HB 1001
86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to prohibited retaliation against state or local public employees for reporting certain violations of law.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3448
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the application of whistleblower protection laws to certain appointed municipal officers.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
SB 1286
86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to whom certain violations of the law by a state or local governmental entity may be reported.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 207
83-0 (2013)
Author: Márquez, Marisa | et. al.
Relating to prohibited retaliation against state or local public employees for reporting to certain persons violations of law.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
SB 121
83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Márquez, Marisa
Relating to prohibited retaliation against certain state or local public employees for reporting to certain persons violations of law.
House: State Affairs Senate: Open Government
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 940
83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the application of whistleblower protections to employees of an open-enrollment charter school.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 216
81-0 (2009)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the regulation of certain boarding home facilities and assisted living facilities; providing penalties.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
HB 2582
80-0 (2007)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to prohibiting employer retaliation against certain employees who report abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an elderly or disabled person.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3521
80-0 (2007)
Author: Bolton, Valinda | et. al.
Relating to measures to increase the safety of children committed to the Texas Youth Commission.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1309
80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Relating to false claims against the state and actions by the state and private persons to prosecute those claims; providing a civil penalty.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 995
78-0 (2003)
Author: Mercer, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the protection of public employees who report a waste of funds from retaliation by a state or local governmental entity.
House: Government Reform
Left pending in committee
SB 1478
78-0 (2003)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to protecting certain public employees who report violations of law.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 300
77-0 (2001)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to protection of an employee in the private sector who reports certain activities; providing a civil penalty.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 482
77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to protecting certain persons from retaliation by nursing homes or intermediate care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 260
76-0 (1999)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to providing protection from retaliation for reporting a violation of certain laws by employees of water or sewer service systems.
House: Business & Industry
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 1237
76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to suits for retaliation against volunteers and employees of nursing homes.
House: Human Services Senate: Human Services
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2379
76-0 (1999)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to protection of an employee in the private sector who reports certain activities; providing a civil penalty.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 285
70-0 (1987)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to the protection of certain employees who report a violation of law or rule or refuse to enter certain work situations; providing a penalty.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Record vote
HB 222
68-0 (1983)
Author: Toomey, Mike
Relating to the provision of damages and penalties for a person whose employment is suspended or terminated or who is otherwise disciplined as a result of reporting the abuse of neglect of a nursing home patient.
House: Retirement and Aging
Coauthor authorized
HB 1004
68-0 (1983)
Author: Wallace III, Ralph
Relating to the protection of employees who testify before a legislative committee; providing a penalty.
House: State Affairs
No action taken
HB 1075
68-0 (1983)
Author: Harrison, Jr., W.O. "Bill"Sponsor: Edwards, Chet
Relating to the protection of public employees who report a violation of law.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 44
68-0 (1983)
Author: Doggett, Lloyd
Relating to the provision of damages and penalties for a person whose employment is suspended or terminated or who is otherwise disciplined as a result of reporting the abuse or neglect of a nursing home patient.
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Referred to Committee on Health & Human Resources
HB 1383
66-0 (1979)
Author: Lalor, Lance
Relating to the protection of state employees who report improper governmental actions.
House: State Affairs
Considered by committee in formal meeting
HB 580
64-0 (1975)
Author: Olson, Jr., Lyndon
Relating to the reporting by a state employee of certain inappropriate activities and to prohibition of certain reprisals against state employees by employing agencies; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 615
64-0 (1975)
Author: Olson, Jr., Lyndon
Relating to the reporting by a state employee of certain inappropriate activities and the prohibition of certain reprisals against state employees by employing agencies; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 1723
64-0 (1975)
Author: Nichols, R.C. "Nick"
Relating to prevention of discrimination against employees as a result of their testifying, giving information to, or filing a complaint with the Texas Department of Labor and Standards.
House: Labor
Reported from committee favorably without amendments