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TX SB1562

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jose Menendez

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Texas Workforce Commission, in consultation with the Texas Veterans Commission, to create and distribute a veterans benefits and services poster to all employers with at least 50 employees

  • The poster must include information on how employees can apply for unemployment benefits, contact the Texas Veterans Commission, access the veterans crisis hotline, obtain tax benefits for veterans, and get a driver's license or ID

  • The poster must also provide information about available veteran services including education and workforce training programs, legal assistance, and substance abuse and mental health treatment

  • Employers with 50 or more employees must display the poster in a conspicuous, accessible location in the workplace

  • The Texas Workforce Commission must create and distribute the poster by December 1, 2025, with the act taking effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the creation, distribution, and posting of a veterans benefits and services poster in the workplace.

Labor

Last Action

Co-author authorized

4/2/2025

Committee Referrals

Veteran Affairs3/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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