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TX HB3700

Bill

Status

Passed

5/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Hubert Vo

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to develop procedures and systems to prevent, detect, and investigate fraud, waste, and abuse in programs administered by the commission, its contractors, or grantees

  • Mandates TWC establish reporting methods for fraud, waste, or abuse, including a public website option and anonymous reporting for commission employees

  • Authorizes TWC to obtain any information or technology necessary to fulfill fraud prevention and investigation responsibilities

  • Requires annual written reports to the legislature by September 1 of each year detailing all fraud, waste, or abuse reports received, investigation findings, and actions taken to resolve confirmed issues

  • Prohibits retaliation against employees who report fraud, waste, or abuse in good faith

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025, with the first legislative report due by September 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Relating to the prevention, detection, and investigation of fraud, waste, and abuse in programs administered by the Texas Workforce Commission or by the commission's contractors or grantees.

Labor

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

5/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Economic Development4/28/2025
Delivery of Government Efficiency3/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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