Bill

HB 157

87(R) - 2021
House Business & Industry
House Business & Industry
Labor

Contact the Author

Eddie Rodriguez

Phone:

512-463-0674

Capitol Office:

4S.5

Email:

Vote Recommendation

No
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Negative
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Eddie Rodriguez

Bill Caption

Relating to requirements regarding an employee's normal weekly hours of work under the shared work unemployment compensation program.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

HB 157 would expand the shared work unemployment compensation program by allowing the Texas Workforce Commission to approve a plan with a maximum work hours reduction of 60%, as opposed to the current maximum of 40%.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action opposes HB 157 because it violates the limited government principle. This bill would expand a public benefit by making it easier to qualify for a shared work unemployment compensation program.

Contact the Author

Eddie Rodriguez

Phone:

512-463-0674

Capitol Office:

4S.5

Email: