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TX SB2868
Bill
Status
3/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Royce West
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "sexual harassment" to include conduct creating an "abusive" working environment, in addition to existing categories of intimidating, hostile, or offensive environments
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Allows individuals to file civil lawsuits for sexual harassment without first filing a complaint with the Texas Workforce Commission, bypassing the traditional administrative process requirement
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Establishes a 2-year statute of limitations for sexual harassment civil actions, measured from the date the harassment occurred (when no commission complaint is filed)
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Removes existing damage caps ($50,000-$300,000 based on employer size) for sexual harassment claims, instead subjecting these cases to general Civil Practice and Remedies Code provisions
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Applies only to conduct occurring on or after September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to unlawful employment practices based on sexual harassment, including complaints and civil actions arising from those practices.
Civil Remedies & Liabilities
Last Action
Referred to Economic Development
4/7/2025