Bill > HB301

This bill adds a new provision to the Texas Government Code that allows state employees in the executive, judicial, and legislative branches to take up to 20 hours of paid leave per fiscal year specifically for prenatal care. The bill defines prenatal care broadly, including physical examinations, medical procedures, medical testing, and consultations with healthcare providers related to pregnancy. Unlike other types of leave, this prenatal leave would be taken without any deduction in the employee's salary, providing a supportive benefit for pregnant state employees to attend to their healthcare needs during pregnancy. The new law is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, giving state agencies time to prepare for implementing this new leave provision.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB301