain eligible for unemployment compensation

  • The exception only applies when no reasonable, alternative care was available for the child

  • Applies only to unemployment compensation claims filed with the Texas Workforce Commission on or after the effective date

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the eligibility for unemployment compensation of certain employees who leave the workplace to care for a minor child.

Health

Last Action

Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

3/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development3/12/2025

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