Bill > SB222

This bill amends the Texas Government Code to provide paid parental leave for certain state employees. Specifically, it grants 40 days of paid leave for a state employee who takes leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for the birth of their own child, and 20 days of paid leave for FMLA leave related to the birth of a child by their spouse, birth of a child by a gestational surrogate, or adoption of a child. The bill clarifies that this paid leave does not entitle the employee to any additional leave beyond what is provided under the FMLA, and it cannot be construed to create an employment right or cause of action against the state.