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TX HB4415
Bill
Status
3/11/2025
Primary Sponsor
Erin Gamez
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AI Summary
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Expands the right to sue state and local governmental entities for workers' compensation retaliation from only first responders to all public employees
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Waives sovereign and governmental immunity for employment discrimination claims under Section 451.001 of the Labor Code, which prohibits retaliation against employees who file workers' compensation claims
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Adds definitions for "local governmental entity," "public employee," and "state governmental entity" by referencing existing Government Code definitions
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Applies only to causes of action that accrue on or after the effective date
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to waiver of immunity in certain employment discrimination actions in connection with a workers' compensation claim.
State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
Last Action
Placed on General State Calendar
5/14/2025