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TX SB1079

TX SB1079
Relating to the establishment of a paid parental leave program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission; imposing an employer contribution.


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Introduced
02/22/2023
In Committee
03/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023

Introduced Session

88th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

Relating to the establishment of a paid parental leave program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission; imposing an employer contribution.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a paid parental leave program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission. The program provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, with the amount of paid leave based on the employee's weekly wage. Employers are required to contribute 0.15% of all wages paid during the calendar year to fund the program, except for employers that maintain a self-funded paid leave policy. The bill directs the Texas Workforce Commission to establish the program and adopt necessary rules by January 1, 2024, and employees cannot access the paid leave benefits until September 1, 2024.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Co-author authorized (on 03/13/2023)

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