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TX HB2604
TX HB2604Relating 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
02/22/2023
In Committee
03/13/2023
03/13/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
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 the Texas Family Fund Program, administered by the Texas Workforce Commission, to provide paid parental leave for certain employees in Texas. The program will be funded through an employer contribution of 0.15% of all wages paid, with employers prohibited from deducting this contribution from employee wages. Eligible employees can receive up to 12 weeks of paid leave, with the amount ranging from 100% to 80% of their weekly wage depending on their salary level. The bill also sets deadlines for the Commission to establish the program and for employees to begin receiving paid leave benefits.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (30)
Donna Howard (D)*,
Penny Morales Shaw (D)*,
Claudia Ordaz Perez (D)*,
Mihaela Plesa (D)*,
Alma Allen (D),
Diego Bernal (D),
Salman Bhojani (D),
Rhetta Bowers (D),
Ben Bumgarner (R),
Briscoe Cain (R),
Nicole Collier (D),
Philip Cortez (D),
Jessica González (D),
Vikki Goodwin (D),
Gina Hinojosa (D),
Julie Johnson (D),
Venton Jones (D),
Ray Lopez (D),
Christian Manuel (D),
Terry Meza (D),
Joe Moody (D),
Christina Morales (D),
Victoria Neave (D),
Lina Ortega (D),
Mary Ann Perez (D),
Ramon Romero (D),
Jon Rosenthal (D),
Carl Sherman (D),
Chris Turner (D),
Gene Wu (D),
Last Action
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development (on 03/13/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB2604 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB02604I.htm |
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