Bill > HB1676

This bill extends the timeframe for employees to file wage claims with the Texas Workforce Commission from 180 days to one full year after the wages become due. Specifically, the legislation amends Section 61.051(c) of the Labor Code to change the filing deadline from 180 days to the first anniversary of when wages were originally due. The bill clarifies that this deadline is a jurisdictional matter, meaning claims filed after the specified time period will not be considered. The change will apply to wage claims for wages that become due on or after March 5, 2025, giving employers and employees advance notice of the new timeline. For wages that became due before this date, the previous 180-day deadline will still apply. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, providing a clear implementation timeline for the new wage claim filing period.

Labor and Employment

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