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TX SB7
TX SB7Relating to prohibiting a private employer from adopting or enforcing certain COVID-19 vaccine mandates; authorizing an administrative penalty.
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Introduced
10/09/2023
10/09/2023
In Committee
10/19/2023
10/19/2023
Crossed Over
10/12/2023
10/12/2023
Passed
10/31/2023
10/31/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
11/10/2023
11/10/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature 3rd Special Session
Bill Summary
Relating to prohibiting a private employer from adopting or enforcing certain COVID-19 vaccine mandates; authorizing an administrative penalty.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits private employers in Texas from adopting or enforcing COVID-19 vaccine mandates as a condition of employment or contract. It prohibits employers from taking adverse actions, such as firing or punishing employees, for refusing to get vaccinated. However, the bill includes an exception that allows certain healthcare facilities, providers, and physicians to establish reasonable policies requiring unvaccinated employees to use protective medical equipment based on the level of risk they pose to patients. The bill authorizes the Texas Workforce Commission to investigate complaints, seek injunctive relief, and impose administrative penalties of up to $50,000 per violation on employers who violate the law.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (70)
Dustin Burrows (R)*,
Stephanie Klick (R)*,
Jeff Leach (R)*,
Mayes Middleton (R)*,
Richard Raymond (D)*,
Ellen Troxclair (R)*,
Steve Allison (R),
Doc Anderson (R),
Trent Ashby (R),
Keith Bell (R),
Paul Bettencourt (R),
Greg Bonnen (R),
Brad Buckley (R),
Ben Bumgarner (R),
Briscoe Cain (R),
Donna Campbell (R),
Travis Clardy (R),
David Cook (R),
Brandon Creighton (R),
Charles Cunningham (R),
Drew Darby (R),
Jay Dean (R),
Mark Dorazio (R),
Pete Flores (R),
Frederick Frazier (R),
Stan Gerdes (R),
Charlie Geren (R),
Craig Goldman (R),
Bob Hall (R),
Sam Harless (R),
Cody Harris (R),
Caroline Harris Davila (R),
Richard Hayes (R),
Cole Hefner (R),
Bryan Hughes (R),
Lacey Hull (R),
Todd Hunter (R),
Carrie Isaac (R),
Jacey Jetton (R),
Phil King (R),
Stan Kitzman (R),
Lois Kolkhorst (R),
Stan Lambert (R),
Terri Leo-Wilson (R),
Janie Lopez (R),
J.M. Lozano (R),
Will Metcalf (R),
Candy Noble (R),
Tom Oliverson (R),
Angelia Orr (R),
Jared Patterson (R),
Dennis Paul (R),
Angela Paxton (R),
Charles Perry (R),
Glenn Rogers (R),
Nate Schatzline (R),
Charles Schwertner (R),
Matt Shaheen (R),
Shelby Slawson (R),
Reggie Smith (R),
John Smithee (R),
Kevin Sparks (R),
David Spiller (R),
Drew Springer (R),
Lynn Stucky (R),
Valoree Swanson (R),
Carl Tepper (R),
Kronda Thimesch (R),
Cody Vasut (R),
Terry Wilson (R),
Last Action
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 6, 2024 (on 11/10/2023)
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