HB 1694
AN ACT relating to the eligibility of school bus drivers and cafeteria
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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Bill filed, pending referral to House committee
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What This Bill Does
Expands unemployment benefits eligibility for school bus drivers and cafeteria workers during school breaks. Currently excluded from unemployment compensation, these workers will now be able to file claims during periods when they are not actively working, such as summer months or other school holidays. The change applies to claims filed with the Texas Workforce Commission on or after September 1, 2025, providing financial support to these essential school support staff during their non-working periods.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to the eligibility of school bus drivers and cafeteria workers for unemployment compensation benefits. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 207.041, Labor Code, is amended by adding Subsection (b-1) to read as follows: (b-1) Subsection (b) does not apply to an individual if the services performed by the individual for an educational institution (1) driving a school bus transporting students to and from school or a school-sponsored or school-related activity; or (2) working as a cafeteria worker. SECTION 2. The change in law made by this Act applies only to a claim for unemployment compensation benefits filed with the Texas Workforce Commission on or after the effective date of this Act. A claim filed before the effective date of this Act is governed by the law in effect on the date the claim was filed, and the former law is continued in effect for that purpose. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill Sponsors
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Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the eligibility of school bus drivers and cafeteria
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