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TX HB7
TX HB7Relating to prohibiting a private employer from adopting or enforcing certain COVID-19 vaccine mandates; authorizing an administrative penalty.
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Introduced
10/13/2023
10/13/2023
In Committee
10/13/2023
10/13/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
11/07/2023
11/07/2023
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 a contract position. The bill also prohibits employers from taking adverse actions, such as punishing or alienating employees, against individuals who refuse to be vaccinated against COVID-19. However, the bill includes an exception that allows healthcare facilities, providers, and physicians to establish reasonable policies that require unvaccinated individuals to use protective medical equipment based on their level of risk to patients. The bill authorizes the Texas Workforce Commission to investigate complaints, seek injunctive relief, and impose administrative penalties on employers who violate these provisions.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (56)
Dustin Burrows (R)*,
Stephanie Klick (R)*,
Jeff Leach (R)*,
Richard Raymond (D)*,
Ellen Troxclair (R)*,
Steve Allison (R),
Doc Anderson (R),
Trent Ashby (R),
Keith Bell (R),
Greg Bonnen (R),
Brad Buckley (R),
Ben Bumgarner (R),
Briscoe Cain (R),
Travis Clardy (R),
David Cook (R),
Charles Cunningham (R),
Drew Darby (R),
Jay Dean (R),
Mark Dorazio (R),
Frederick Frazier (R),
Stan Gerdes (R),
Charlie Geren (R),
Craig Goldman (R),
Sam Harless (R),
Cody Harris (R),
Caroline Harris Davila (R),
Richard Hayes (R),
Cole Hefner (R),
Lacey Hull (R),
Todd Hunter (R),
Carrie Isaac (R),
Jacey Jetton (R),
Stan Kitzman (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),
Glenn Rogers (R),
Nate Schatzline (R),
Matt Shaheen (R),
Shelby Slawson (R),
Reggie Smith (R),
John Smithee (R),
David Spiller (R),
Lynn Stucky (R),
Valoree Swanson (R),
Carl Tepper (R),
Kronda Thimesch (R),
Cody Vasut (R),
Terry Wilson (R),
Last Action
Referred to State Affairs (on 10/13/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=883&Bill=HB7 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/883/billtext/html/HB00007I.htm |
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