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HB 4415

AN ACT relating to waiver of immunity in certain employment discrimination

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89th Regular Session

Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended

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What This Bill Does

relating to waiver of immunity in certain employment discrimination

Subject Areas

State Employees DISCRIMINATION County Government--Employees/Officers City Government--Employees/Officers Labor--Workers' Compensation Labor--Management Relations State Agencies, Boards & Commissions

Bill Text

relating to waiver of immunity in certain employment discrimination
actions in connection with a workers' compensation claim.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1.  The heading to Section 451.0025, Labor Code, is
Sec. 451.0025.  WAIVER OF IMMUNITY; PERMISSION [FOR FIRST
SECTION 2.  Sections 451.0025(a) and (b), Labor Code, are
(1)  "First[, "first] responder" has the meaning
assigned by Section 421.095, Government Code.
(2)  "Local governmental entity," "public employee,"
and "state governmental entity" have the meanings assigned by
Section 554.001, Government Code.
(b)  A first responder or public employee who alleges a
violation of Section 451.001 by a state or local governmental
entity that employs the first responder or employee may sue the
governmental entity for the relief provided by this chapter.
Sovereign or governmental immunity from suit is waived and
abolished to the extent of liability created by this chapter.
SECTION 3.  The change in law made by this Act applies only
to a cause of action that accrues on or after the effective date of
SECTION 4.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Bill History

filed

Bill filed: AN ACT relating to waiver of immunity in certain employment discrimination

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