Texas has enacted legislation (House Bill 915) that requires all employers to post a notice containing contact information on where to report workplace violence. House Bill 915 takes effect on Sept. 1, 2023.

Texas has enacted legislation (House Bill 2313), which requires Transportation Network Company employers to provide training on human trafficking awareness and prevention. House Bill 2313 takes effect on Sept. 1, 2023.

Texas has enacted legislation (House Bill 2459) to further protect certain employees from labor law violations. House Bill 2459 takes effect on Sept. 1, 2023.

Texas has enacted legislation (House Bill 2127), which preempts local jurisdictions from adopting and enforcing laws related to conduct that is governed by the state’s labor code, among other things. As such, the law blocks the Austin, Dallas and San Antonio paid sick leave ordinances. House Bill 2127 takes effect on Sept.  1, 2023.

Texas has enacted legislation (House Bill 567), which expressly prohibits discrimination against individuals based on traits associated with race, such as hair texture and hairstyles like braids, locs, and twists. House Bill 567 takes effect September 1, 2023.

This notice is to inform you that Austin, Texas has amended its city code to prohibit employers from discriminating against individuals on traits associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles. The amendment is effective immediately.

Texas is the 47^th state to join the fray of states enacting statewide bans on texting while driving. The new law prohibits drivers from reading, writing, or sending electronic messages unless the vehicle is stopped.

Leave policies that allow employees to take leave to care for or assist their sick biological or adopted children must also allow leave to care for or assist a sick foster child.