Bill > HB4100

This bill establishes the Texas Family and Medical Leave program, which provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of paid leave to attend to their own serious health condition, care for a family member with a serious health condition, or spend time with a newborn or adopted child. The program is funded through employer contributions, which can be partially deducted from employee wages. The bill outlines the responsibilities of the Texas Workforce Commission in administering the program, including setting contribution rates, determining benefit amounts, and submitting biennial reports to the legislature. The bill also prohibits employers from retaliating against employees for requesting or using leave under this program. The Act takes effect on January 1, 2022.