Bill

SB 2486

86(R) - 2019
Senate State Affairs
Senate State Affairs

Vote Recommendation

Yes
  • Positive
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Positive
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Brandon Creighton

Bill Caption

Relating to a prohibition against certain local regulation of the scheduling practices of private employers.

Fiscal Notes

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

SB 2486 would prohibit political subdivisions from regulating scheduling practices of private employers. Existing regulations would be void and unenforceable. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action recommends supporting SB 2486 because it promotes limited government and free market principles. This bill would allow private businesses greater flexibility in their scheduling practices and protect them from unnecessary interference by political subdivisions.