HB 60
87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 190
87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to a database of employers penalized for failure to pay wages or convicted of certain criminal offenses involving wage theft.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 224
87-0 (2021)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to authorization for a county or municipality to establish a local minimum wage.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 247
87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to employment leave for certain family or medical obligations.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 250
87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to establishing a minimum wage for school bus drivers.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 255
87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to adjusting the minimum wage annually based on the consumer price index.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 344
87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the payment of gratuities to certain employees.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 360
87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to a prohibition on certain discrimination in employment compensation.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 383
87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 405
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the period during which an employee may file a claim for unpaid wages with the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 419
87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to certain unlawful employment practices regarding compensation.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 499
87-0 (2021)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Pay Equity Task Force.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 615
87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 633
87-0 (2021)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to the use of certain data collected by the Texas Workforce Commission to determine general prevailing wage rates for certain public work contracts.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 731
87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 732
87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to establishing a minimum wage for public school employees.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 863
87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to the prevailing wage for work associated with public work contracts; authorizing a penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1021
87-0 (2021)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the consideration of employee compensation and benefits in establishing the rates of electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1292
87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Pay Equity Task Force.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1827
87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 1915
87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the minimum wage and overtime pay for employees.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 1917
87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 1964
87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to a study on the cost of providing quality child care in this state in comparison to family income.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 1969
87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the inspection of prevailing wage records by certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 2129
87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the maximum total extended benefit amount payable to an individual under the unemployment compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 2408
87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the computation of unemployment compensation benefits for an individual who is totally unemployed in a benefit period.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 2507
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to unlawful employment practices with respect to compensation and wage history.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 2614
87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to administrative penalties assessed by the Texas Workforce Commission against certain employers for failure to pay wages.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 2972
87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny
Relating to unlawful employment practices with respect to discrimination in payment of compensation.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 3226
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to establishing a minimum wage for essential workers.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 3307
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to establishing a minimum wage for state supported living center direct care employees.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3763
87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a prohibition on certain employer requirements relating to employee jury duty compensation.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 3818
87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to payments associated with certain medical examinations under the workers' compensation system; imposing a fee.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 4013
87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to a reduction in the amount of sales and use tax collections that certain taxpayers who employ tipped employees are required to remit to the comptroller.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4290
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to a prohibition against covenants not to compete for certain low-wage employees.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 4484
87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
SB 57
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the period during which an employee may file a claim for unpaid wages with the Texas Workforce Commission.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 389
87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to authorization for a county or municipality to establish a local minimum wage.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 518
87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to the use of certain data collected by the Texas Workforce Commission to determine general prevailing wage rates for certain public work contracts.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Point of order sustained
SB 551
87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to wages and employment benefits.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1834
87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to a database of employers penalized for failure to pay wages or convicted of certain criminal offenses involving wage theft.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 2045
87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to unlawful employment practices regarding discrimination in payment of compensation.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 2101
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the computation of unemployment compensation benefits for an individual who is totally unemployed in a benefit period.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 42
87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the minimum wage.
Filed
HB 266
87-1 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Pay Equity Task Force.
Filed
HB 63
87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the minimum wage.
Filed
SB 68
87-2 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to wages and employment benefits.
Filed
HB 46
87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the minimum wage.
Filed
HB 28
86-0 (2019)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to the prevailing wage for work associated with public work contracts; authorizing a penalty.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 48
86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to a database of employers penalized for failure to pay wages or convicted of certain offenses involving wage theft.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 83
86-0 (2019)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to administrative penalties assessed by the Texas Workforce Commission against certain employers for failure to pay wages.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Considered in Calendars
HB 106
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to employer retaliation against employees who seek recovery of unpaid wages and procedures in wage claim hearings conducted by the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 133
86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the payment of gratuities to certain employees.
House: Business & Industry
Received from the House
HB 169
86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the requirement that contractors verify compliance with wage payment laws in governmental contracts with governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 194
86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 287
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to unlawful employment practices regarding discrimination in payment of compensation.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 290
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 328
86-0 (2019)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to authorization for a county or municipality to establish a local minimum wage.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 393
86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to certain unlawful employment practices regarding compensation.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 399
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to the period during which an employee may file a claim for unpaid wages with the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 619
86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to damages in certain claims involving sexual assault or sexual harassment.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
HB 761
86-0 (2019)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Pay Equity Task Force.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 820
86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 885
86-0 (2019)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to wage requirements for community rehabilitation programs participating in the purchasing from people with disabilities program.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 953
86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to certain contributions by an open-enrollment charter school to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Co-sponsor authorized
HB 1336
86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al.
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 1339
86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to repealing the authority for the payment of a subminimum wage to certain persons with disabilities.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 1483
86-0 (2019)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to a pilot program for assisting certain recipients of public benefits to gain permanent self-sufficiency.
House: Human Services Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 1559
86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to employment leave for certain family or medical obligations; imposing an assessment.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 1751
86-0 (2019)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to a prohibition on sex discrimination in employment compensation.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 1975
86-0 (2019)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to repeal of the waiver of the right to judicial review of a wage claim.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2138
86-0 (2019)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 2240
86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the payment of wages by an employer through a payroll card account.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2796
86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to the use of certain data collected by the Texas Workforce Commission to determine general prevailing wage rates for certain public work contracts.
House: State Affairs
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 2946
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to repealing the authority for the payment of a subminimum wage to certain persons with disabilities.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 2960
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to a prohibition against covenants not to compete for certain low-wage employees.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3042
86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the Texas college work-study program and to establishing a program for the off-campus employment of certain students at public or private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3242
86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to establishing a minimum wage for school bus drivers.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3273
86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 3274
86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to establishing a minimum wage for public school employees.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3504
86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 3689
86-0 (2019)
Author: White, JamesSponsor: Flores, Peter
Relating to the office of the inspector general of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3720
86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to minimum compensation for inmates participating in certain work programs.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 3804
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to an annual cost-of-living adjustment for school district employees and an annual adjustment to the basic allotment under the public school finance system to reflect inflation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3922
86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 4300
86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to a settlement for the payment of certain medical benefits under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 4555
86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the minimum wage and overtime pay for employees.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 4612
86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the collecting of wages for child support payments.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 4616
86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to methods of calculating the minimum wage paid to an employee.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 4753
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to a study regarding the cost of child care in this state in comparison to family income.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HJR 45
86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, Chris
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an increased minimum wage.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HJR 80
86-0 (2019)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an increased minimum wage.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
SB 112
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to unlawful employment practices regarding discrimination in payment of compensation.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 113
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the minimum wage.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Co-author authorized
SB 160
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on sex discrimination in employment compensation.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Co-author authorized
SB 161
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to authorization for a county or municipality to establish a local minimum wage.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 162
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a database of employers penalized for failure to pay wages or convicted of certain criminal offenses involving wage theft.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 643
86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to a pilot program for assisting certain recipients of public benefits to gain permanent self-sufficiency.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 762
86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to wages and employment benefits.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 1340
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the required earnings statement provided by employers.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1342
86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the use of certain data collected by the Texas Workforce Commission to determine general prevailing wage rates for certain public work contracts.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1484
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the required earnings statement provided by employers; creating civil liability; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1485
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the payment of wages by an employer through a payroll card account.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
SB 1500
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Vo, Hubert
Relating to repeal of the waiver of the right to judicial review of a wage claim.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 1759
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an individualized education program and transition planning for a public school student enrolled in a special education program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1869
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a franchise tax credit for taxable entities that employ persons with disabilities.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1917
86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the prevailing wage for work associated with public work contracts; authorizing a penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1973
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to competitive and integrated employment of persons with disabilities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 2077
86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, AngelaSponsor: Bell, Cecil
Relating to a redetermination of a preliminary wage determination order by the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 2152
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to wage claim data.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 2294
86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to a minimum wage and monthly stipend for municipal and county peace officers; making an appropriation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 5
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an increased minimum wage.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SJR 22
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an increased minimum wage.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 202
85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to a database of employers penalized for failure to pay wages or convicted of certain offenses involving wage theft.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 228
85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to unlawful employment practices regarding discrimination in payment of compensation.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 253
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the period during which an employee may file a claim for unpaid wages with the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 285
85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 290
85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to a prohibition on sex discrimination in compensation.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 326
85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the payment of gratuities to certain employees.
House: Business & Industry
Considered in Calendars
HB 373
85-0 (2017)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to administrative penalties assessed by the Texas Workforce Commission against certain employers for failure to pay wages.
House: Business & Industry
Considered in Calendars
HB 386
85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the requirements regarding creation of qualifying jobs for the purpose of eligibility for a limitation on appraised value of property for ad valorem tax purposes under the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 475
85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 656
85-0 (2017)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to employment leave for certain family or medical obligations; imposing an assessment.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 665
85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the requirement that contractors verify compliance with wage payment laws in contracts with public bodies.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 840
85-0 (2017)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.
Relating to authorization for a county or municipality to establish a local minimum wage.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 860
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the compensation of public school district employees for additional workdays.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 924
85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 937
85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 954
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to authorization for a county or municipality to establish a local minimum wage.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 992
85-0 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 1925
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to employer retaliation against employees who seek recovery of unpaid wages and procedures in wage claim hearings conducted by the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 2033
85-0 (2017)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Filed
HB 2078
85-0 (2017)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
House: Urban Affairs
Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
HB 2409
85-0 (2017)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to wage requirements for community rehabilitation programs participating in the purchasing from people with disabilities program.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 2443
85-0 (2017)
Author: González, MarySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the electronic submission of a wage claim to the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2454
85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the provision of a nursing facility quality-based payment incentives program and a program to increase direct care staff and wages under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2510
85-0 (2017)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to employer retaliation against employees who seek recovery of unpaid wages by filing a wage claim with the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 2689
85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to wage surveys for the determination of prevailing wage rates for certain contracts for public works.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 2732
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to competitive and integrated employment of persons with disabilities.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 2833
85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to a tax refund or credit for wages paid to certain employees.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3193
85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the relationship between public employers and fire and police employees.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on intent calendar
HB 3357
85-0 (2017)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to the prevailing wage for work associated with public work contracts; authorizing a penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3862
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to a wage increase for certain public school employees.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4202
85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to procedures for issuing municipal building permits.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 4247
85-0 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to franchise tax credits for small businesses that create quality jobs.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 56
85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an increased minimum wage.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HJR 57
85-0 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an increased minimum wage.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
SB 70
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the required earnings statement provided by employers.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 223
85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to unlawful employment practices regarding discrimination in payment of compensation.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 229
85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the minimum wage.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 427
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to authorization for a county or municipality to establish a local minimum wage.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 462
85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to a database of employers penalized for failure to pay wages or convicted of certain offenses involving wage theft.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 476
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to claims for unpaid wages.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1160
85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to a prohibition on sex discrimination in compensation.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1162
85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the payment of gratuities to certain employees.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
SB 1586
85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to the minimum wage, including authorizing certain counties and municipalities to establish a minimum wage.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1819
85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to the provision of a nursing facility quality-based payment incentives program and a program to increase direct care staff and wages under Medicaid.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1951
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to wage surveys for the determination of prevailing wage rates for certain contracts for public works.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1961
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the relationship between public employers and fire and police employees.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 2021
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to wage requirements for community rehabilitation programs participating in the purchasing from people with disabilities program.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 2022
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to competitive and integrated employment of persons with disabilities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SJR 22
85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an increased minimum wage.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 104
85-1 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to unlawful employment practices regarding discrimination in payment of compensation.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 105
85-1 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 133
85-1 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 391
85-1 (2017)
Author: Arévalo, Diana | et. al.
Relating to employee rights and protections; providing a civil penalty.
Filed
SJR 11
85-1 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting state or local funds from being used for the administration of labor organizations.
Filed
HB 41
84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 42
84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 94
84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to a database of employers penalized for failure to pay wages or convicted of certain offenses involving wage theft.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 162
84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to administrative penalties assessed by the Texas Workforce Commission against certain employers for failure to pay wages.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 174
84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to requiring a living wage for those that do business with the state.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 187
84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the statute of limitations applicable to unlawful employment practices.
House: Business & Industry
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 396
84-0 (2015)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to the state minimum wage, including adjustments based on the consumer price index and authorization for a county or municipality to establish a local minimum wage.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 492
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the period during which an employee may file a claim for unpaid wages with the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 525
84-0 (2015)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to a franchise tax credit for wages paid to certain employees.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 860
84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to employer retaliation against employees who seek recovery of unpaid wages and procedures in wage claim hearings conducted by the Texas Workforce Commission; providing administrative penalties.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1215
84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the payment of gratuities to certain employees.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1250
84-0 (2015)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the requirements regarding creation of qualifying jobs for the purpose of eligibility for a limitation on appraised value of property for ad valorem tax purposes under the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1590
84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 1715
84-0 (2015)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to a report by the comptroller on wage theft.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 2413
84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 2420
84-0 (2015)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to a franchise tax credit for wages paid to certain employees by certain new businesses located in small municipalities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2461
84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to judicial review of wage claim decisions issued by the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Business & Industry
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2462
84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the requirement that employers provide employees with an earnings statement at the end of each pay period.
House: Business & Industry
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2940
84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the determination of compensation for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2941
84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the computation of wages and cash compensation for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3150
84-0 (2015)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the calculation of taxable wages paid by a professional employer organization for purposes of the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3305
84-0 (2015)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to a franchise tax credit for wages paid to certain employees.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 3370
84-0 (2015)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 3472
84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the authorization for a county to establish a wage higher than the state minimum wage for competitive procurement requirements in a specific contract.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3957
84-0 (2015)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to recovery by school districts of overpayments of salary to district employees.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HJR 26
84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an increased minimum wage.
House: Business & Industry
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
SB 65
84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to unlawful employment practices regarding discrimination in payment of compensation.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Co-author authorized
SB 67
84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the minimum wage.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 68
84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the minimum wage, including authorizing a county or municipality to establish a minimum wage.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 123
84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the minimum wage, including authorizing a county or municipality to establish a minimum wage.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 151
84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to employer retaliation against employees who seek recovery of unpaid wages and procedures in wage claim hearings conducted by the Texas Workforce Commission; providing administrative penalties.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 152
84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to administrative penalties assessed by the Texas Workforce Commission against certain employers for failure to pay wages.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 153
84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the period during which an employee may file a claim for unpaid wages with the Texas Workforce Commission.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 753
84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to a database of employers penalized for failure to pay wages or convicted of certain offenses involving wage theft.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Co-author authorized
SB 1151
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to consultation with public employees concerning employment matters.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1274
84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the authorization for a county to establish a wage higher than the state minimum wage for competitive procurement requirements in a specific contract.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1763
84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the calculation of taxable wages paid by a professional employer organization for purposes of the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1818
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a requirement that an employer provide an employee with an earnings statement at the end of each pay period.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1857
84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the payment of gratuities to certain employees.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 298
83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting employer retaliation against employees who seek recovery of unpaid wages and procedures in wage claim hearings conducted by the Texas Workforce Commission; providing administrative penalties.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 494
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana
Relating to the period during which an employee may file a claim for unpaid wages with the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 660
83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the provision of scholarships, bonuses, and wage supplementation to certain child-care workers.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 950
83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Relating to unlawful employment practices regarding discrimination in payment of compensation.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1131
83-0 (2013)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to a database of employers penalized for failure to pay wages or convicted of certain offenses involving wage theft.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1207
83-0 (2013)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the repeal of public prevailing wage rate laws.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 1212
83-0 (2013)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the tax rate for contributions under the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act applicable to wages paid to certain honorably discharged veterans; changing the rate of a tax.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
No action taken in committee
HB 1419
83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to a report to the legislature by the Texas Workforce Commission civil rights division concerning wage discrimination.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
HB 1550
83-0 (2013)
Author: Bell, CecilSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to unemployment compensation chargebacks regarding certain persons who are involuntarily separated from employment.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1955
83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the employment of domestic workers and hotel workers; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 3082
83-0 (2013)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3625
83-0 (2013)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to administrative penalties assessed by the Texas Workforce Commission against certain employers for failure to pay wages.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
HB 3740
83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to adjusting the minimum wage based on the consumer price index.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
SB 248
83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Relating to unlawful employment practices regarding discrimination in payment of compensation.
Senate: Economic Development
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 340
83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.Sponsor: González, Mary
Relating to administrative penalties assessed by the Texas Workforce Commission against certain employers for failure to pay wages.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 741
83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the period during which an employee may file a claim for unpaid wages with the Texas Workforce Commission.
Senate: Economic Development
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1743
83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to prohibiting employer retaliation against employees who seek recovery of unpaid wages and procedures in wage claim hearings conducted by the Texas Workforce Commission; providing administrative penalties.
Senate: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 23
83-2 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to unlawful employment practices regarding discrimination in payment of compensation.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
SB 28
83-2 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Relating to unlawful employment practices regarding discrimination in payment of compensation.
Filed
HB 222
82-0 (2011)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to the ceiling of the unemployment compensation fund.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
HB 276
82-0 (2011)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
HB 667
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to the payment of wages by an employer through an electronic transfer of funds to a payroll card account.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
HB 974
82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the compensation of an election judge or clerk.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1447
82-0 (2011)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1490
82-0 (2011)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the accumulation and payment of sick leave for employees in certain sheriff's departments.
House: County Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2549
82-0 (2011)
Author: Crownover, MyraSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the authority of a state employee to authorize a deduction from the employee's salary or wage payment for a charitable contribution to certain entities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2956
82-0 (2011)
Author: Legler, Ken
Relating to the recovery of fraudulently obtained unemployment benefits or of taxes or fees owed to the state.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
HB 3008
82-0 (2011)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3276
82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the right of sheriff's departments in certain counties to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3494
82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to voluntary deductions from the wages or salaries of deputy sheriffs for contributions to political committees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in subcommittee
HJR 13
82-0 (2011)
Author: Legler, Ken
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing garnishment of wages for the recovery of fraudulently obtained unemployment benefits or of taxes or fees owed to the state.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
SB 280
82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to unlawful employment practices regarding discrimination in payment of compensation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1268
82-0 (2011)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the right of sheriff's departments in certain counties to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
SB 1284
82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 183
81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: Business & Industry
No action taken in subcommittee
HB 226
81-0 (2009)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to prohibiting employers from requiring employees to make certain charitable contributions.
House: Business & Industry
No action taken in subcommittee
HB 308
81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to payment of wages to certain employees who miss work to perform jury duty; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
Referred to Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
HB 762
81-0 (2009)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to filing a wage claim.
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1042
81-0 (2009)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the repeal of public prevailing wage rate laws.
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
Left pending in committee
HB 1173
81-0 (2009)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1196
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to the payment of wages by an employer through an electronic transfer of funds to a payroll card account.
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1607
81-0 (2009)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to compensation and employment benefits for members of the Texas State Guard called to state active duty.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 1942
81-0 (2009)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to a franchise tax credit for wages paid to graduates of certain institutions of higher education.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2119
81-0 (2009)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to the payment of wages by school districts.
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
Left pending in committee
HB 2326
81-0 (2009)
Author: Veasey, Marc
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
Referred to Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
HB 2661
81-0 (2009)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to jurisdiction over a wage claim filed after the deadline.
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3008
81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the right of certain counties to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
House: County Affairs
Posting rule suspended
HB 3011
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to the right of certain counties to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3042
81-0 (2009)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to a study regarding changing the state minimum wage to the living wage.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3058
81-0 (2009)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to the right of certain counties to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3159
81-0 (2009)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to the ceiling of the unemployment compensation fund.
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
Left pending in committee
HB 3486
81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to application of the minimum wage to certain governmental entities.
House: County Affairs
Posting rule suspended
HB 3686
81-0 (2009)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3991
81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a one-time retention bonus for certain classified state employees.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 4295
81-0 (2009)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
HB 4298
81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the right of certain hospital districts to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
House: County Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 4649
81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the authority of certain school districts to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 159
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to application of the minimum wage to certain governmental entities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 507
81-0 (2009)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to filing a wage claim.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 741
81-0 (2009)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Darby, Drew
Relating to jurisdiction over a wage claim filed after the deadline.
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 764
81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 986
81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Relating to unlawful employment practices regarding discrimination in payment of compensation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SB 1450
81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1687
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to the right of certain counties to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 2400
81-0 (2009)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to a prevailing wage survey conducted under an interlocal agreement between two or more political subdivisions of the state.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 2408
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the authority of certain school districts to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2446
81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 2447
81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to the right of certain counties to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 2490
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the right of certain counties to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
SB 2551
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the right of the Harris County Hospital District to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 15
81-1 (2009)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the minimum wage.
Filed
HB 49
80-0 (2007)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: Economic Development
Considered in Calendars
HB 193
80-0 (2007)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 236
80-0 (2007)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 262
80-0 (2007)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 327
80-0 (2007)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 355
80-0 (2007)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to a franchise tax credit for wages paid to graduates of certain institutions of higher education.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 451
80-0 (2007)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 456
80-0 (2007)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the employment of certain day laborers; authorizing the imposition of an administrative penalty.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 641
80-0 (2007)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to application of the minimum wage to certain governmental entities.
House: Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 754
80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to payment of wages to certain employees who miss work to perform jury duty; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 936
80-0 (2007)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 2120
80-0 (2007)
Author: Deshotel, JoeSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the operation of the unemployment compensation system and computation of an individual's unemployment compensation benefits; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 2184
80-0 (2007)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Record vote
HB 2331
80-0 (2007)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of public prevailing wage rate laws.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 2625
80-0 (2007)
Author: Murphy, JimSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the determination of prevailing wage rates in Texas counties.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 3081
80-0 (2007)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
SB 95
80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the minimum wage.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SB 207
80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to application of the minimum wage to certain governmental entities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 422
80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to distribution and use of money from the Texas Enterprise Fund.
Senate: Business & Commerce
No action taken in subcommittee
SB 980
80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the minimum wage.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1183
80-0 (2007)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1471
80-0 (2007)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to employment verification agreements between the Texas Workforce Commission and consumer reporting agencies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1653
80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 334
79-0 (2005)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 816
79-0 (2005)
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 2736
79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 2866
79-0 (2005)
Author: Bailey, Kevin | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 3191
79-0 (2005)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the employment relationship, including certain requirements relating to reporting independent contractors; providing a penalty.
House: Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3322
79-0 (2005)
Author: Luna, Vilma
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
House: Urban Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 3433
79-0 (2005)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 3445
79-0 (2005)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to a franchise tax credit for wages paid to graduates of certain institutions of higher education.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 74
79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to a prohibition on employment discrimination in compensation; providing penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 788
79-0 (2005)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Seaman, Gene
Relating to eligibility for certain unemployment compensation benefits.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 790
79-0 (2005)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the determination of benefit wage credits for purposes of unemployment compensation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1408
79-0 (2005)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Cook, Byron
Relating to wage claim disputes.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 1661
79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the reporting and misclassification of employees and independent contractors; providing administrative penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 288
78-0 (2003)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to wage rates paid by or on behalf of certain school districts on public works projects.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 509
78-0 (2003)
Author: Woolley, Beverly
Relating to the reporting of wages and payment of contributions by certain employers of domestic service workers.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 804
78-0 (2003)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 826
78-0 (2003)
Author: Davis, YvonneSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the disposition of certain unclaimed wage payments.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 915
78-0 (2003)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the establishment of a minimum wage for public employees.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1244
78-0 (2003)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on employment discrimination in compensation; providing penalties.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 1557
78-0 (2003)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the eligibility of certain employers for a state tax refund for certain wages paid or incurred.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
HB 1645
78-0 (2003)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to collective bargaining by employees of local governments.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 2057
78-0 (2003)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to workers' compensation benefits for employees with multiple employment.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 2364
78-0 (2003)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2398
78-0 (2003)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to fiscal accountability for the receipt of a subsidy or other form of assistance for economic development purposes; providing a civil penalty.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 2756
78-0 (2003)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the establishment of a standardized election training program, to compensation for the training of and for services rendered at a polling place by certain election officers, and for an increase in filing fees to aid in providing that program and compensation.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3060
78-0 (2003)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to the payment of certain wages by staff leasing services companies.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 3308
78-0 (2003)
Author: Capelo, JaimeSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the payment of wages through a direct deposit plan.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 3401
78-0 (2003)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the repeal of the state prevailing wage rate laws.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HCR 74
78-0 (2003)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Respectfully urging the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to adopt the Universal Living Wage so as to help the homeless get off the streets and enable working citizens to obtain safe, decent, and affordable housing.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 374
78-0 (2003)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Flores, Kino
Relating to the payment of certain wages by staff leasing services companies.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 844
78-0 (2003)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to collective bargaining by employees of local governments.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1448
78-0 (2003)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms of employment of certain municipal employees.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 4
78-2 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to unclaimed property.
House: Government Reform
Reported engrossed
HB 8
78-3 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to unclaimed property.
House: Government Reform
Referred to Government Reform
HB 37
78-4 (2003)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.
Relating to public school finance and state taxes; authorizing a state tax on payrolls.
House: Public School Finance, Select
Referred to Public School Finance, Select
HB 94
77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to certain workplace posting requirements regarding the payment of wages to tipped employees; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 95
77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the enforcement of certain wage claims.
House: Economic Development
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 96
77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the payment of wages and gratuities to certain employees; providing penalties.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 97
77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the wages paid to certain tipped employees.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 110
77-0 (2001)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to wage rates paid by or on behalf of school districts on public works projects.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 303
77-0 (2001)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 533
77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to the wages paid to certain employees.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 691
77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to income withholding for spousal maintenance; providing a penalty.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 762
77-0 (2001)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to requiring certain employers who contract with or receive financial assistance from the state or a state agency to pay its employees a living wage; providing a penalty.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 1082
77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to a prohibition on employment discrimination in compensation; providing penalties.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
HB 1105
77-0 (2001)
Author: Yarbrough, Ken
Relating to the ineligibility of certain inmates to file wage claims.
House: Economic Development
Considered in Calendars
HB 1527
77-0 (2001)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to allowing public bodies the authority to require wages higher than the prevailing wage rates for public works.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1611
77-0 (2001)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to collect a penalty for the failure of a contractor or subcontractor to pay the prevailing wage rate.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 1675
77-0 (2001)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the establishment of a minimum wage for public employees.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1701
77-0 (2001)
Author: Reyna, Elvira
Relating to the exemption from jury service of certain employees of a business entity.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
HB 1951
77-0 (2001)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to conditions of employment for peace officers employed by certain rapid transit authorities.
House: Urban Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1957
77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to municipal payroll deductions.
House: Urban Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2028
77-0 (2001)
Author: Yarbrough, KenSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the enforcement of a lien by the Texas Workforce Commission for unpaid wages or penalties.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2126
77-0 (2001)
Author: Tillery, Dale
Relating to the computation of the average weekly wage of a school district employee.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 2324
77-0 (2001)
Author: Farabee, David | et. al.
Relating to discrimination in health care rates and reimbursement; providing administrative penalties.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 2612
77-0 (2001)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to the payment and funding of workers' compensation benefits for certain claimants who work part-time or have multiple employment.
House: Business & Industry
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 2613
77-0 (2001)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to the payment and funding of workers' compensation benefits for certain claimants who work part-time or have multiple employment.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2677
77-0 (2001)
Author: Bailey, Kevin | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms of employment of certain municipal employees.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3142
77-0 (2001)
Author: Seaman, Gene
Relating to incentive programs and employment services and enhancement of the financial stability of the unemployment compensation fund.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 3397
77-0 (2001)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to overtime requirements for fire fighters involved in fire suppression or emergency medical services.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 3500
77-0 (2001)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to certain municipal firefighters and police officers entitled to additional wages; providing a civil penalty.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3559
77-0 (2001)
Author: Kitchen, Ann
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
SB 8
77-0 (2001)
Author: Cain, David | et. al.Sponsor: Farabee, David
Relating to discrimination in health care rates and reimbursement; providing administrative and civil penalties.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 350
77-0 (2001)
Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to wage rates paid by or on behalf of certain school districts on public works projects.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 379
77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., MarioSponsor: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to conditions of employment for peace officers employed by certain rapid transit authorities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 464
77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to determining the prevailing per diem wage rate to be paid in connection with constructing a public work for the state.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 846
77-0 (2001)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to municipal payroll deductions.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 900
77-0 (2001)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to a prohibition on employment discrimination in compensation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1135
77-0 (2001)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the ineligibility of certain inmates to file wage claims.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1344
77-0 (2001)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al.
Relating to certain municipal firefighters and police officers entitled to additional wages; providing a civil penalty.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Urban Affairs
SB 1577
77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to overtime requirements for fire fighters involved in fire suppression or emergency medical services.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SJR 9
77-0 (2001)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize garnishment of wages for the enforcement of a judgment.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 145
76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to garnishment of wages for the enforcement of court-ordered spousal maintenance.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on adoption of const. amendment
HB 197
76-0 (1999)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 327
76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: Economic Development
Considered in Calendars
HB 934
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hawley, Judy
Relating to payment of contributions by certain employers of domestic service workers.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 946
76-0 (1999)
Author: Farrar, JessicaSponsor: Bernsen, David
Relating to a prohibition of the waiver of certain employment benefits by the acceptance of the payment of wages; providing a penalty.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Testimony taken in committee
HB 1267
76-0 (1999)
Author: Shields, John
Relating to the fee an employer may deduct from an employee's earnings for withholding child support from salary.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1582
76-0 (1999)
Author: Salinas Jr., Ignacio
Relating to compensation of public school teachers for a longer work day.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1636
76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to municipal payroll deductions.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1960
76-0 (1999)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to payment of wage requirements regarding employees charged with certain criminal offenses.
House: Economic Development
No action taken in subcommittee
HB 2342
76-0 (1999)
Author: Culberson, John
Relating to the repeal of certain prevailing wage requirements regarding payment for services under certain contracts.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2377
76-0 (1999)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the establishment of a minimum wage for public employees.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3414
76-0 (1999)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to a prohibition on employment discrimination in compensation; providing penalties.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HJR 16
76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize garnishment of wages for the enforcement of court-ordered spousal maintenance.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Filed with the Secretary of State
SB 568
76-0 (1999)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to municipal payroll deductions.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 581
76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the liability of certain employers who are required to withhold child support from an employee's earnings.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1425
76-0 (1999)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a tax credit for wages paid to certain employees who are recipients of temporary assistance for needy families.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1510
76-0 (1999)
Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of a property owner for a tax abatement agreement.
Senate: Economic Development
Co-author authorized
HB 294
75-0 (1997)
Author: Rodriguez, Ciro
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 334
75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 430
75-0 (1997)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 557
75-0 (1997)
Author: Culberson, John
Relating to the repeal of certain wage requirements regarding payment for services under certain public contracts.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 598
75-0 (1997)
Author: Shields, JohnSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to reimbursement of certain administrative costs incurred by an employer in implementing a garnishment order.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 707
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hamric, PeggySponsor: Galloway, Michael
Relating to payroll deductions for insurance premiums paid by certain county employees.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 897
75-0 (1997)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to the tax refund for wages paid to an employee receiving financial assistance.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1031
75-0 (1997)
Author: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the prompt payment of contractors and subcontractors.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1045
75-0 (1997)
Author: McCall, Brian
Relating to the authorization of certain deductions from an employee's pay.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 2477
75-0 (1997)
Author: Reyna, Elvira
Relating to requiring that vendors seeking to contract with a state agency or school district certify that the vendor is complying with applicable state and federal minimum wage laws.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 2551
75-0 (1997)
Author: Torres, Gerard
Relating to an entitlement to additional wages for certain services provided to an employer by bilingual or multilingual employees; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 167
75-0 (1997)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Smith, Todd
Relating to the offense of failing to pay the wages of an employee.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 468
75-0 (1997)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth | et. al.
Relating to the prompt payment of contractors and subcontractors.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
SB 571
75-0 (1997)
Author: Lindsay, JonSponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: Economic Development Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1411
75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1542
75-0 (1997)
Author: Galloway, Michael
Relating to payroll deductions for insurance premiums paid by certain county employees.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 702
74-0 (1995)
Author: Culberson, John | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of certain wage requirements regarding payment for services under certain public contracts.
House: State Affairs
Coauthor Authorized
HB 779
74-0 (1995)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the payment of wages through electronic funds transfer.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to subcommittee
HB 891
74-0 (1995)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to work programs for certain persons committed to a facility of the Texas Youth Commission.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1031
74-0 (1995)
Author: Oliveira, ReneSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to the collection of certain unpaid wages.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 1297
74-0 (1995)
Author: Rodriguez, Ciro | et. al.
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: Economic Development
Coauthor Authorized
HB 2036
74-0 (1995)
Author: Brady, KevinSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to a payroll deduction by a county employee for a charitable purpose.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 2325
74-0 (1995)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to payroll deductions in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2721
74-0 (1995)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to certain requirements with regard to prevailing wage rates.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2885
74-0 (1995)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to the payment of wages through electronic funds transfer.
House: Economic Development
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2934
74-0 (1995)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to garnishment of wages for the collection of certain civil judgments.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
HB 3070
74-0 (1995)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the enforcement of court-ordered obligations to pay restitution to victims of crime and to reimburse the crime victims' compensation fund by garnishment of current wages for personal service; providing that restitution; and providing civil penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HJR 11
74-0 (1995)
Author: Allen, Ray | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to garnishment of wages for court-ordered restitution in a criminal judgment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Coauthor Authorized
HJR 113
74-0 (1995)
Author: Edwards, Al
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the garnishment of wages for the collection of a civil judgment.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
HJR 119
74-0 (1995)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the enforcement of court-ordered obligations to pay restitution to victims of crime by garnishment of current wages for personal service.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 325
74-0 (1995)
Author: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to payment of wages by electronic transfer.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
SB 866
74-0 (1995)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the payment of restitution to victims of crime or reimbursement of the compensation to victims of crime fund and to the garnishment of wages for restitution and reimbursement; providing civil penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 1310
74-0 (1995)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the payment of wages through electronic funds transfer.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SJR 42
74-0 (1995)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the garnishment of wages for the repayment of certain overpaid unemployment compensation benefits.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SJR 43
74-0 (1995)
Author: Whitmire, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to garnishment of wages for court-ordered restitution in a criminal judgment and court-ordered reimbursement to the state for compensation to victims of crimes.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 560
73-0 (1993)
Author: Martin, MikeSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the payment of certain laborers, workers, and mechanics under public works contracts.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 642
73-0 (1993)
Author: Bomer, Elton
Relating to garnishment of wages for court ordered restitution.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1168
73-0 (1993)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to a prohibition of certain discrimination regarding a wage claim filed with the Texas Employment Commission.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 1334
73-0 (1993)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of certain employee claims for payment of wages.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 1511
73-0 (1993)
Author: Stiles, Mark
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment for fire fighters.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1718
73-0 (1993)
Author: Allen, RaySponsor: Shelley, Dan
Relating to work programs for inmates and former inmates of a county jail or state prison.
House: Corrections Senate: Finance
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
HB 1936
73-0 (1993)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2114
73-0 (1993)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the right of school districts to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2479
73-0 (1993)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HCR 172
73-0 (1993)
Author: Martin, MikeSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house of representatives to make a correction to H.B. 560.
Signed by the Governor
HJR 54
73-0 (1993)
Author: Bomer, Elton
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to garnishment of wages for court-ordered restitution in a criminal judgment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 280
73-0 (1993)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the payment of certain laborers, workers, and mechanics under public works contracts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
SB 418
73-0 (1993)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the enforcement of certain employee claims for payment of wages.
House: Economic Development Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 433
73-0 (1993)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment of certain employees.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 535
73-0 (1993)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1354
73-0 (1993)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment for fire fighters.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported favorably w/o amendments
SB 1405
73-0 (1993)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the enforcement, collection, and withholding of income for child support.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from intent calendar
HB 293
72-0 (1991)
Author: Evans, Larry
Relating to the employment of inmates in the prison industries program of the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and to the payment of those inmates.
House: Corrections
Referred to subcommittee
HB 422
72-0 (1991)
Author: Taylor, M.A. | et. al.
Relating to the payment of subcontractors by a contractor after the receipt of a progress payment.
House: Business & Commerce
Coauthor Authorized
HB 480
72-0 (1991)
Author: Clemons, BillySponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to the authority of a court to order the turnover of wages for personal services.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
HB 546
72-0 (1991)
Author: Moreno, PaulSponsor: Rosson, Peggy
Relating to certain employer security requirements to ensure payment of wages; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Labor and Employment Relations Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 568
72-0 (1991)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to equal pay for equal work.
House: Labor and Employment Relations
Left pending in committee
HB 572
72-0 (1991)
Author: Moreno, Paul
Relating to the punishment of certain employers for nonpayment of wages; imposing a criminal penalty.
House: Labor and Employment Relations
1st Printing sent to Calendars
HB 863
72-0 (1991)
Author: Martinez, Roman
Relating to the extent to which gratuities are considered wages under the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act.
House: Labor and Employment Relations
Referred to Labor & Employment Relations
HB 1221
72-0 (1991)
Author: Stiles, Mark
Relating to the payment of certain laborers, workers, and mechanics under public works contracts.
House: State Affairs
1st Printing sent to Calendars
HB 1440
72-0 (1991)
Author: Stiles, Mark
Relating to the designation of a portion of dues in certain employee organizations as contributions to the organization's political committee.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1475
72-0 (1991)
Author: Rodriguez, Ciro
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: Labor and Employment Relations
1st Printing sent to Calendars
HB 1641
72-0 (1991)
Author: Vowell, Jack
Relating to the payment of wages.
House: Labor and Employment Relations
Referred to Labor & Employment Relations
HB 2007
72-0 (1991)
Author: Moreno, Paul
Relating to the payment of wages; providing a penalty.
House: Labor and Employment Relations
Referred to Labor & Employment Relations
HB 2338
72-0 (1991)
Author: Martinez, RomanSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the payment of wages.
House: Labor and Employment Relations Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/91
HR 940
72-0 (1991)
Author: Martinez, Roman
Requesting the speaker to direct the Committee on Labor and Employment Relations to conduct an interim study on employee leasing.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
SB 136
72-0 (1991)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the authority of a court to order the turnover of wages for personal services.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 366
72-0 (1991)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Vowell, Jack
Relating to the payment of wages.
House: Labor and Employment Relations Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
SB 440
72-0 (1991)
Author: Lyon, TedSponsor: Stiles, Mark
Relating to the designation of a portion of dues in certain employee organizations as contributions to the organization's political committee.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
1st Printing sent to Calendars
SB 1116
72-0 (1991)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the payment of certain laborers, workers, and mechanics under public works contracts.
House: State Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Referred to State Affairs
HB 86
72-1 (1991)
Author: Smith, Dalton
Relating to the repeal of the prevailing wage rate requirement for a public works contract.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 156
72-1 (1991)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of the prevailing wage rate requirement for a public works contract.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 348
71-0 (1989)
Author: Criss, Lloyd | et. al.
Relating to the payment of wages by employers doing business in this state; providing penalties.
House: Labor and Employment Relations
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
HB 430
71-0 (1989)
Author: Stiles, Mark | et. al.Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the payment of certain laborers, workers, and mechanics under public works contracts.
House: Labor and Employment Relations Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1706
71-0 (1989)
Author: Laney, James
Relating to deferred compensation plans, the federal income tax treatment of which is governed by Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code, for employees of state agencies, counties, municipalities, school districts....
House: State Affairs
Pending in committee
HB 1707
71-0 (1989)
Author: Laney, James
Relating to deferred compensation plans, the federal income tax treatment of which is governed by Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code, for employees of state agencies, counties, municipalities, school districts....
House: State Affairs
Pending in committee
HB 1710
71-0 (1989)
Author: Laney, James
Relating to the administration of deferred compensation plans for employees of state agencies, counties, cities, towns, or other political subdivisions.
House: State Affairs
Pending in committee
HB 2826
71-0 (1989)
Author: Heflin, Talmadge
Relating to the prevailing wage paid on public works construction.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2987
71-0 (1989)
Author: Uher, D.R.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the issuance of a writ of income withholding for the payment of a child support obligation.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 897
71-0 (1989)
Author: Montford, JohnSponsor: Laney, James
Relating to deferred compensation plans for employees of the state and political subdivisions of the state; transferring appropriations.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 898
71-0 (1989)
Author: Montford, JohnSponsor: Laney, James
Relating to deferred compensation plans for employees of the state and political subdivisions of the state; making an appropriation.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 899
71-0 (1989)
Author: Montford, JohnSponsor: Laney, James
Relating to deferred compensation plans for employees of the state and political subdivisions of the state; making an appropriation.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1850
71-0 (1989)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the payment of certain laborers, workers, and mechanics under public works contracts.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
SB 1858
71-0 (1989)
Author: Carriker, Steven
Relating to clarifying exclusion of employee wages from sales and use taxes, and redefining "real property repair and remodeling" for purposes of sales and use taxes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 16
71-1 (1989)
Author: Earley, Robert
Requiring that a copy of an employee's worker compensation benefit check be mailed directly to a municipality that provides salary continuation benefits and allowing municipalities that provide....
House: Business & Commerce
Pending in committee
HB 66
71-1 (1989)
Author: Stiles, Mark
Relating to the payment of certain laborers, workers, and mechanics under public works contracts.
House: Labor and Employment Relations
Referred to Labor & Employment Rel.
HB 97
71-1 (1989)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to the use of certain payroll as a basis for computing workers' compensation premiums.
House: Business & Commerce
Pending in committee
SB 88
71-1 (1989)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the payment of certain laborers, workers, and mechanics under public works contracts.
House: Labor and Employment Relations Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Labor & Employment Rel.
HB 115
71-2 (1989)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to equal pay for equal work.
House: Labor and Employment Relations
Referred to Labor & Employment Rel.
HB 143
71-3 (1990)
Author: Evans, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a court to order the turnover of wages for personal services.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 84
71-4 (1990)
Author: Evans, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a court to order the turnover of wages for personal services.
House: Judiciary
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 88
71-4 (1990)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to an exception for school districts from the requirements relating to payment of the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for public works contracts.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 43
71-5 (1990)
Author: Evans, Larry
Relating to the authority of a court to order the turnover of wages for personal services.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 67
71-5 (1990)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to an exception for school districts from the requirements relating to payment of the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for public works contracts.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 47
70-0 (1987)
Author: Watson, EdSponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to payment for overtime work by fire fighters in certain cities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported favorably w/o amendments
HB 63
70-0 (1987)
Author: Watson, Ed
Relating to the decision of a public body under the prevailing wage law (Article 5159a, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes) and the conclusiveness of such decision.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 93
70-0 (1987)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to payment for overtime work by fire fighters and police officers in certain cities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 233
70-0 (1987)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the exclusion of public school districts from the wage rate requirements for public works projects.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 711
70-0 (1987)
Author: Moreno, Alex
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: Business & Commerce
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 950
70-0 (1987)
Author: Colbert, Paul
Relating to the repayment of lost wages on reinstatement of a suspended officer or employee of certain fire or police departments.
House: Urban Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 1235
70-0 (1987)
Author: Valigura, Keith
Relating to judgment by default in a garnishment proceeding.
House: Judiciary
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2149
70-0 (1987)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to the payment of wages by employers doing business in this state; providing penalties.
House: Labor and Employment Relations
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 149
70-0 (1987)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Laney, James
Relating to reporting and payment of social security contributions for officers and employees of the state or of counties, municipalities, or other political subdivisions of the state; making an appropriation.
House: Retirement and Aging Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 449
70-0 (1987)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to appeal of a determination of the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for public works contracts.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 450
70-0 (1987)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the enforcement of the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for public works contracts.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
SB 456
70-0 (1987)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the definition of the term "general prevailing rate of per diem wages."
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Special Subcommittee
SB 457
70-0 (1987)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to a requirement that the prevailing wage rate be posted in certain places of employment; providing a penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Left as pending business in comm.
SB 601
70-0 (1987)
Author: Santiesteban, H.Sponsor: Moreno, Alex
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/87
SB 638
70-0 (1987)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Colbert, Paul
Relating to the repayment of lost wages on reinstatement of a suspended officer or employee of certain fire of police departments.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/87
SB 677
70-0 (1987)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to an exception for institutions of higher education from the requirements relating to payment of the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for public works contracts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1011
70-0 (1987)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Stiles, Mark
Relating to the payment of certain laborers, workers, and mechanics under public work contracts.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1012
70-0 (1987)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the determination by the Texas Department of Labor and Standards of prevailing wage rates for certain public work contracts.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1240
70-0 (1987)
Author: Anderson, Richard
Relating to the payment of wages by employers doing business in this state; providing penalties.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 14
70-2 (1987)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to the payment of wages by employers doing business in this state; providing penalties.
House: Labor and Employment Relations
Referred to Labor & Employment Rel.
SB 34
70-2 (1987)
Author: Harris, O.H.Sponsor: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to the payment of wages by employers doing business in this state; providing penalties.
House: Labor and Employment Relations Senate: Economic Development
Failed to pass to 3rd reading
HB 140
69-0 (1985)
Author: Moreno, Alex
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
HB 218
69-0 (1985)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the frequency with which employers must pay wages.
House: Business & Commerce
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 469
69-0 (1985)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the exclusion of public school districts from the wage rate requirements for public work projects.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 537
69-0 (1985)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to the payment of wages by employers doing business in this state; providing penalties.
House: Labor & Employment Relations
No action taken in committee
HB 924
69-0 (1985)
Author: Riley, Randall
Relating to the prevailing wage paid on public works construction.
House: Business & Commerce
Coauthor authorized
HB 1227
69-0 (1985)
Author: Watson, Ed
Relating to the decision of a public body under the prevailing wage law (Article 5159a, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes) and the conclusiveness of such decision.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1329
69-0 (1985)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the exclusion of public postsecondary educational institutions and institutions of higher education from the wage rate requirements for public works projects.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1790
69-0 (1985)
Author: Leonard, Jr., Bob
Defining the term "wages."
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2455
69-0 (1985)
Author: Rudd, Jim
Relating to the frequency with which certain employers must pay wages.
House: State Affairs
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
SB 794
69-0 (1985)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the exclusion of independent school districts from the wage rate requirements for public works projects.
Senate: Economic Development
Reported favorably with substitute
SB 1252
69-0 (1985)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to the minimum wage.
Senate: State Affairs
Postponed in committee
SB 1376
69-0 (1985)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Rudd, Jim
Relating to the frequency with which certain employers must pay wages and to the effect of compliance with certain overtime provisions.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SCR 50
69-0 (1985)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Creating the Select Committee on Pay Equity.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 92
69-2 (1986)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the exclusion of public school districts from the wage rate requirements for public works projects.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 88
69-3 (1986)
Author: Adkisson, Tommy
Relating to the payment of wages by employers doing business in this state; providing penalties.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 78
68-0 (1983)
Author: Leonard, Jr., Bob
Relating to the frequency with which employers must pay wages.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Committee on Business & Commerce
HB 79
68-0 (1983)
Author: Leonard, Jr., BobSponsor: Sharp, John
Relating to the frequency with which employers must pay wages.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 80
68-0 (1983)
Author: Leonard, Jr., Bob
Relating to a repeal of the law requiring that certain employees be paid twice a month.
House: Business & Commerce
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
HB 121
68-0 (1983)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to the state minimum wage.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Committee on Business & Commerce
HB 207
68-0 (1983)
Author: Smith, Terral
Relating to pay periods for certain employees.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Committee on Business & Commerce
HB 305
68-0 (1983)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: Labor and Employment Relations
Committee laid on table subject to call
HB 925
68-0 (1983)
Author: Moreno, Alex
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: Labor and Employment Relations
Placed on daily General State Calendar
HB 1259
68-0 (1983)
Author: Thompson, Gary
Relating to the wages paid to construction workers engaged in public works projects.
House: County Affairs
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 1399
68-0 (1983)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to the general prevailing rate of wages and fringe benefits paid to laborers on public works projects; providing a penalty.
House: Labor and Employment Relations
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1682
68-0 (1983)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the exclusion of independent school districts from the wage rate requirements for public works projects.
House: Business & Commerce
Placed on daily Major State Calendar
HB 1868
68-0 (1983)
Author: Robnett, Nolan
Relating to the prevailing wage paid on public works construction.
House: Business & Commerce
Reported from subcommittee with substitute
SB 592
68-0 (1983)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to the minimum wage.
Senate: Natural Resources
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
SB 950
68-0 (1983)
Author: Doggett, Lloyd
Relating to the general prevailing rate of wages paid to laborers on public works projects; providing enforcement procedures and a penalty; giving workers a private right of action under certain circumstances.
House: Labor and Employment Relations Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on Labor & Employment Relations
SB 1148
68-0 (1983)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the wages paid to construction workers engaged in public works projects in certain counties.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
SB 1149
68-0 (1983)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the prevailing wage paid on public works construction.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
SB 1150
68-0 (1983)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the exclusion of independent school districts from the wage rate requirements for public works projects.
Senate: State Affairs
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 34
68-2 (1984)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: Labor and Employment Relations
Referred to Committee on Labor & Employment Relations
HB 80
67-0 (1981)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to the state minimum wage.
House: Employment Practices
Referred to subcommittee
HB 294
67-0 (1981)
Author: DeLay, Tom
Relating to the prevailing wage paid on public works construction.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
SB 590
67-0 (1981)
Author: Meier, Bill
Relating to the prevailing wage paid on public works construction.
Senate: Economic Development
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 14
67-1 (1981)
Author: DeLay, Tom
Relating to the prevailing wage paid on public works construction.
House: Employment Practices
Referred to Committee on Employment Practices
HB 76
66-0 (1979)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to the state minimum wage.
House: Employment Practices
Referred to Committee on Employment Practices
HB 287
66-0 (1979)
Author: Simpson, Bob
Relating to average weekly wages used in computing workers' compensation benefits.
House: Employment Practices
Referred to subcommittee
HB 734
66-0 (1979)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to procedures used in the determination of compensation to be paid workers and providing for review procedures under the Administrative Procedures Act.
House: Employment Practices
Referred to Committee on Employment Practices
HB 859
66-0 (1979)
Author: Maloney, RobertSponsor: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the use of gratuities in determining wages for purposes of unemployment compensation.
House: Employment Practices Senate: Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1098
66-0 (1979)
Author: Jackson, Lee
Relating to the prevailing wage paid on public works construction.
House: Employment Practices
Laid on the table
HB 1198
66-0 (1979)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to the state minimum wage.
House: Employment Practices
Referred to Committee on Employment Practices
HB 1591
66-0 (1979)
Author: Gibson, Jay
Relating to disbursement of the wages of prisoners on work furlough.
House: Security & Sanctions
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1609
66-0 (1979)
Author: Chavez, Melchor
Relating to the employment of alien and agricultural workers; providing a penalty.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1716
66-0 (1979)
Author: Chavez, Melchor
Relating to the state minimum wage.
House: Employment Practices
Referred to Committee on Employment Practices
SB 52
66-0 (1979)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to the wages used in determining an individual's right to unemployment compensation.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Committee on Economic Development
SB 59
66-0 (1979)
Author: Traeger, John
Relating to average weekly wages used in computing workers' compensation benefits.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
SB 380
66-0 (1979)
Author: Jones, Gene
Relating to procedures used in the determination of compensation to be paid certain workers and providing for review procedures under the Administrative Procedure and Texas Register Act.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
SB 513
66-0 (1979)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to the prevailing wage paid on public works construction.
Senate: Economic Development
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 150
65-0 (1977)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Including domestic help under the state minimum wage law and increasing the state minimum wage.
House: Labor
Assigned to General State Calendar
HB 185
65-0 (1977)
Author: Hall, Anthony
Relating to the Texas Minimum Wage Act of 1970.
House: Labor
Assigned to General State Calendar
HB 288
65-0 (1977)
Author: Watson, Ed
Relating to minimum wage applicable to tipped employees.
House: Labor
Referred to subcommittee
HB 747
65-0 (1977)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to deductions from the pay of an employee who is summoned to jury service.
House: Business & Industry
Assigned to General State Calendar
HB 969
65-0 (1977)
Author: Peveto, Wayne
Relating to compensation of workmen engaged in public construction work.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1143
65-0 (1977)
Author: Bryant, John W.
Relating to the withholding of workmen's compensation benefits to certain employees of political subdivisions.
House: Judiciary
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1144
65-0 (1977)
Author: Bryant, John W.
Relating to pension contributions on offset workmen's compensation benefits to certain employees of political subdivisions.
House: Judiciary
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1153
65-0 (1977)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to the state minimum wage.
House: Labor
Assigned to General State Calendar
HB 1622
65-0 (1977)
Author: Allee, Henry E.
Relating to the payment of certain wages.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1731
65-0 (1977)
Author: Reyes, Ben T.
Relating to earning statement an employer is required to furnish an employee; providing penalties.
House: Business & Industry
Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
SB 386
65-0 (1977)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to compensation of workmen engaged in public construction work.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to subcommittee
SB 484
65-0 (1977)
Author: Harris, O.H.Sponsor: Weddington, Sarah
Relating to certain patient-student workers who are clients of care facilities of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and the wages to be paid to such patient-students; providing that the department will promulgate rules to effectuate this section; delcaring that this section does not create an employer-employee relationship between the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and these clients; providing for severability.
House: Health & Welfare Senate: Human Resources
Effective immediately
HB 153
64-0 (1975)
Author: Massey, Tom
Relating to pay days.
House: State Affairs
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 941
64-0 (1975)
Author: Olson, Jr., Lyndon
Adding an exemption to the Texas Minimum Wage Act of 1970 concerning employees in certain child caring institutions.
House: Health & Welfare
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 1259
64-0 (1975)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to compensation paid to laborers, workmen, and mechanics engaged in construction of public works.
House: Labor
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 1304
64-0 (1975)
Author: Baker, Andrew Z.
Relating to the need for timely, regular and sufficient payment of wages to the citizens of the State of Texas, and to the powers, duties and functions of the Commissioner of the Texas Department of Labor in effectuating such payment.
House: Labor
Reported from committee with substitute
HB 1358
64-0 (1975)
Author: Nichols, R.C. "Nick"
Relating to the payment of certain wages.
House: Labor
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 2035
64-0 (1975)
Author: Hall, Anthony
Relating to the Texas Minimum Wage Act 1970.
House: Labor
Referred to Committee on Labor
SB 557
64-0 (1975)
Author: Hance, Kent
Relating to the need for timely, regular and sufficient payment of wages to the citizens of the State of Texas, and to the powers, duties and functions of the Commissioner of the Texas Department of Labor in effectuating such payment.
Senate: State Affairs
Motion to suspend rules lost
SB 733
64-0 (1975)
Author: Harrington, D. Roy
Relating to the payment of certain wages.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 804
64-0 (1975)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to compensation paid to laborers, workmen, and mechanics engaged in construction of public works.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 1114
64-0 (1975)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Olson, Jr., Lyndon
Adding an exemption concerning certain employees of a nonprofit educational institution.
House: Health & Welfare Senate: Human Resources
Effective immediately
HB 632
63-0 (1973)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to exemption of certain employees from coverage under the Texas Minimum Wage Act of 1970 and the amount of the minimum wage.
House: Labor
Subcommittee hearing date
HB 669
63-0 (1973)
Author: Hall, Anthony
Relating to the exemption of certain employees from coverage under the Texas Minimum Wage Act of 1970; the amount of the minimum wage; and penalties.
House: Labor
Rules failed to suspend
HB 719
63-0 (1973)
Author: Lewis, Gibson
Relating to the regulation of wages paid mechanics and laborers by contractors and subcontractors in connection with the construction, maintenance, and repair of highways; and declaring an emergency.
House: Transportation
Committee hearing date
HB 724
63-0 (1973)
Author: Scoggins, Ralph "Skip"
Relating to the exemption of certain employees from coverage under the Texas Minimum Wage Act of 1970 and the amount of minimum wage.
House: Labor
Subcommittee hearing date
HB 936
63-0 (1973)
Author: Bynum, Ben
Relating to the general prevailing rate of per diem wages; providing for the posting of bond by contractors; providing certain duties of the attorney general.
House: Labor
Postponed
HB 1480
63-0 (1973)
Author: Lewis, Gibson
Relating to the regulation of wages paid mechanics and laborers by contractors and subcontractors in connection with the construction, maintenance, and repair of highways.
House: Labor
Reported favorably
SB 289
63-0 (1973)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the exemption of certain employees from coverage under the Texas Minimum Wage Act of 1970 and the amount of the minimum wage.
Senate: Human Resources
Committee hearing date
SB 329
63-0 (1973)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to the general prevailing rate of per diem wages including fringe benefits; providing for posting of bond by contractors; and providing certain duties of the attorney general for protection of aggrieved persons and in carrying out this Act.
Senate: Human Resources
Committee substitute
SB 338
63-0 (1973)
Author: Gammage, R.A. "Bob"
Relating to the regulation of wages paid mechanics and laborers by contractors and subcontractors in connection with the construction, maintenance, and repair of highways.
Senate: State Affairs
Committee hearing date
HB 659
62-0 (1971)
Author: Hubenak, Joe A.
Relating to public schools stating prevailing wages in dollars and cents; providing for severability.
HB 731
62-0 (1971)
Author: Nelms, Johnny | et. al.
Relating to the maintenance of a bond by certain employers to assure payment of employees' wages; providing penalties.
HB 1318
62-0 (1971)
Author: Williams, Lindon
Relating to providing that the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics shall review a determination of the general prevailing rate of per diem wages.
HB 1876
62-0 (1971)
Author: Tarbox, Elmer
Relating to providing for semimonthly pay days, unless the employees agree to be paid on a monthly basis.
HJR 62
62-0 (1971)
Author: Schulle, Gerhardt | et. al.Sponsor: Wilson, Charles
Proposing an amendment authorizing the garnishment of current wages by court order for child support obligations.
SB 105
62-0 (1971)
Author: Blanchard, H.J. "Doc"
Relating to providing for semimonthly pay days, unless the employees agree to being paid on a monthly basis.
SB 551
62-0 (1971)
Author: Bernal, Joe J.
Relating to the amount of the minimum wage and its coverage; providing further authority for obtaining data with relation to setting the piece rate.
SB 687
62-0 (1971)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to exemptions for coverage under the Texas Minimum Wage Act of 1970.
SB 739
62-0 (1971)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to providing for review by the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics of determinations of the general prevailing rate of per diem wages.
SJR 11
62-0 (1971)
Author: Wilson, Charles
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas, to authorize the garnishment of current wages by court order for child support obligations.
HB 156
61-0 (1969)
Author: Longoria, Raul | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and operation of a minimum wage; providing a penalty.
HB 861
61-0 (1969)
Author: Haynes, Jr., Clyde
Relating to the general prevailing rate of per diem wages.
HB 1249
61-0 (1969)
Author: Atwood, Alan C. "Bud"
Relating to the authorization for withholding of union dues by employers; providing for revocation of such authorization under certain circumstances.
SB 121
61-0 (1969)
Author: Bernal, Joseph J. | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and operation of a minimum wage; providing a penalty.
SB 387
61-0 (1969)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for construction or repair work.
SB 651
61-0 (1969)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to the payment of all authorized overtime by agents and institutions that are subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act.
HB 57
61-1 (1969)
Author: Niland, Thomas M. "Tom"
Relating to exemption of certain residential hotels from the minimum wage.
HB 122
60-0 (1967)
Author: Gladden, Donald C. "Don"
Relating to providing for determination, establishment and payment of prevailing scale of wages to all workers who perform labor on public works and for maximum hours of work by all such workers.
HB 169
60-0 (1967)
Author: Cruz, Lauro | et. al.
Relating to establishing a State Fair Wage Law.
HB 333
60-0 (1967)
Author: Clayton, Bill
Relating to garnishment of wages.
HB 458
60-0 (1967)
Author: Jones, Delwin | et. al.
Relating to garnishment of wages.
HB 1293
60-0 (1967)
Author: Dickson, Temple
Relating to amending certain article so as to authorize the Commissioner of Labor Statistics to assist and aid employees in the collection of wages due and unpaid to them by their employer.
HB 1310
60-0 (1967)
Author: Ligarde, Honore | et. al.
Relating to establishing a State Labor Standards Law and, subject to certain exemptions, covering all employees not presently covered by the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended; defining certain offenses; providing civil and criminal sanctions.
HJR 11
60-0 (1967)
Author: Clayton, Bill
Proposing repeal of an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas which prohibits garnishment of wages.
HJR 31
60-0 (1967)
Author: Jones, Delwin | et. al.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas to authorize garnishment of wages to enforce payment of a check.
SB 82
60-0 (1967)
Author: Bernal, Joseph J. | et. al.
Relating to establishing a State Fair Wage Law; providing for enforcement and for penalties.
SB 258
60-0 (1967)
Author: Harrington, D. Roy
Relating to providing for determination, establishment and payment of prevailing scale of wages to all workers who perform labor on public works and for maximum hours of work by all such workers; defining offenses and penalties necessary and incident thereto.
HB 308
59-0 (1965)
Author: Alaniz, John C. | et. al.
Relating to establishing a state minimum wage; providing for enforcement and for penalties.
HB 336
59-0 (1965)
Author: Eckhardt, Robert Christian "Bob"
Relating to providing for determination, establishment and payment of prevailing scale of wages to all workers who perform labor on public works and for maximum hours of work by all such workers.
HB 455
59-0 (1965)
Author: Murray, Menton J.
Relating to amending certain Statutes by providing an exception under the prescribed wages for overtime labor for certain female employees.
HB 482
59-0 (1965)
Author: Clayton, Bill
Relating to garnishment of wages.
HB 723
59-0 (1965)
Author: Lack, D. Emmett
Relating to providing that every employer who pays his employees by check or draft must provide facilities for the cashing of such checks of drafts at no cost to the employee; providing penalties.
HB 855
59-0 (1965)
Author: Smith, William Landrum "Will"
Relating to assignment of wages; repealing sections of certain Acts.
HB 920
59-0 (1965)
Author: Ivy, David M.
Relating to the exemption of current wages from garnishment, subjecting a portion to garnishment for certain judgments.
HB 973
59-0 (1965)
Author: Hollowell, Bill
Relating to amending the Position Classification Act of 1961 so as to provide a minimum salary for all regular, full time salaried employments covered by said act.
HJR 34
59-0 (1965)
Author: Slider, James Lenoy
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas relating to the garnishment of current wages for personal service.
HJR 59
59-0 (1965)
Author: Clayton, Bill
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas relating to garnishing wages.
HJR 74
59-0 (1965)
Author: Ivy, David M.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas relating to the garnishment of current wages for personal service.
SB 251
59-0 (1965)
Author: Kennard, Don
Relating to providing for determination, establishment and payment of prevailing scale of wages to all workers who perform labor on public works and for maximum hours of work by all such workers.
HB 44
58-0 (1963)
Author: Kilpatrick, Rufus U.
Relating to providing for determination, establishment and payment of prevailing scale of wages to all workers who perform labor on public works and for maximum hours of work by all such workers; providing rights of workers on public works; defining offenses and penalties necessary and incident thereto.
HB 178
58-0 (1963)
Author: Alaniz, John C.
Relating to establishing a state minimum wage; providing for enforcement and for penalties.
HB 494
58-0 (1963)
Author: Slider, James Lenoy
Relating to the garnishment of current wages for personal services.
HB 868
58-0 (1963)
Author: Lack, D. Emmett | et. al.
Relating to providing that every employer who pays his employees by check or draft must provide facilities for the cashing of such checks or drafts at no cost to the employee; and providing penalties for violations.
HCR 8
58-0 (1963)
Author: Finney, Dave
Authorizing the Texas Employment Commission to make a comprehensive survey of existing methods, criteria and standards used by the various State agencies, public bodies or agencies, in ascertaining the general prevailing wage rate in an given locality where a contract for public work is to be performed.
HJR 54
58-0 (1963)
Author: Slider, James Lenoy
Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment to provide that current wages for personal services shall never be subject to garnishment except for a debt incurred in the transfer of tangible personal property.
HJR 61
58-0 (1963)
Author: Parsley, Bill J. | et. al.
Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for the garnishment of current wages in certain cases where a final judgment or decree has determined the existence of liability.
SB 131
58-0 (1963)
Author: Spears, Jr., Franklin Scott
Relating to establishing a state minimum wage; providing for enforcement and for penalties.
SB 197
58-0 (1963)
Author: Kennard, Don
Relating to providing for determination, establishment and payment of prevailing scale of wages to all workers who perform labor on public works and for maximum hours of work by all such workers; defining offenses and penalties necessary and incident thereto.
SCR 48
58-0 (1963)
Author: Kennard, Don
Directing the creation of a committee to study prevailing wages in the State.
HB 44
57-0 (1961)
Author: Springer, Ted B.
Relating to relative payment of prevailing scale of wages to all workers who perform labor on public work and for maximum hours of work by all such workers.
HB 319
57-0 (1961)
Author: McGregor, Malcolm | et. al.
Relating to establishing a State minimum wage; providing for enforcement and for penalties.
HB 493
57-0 (1961)
Author: Guffey, Lloyd Myron
Relating to providing that every employer who pays his employees by check or draft must provide facilities for the cashing of such checks or drafts at no cost to the employee; providing penalties for violations.
HB 1020
57-0 (1961)
Author: Fletcher, Henry A.
Relating to repealing a certain Statute relating to the garnishment of current wages for personal services.
HJR 12
57-0 (1961)
Author: Fletcher, Henry A.
Relating to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas, to provide that current wages for personal services shall never be subject to garnishment except for a debt incurred in the transfer of tangible personal property; providing for the necessary election and form of the ballot; and providing for the necessary proclamation and publication.
HJR 15
57-0 (1961)
Author: Jarvis, Ben E.
Relating to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas to give the Legislature the power to provide, under such limitations and restrictions as may be deemed by the Legislature expedient, for the garnishment of the current wages of a parent for personal services for child support payments in accordance with an order of a court of competent jurisdiction.
SB 148
57-0 (1961)
Author: Baker, Robert W.
Relating to amending a certain Act providing for limiting hours of labor and prescribing wages for overtime labor for certain female employees.
SB 151
57-0 (1961)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to providing for determination, establishment and payment of prevailing scale of wages to all workers who perform labor on public work and for maximum hours of work by all such workers; defining offenses and penalties necessary and incident thereto; defining offenses and penalties necessary and incident thereto.
SB 10
57-3 (1962)
Author: Hudson, Hubert R.
Relating to amending a certain Statute providing for the limiting of hours of labor and prescribing of wages for overtime labor for certain female employees including employees of banking institutions.
HB 16
56-0 (1959)
Author: Parish, Harold Burton
Relating to providing for determination, establishment and payment of prevailing scale of wages to all workers who perform labor on public work and for maximum hours of work by all such workers; defining offenses and penalties necessary and incident hereto.
HB 130
56-0 (1959)
Author: Harrington, D. Roy
Relating to providing that every employee required as a condition of employment, to submit to a medical or physical examination shall be compensated by his employer for all time lost because of such examination and that the cost of such examination and of record required to be furnished shall be borne by the employer; providing penalties.
HB 140
56-0 (1959)
Author: Gladden, Donald C. "Don"
Relating to abolishing certain acts, providing for the ascertainment of the average weekly wage of an employee under the Texas Compensation Act and providing therefor another method of determining the average weekly wage of an employee coming within the Texas Workmen's Compensation Act.
HB 410
56-0 (1959)
Author: Kilgarlin, William Wayne "Bill"
Relating to establishing a state minimum wage, providing certain exemptions, making employers liable to employees for unpaid minimum wages, prohibiting discrimination against employees for claiming under this Act; providing for enforcement and for penalties.
HB 590
56-0 (1959)
Author: McCoppin, George W. | et. al.
Relating to contracts for printing, binding, stationery and supplies awarded by the State Board of Control.
HJR 37
56-0 (1959)
Author: Day, Jr., James C. "Jimmy" | et. al.
Proposing an amendment providing that no current wages for personal services shall be subject to garnishment except as may be provided for the Legislature, providing that in no event may the Legislature provide for the garnishment of more than twenty per cent (20%) of such wages, and providing further that in no event may such garnishment be entertained until after the claim upon which such garnishment is based is reduced to judgment.
SB 61
56-0 (1959)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to amending certain articles relating to Workmen's Compensation; redefining the term "average weekly wages" as used in said Act.
HB 339
55-0 (1957)
Author: Dugas, Jr., Louis
Relating to repealing certain Articles of the Penal Code concerning wage rates, hours of work and contracts for skilled and unskilled labor on public works construction in the State with provisions for the authorization of enforcement and regulation by the State Commission of Labor Statistics, and setting forth these provisions anew; providing a penalty.
HB 516
55-0 (1957)
Author: Moore, Sr., Carlton
Relating to prohibiting any person, firm, corporation, or association that owes wages, salaries, or other compensation to any other person, firm, corporation, or association from transferring in any manner any of his or its assets, property, or capital, until such obligation is satisfied.
HB 517
55-0 (1957)
Author: Moore, Sr., Carlton
Relating to amending certain Statutes so as to make provisions relating to employees' wages applicable to every person.
SB 43
55-0 (1957)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to amending the Hot Check Law by defining offenses relating to the making, drawing, uttering, or delivering of a check, draft or order for payment of wages or salaries for personal services without sufficient funds.
SB 388
55-0 (1957)
Author: Gonzalez, Henry Barbosa
Relating to establishing a state minimum wage, providing certain exemptions, making employers liable to employees for unpaid minimum wage, prohibiting discrimination against employees for claiming under this Act; providing for enforcement and for penalties.
HB 59
54-0 (1955)
Author: Jones, Obie
Relating to amending Statutes relating payment of small wage claims.
HB 483
54-0 (1955)
Author: Lieck, Jr., Charles J.
Relating to establishing minimum wages and maximum hours of work in public works; declaring policy and purpose relative to protection of working men and women and prevention of unfair competition between public and private employers; defining terms; providing duties of employers to work employees not more than 8 hours per day nor 40 hours per week nor less than statutory wages and to keep records relative to such employment in public works.
HB 682
54-0 (1955)
Author: Pool, Joe Richard
Relating to providing that no action shall be brought against any employer upon assignment of wages by and employee unless such employer has written notice thereof immediately after the execution of such assignment; providing a saving clause; providing a repealing clause.
HB 828
54-0 (1955)
Author: Moore, Sr., Carlton
Relating to prohibiting any person, firm, corporation, or association that owes wages, salaries, or other compensation to any other person, firm, corporation, or association from transferring in any manner any of his or its assets, property, or capital, until such obligation is satisfied; providing that such assets, property and capital may be liquidated for the purpose of satisfying such obligation; providing a priority lien on such assets, property, or capital; protecting the lien against sale or transfer of such assets, property, or capital; entitling lienholder to possession of such assets, property, or capital upon sale or transfer, and to make sale thereof to satisfy his debt; making the Act cumulative but controlling; providing for severability.
HB 102
53-0 (1953)
Author: Berlin, Edgar Lee
Relating to requiring all employers in The State of Texas to pay to employees minimum wages of seventy-five cents per hour, defining terms, providing penalty for failure to pay minimum wage, providing civil suits by employees, providing enforcement procedures.
HB 603
53-0 (1953)
Author: Bergman, Douglas Ernest
Relating to amending certain Acts to provide under certain conditions the transfer of compensation experience credit from one employer to an acquiring employer who acquires a part or all of the organization, trade or business of an employer covered by this act.
HB 611
53-0 (1953)
Author: Jones, Obie
Relating to amending certain Acts relative to prompt settlement of small wage claims.
HB 8
52-0 (1951)
Author: Rampy, Willard (William) Henry
Relating to amending Statutes relative to the payment of wages to employees semi-monthly.
HB 597
52-0 (1951)
Author: Yezak, Herman
Relating to providing for the method of payment by employer to employee of wages by check or draft; prescribing facilities for payment without charge, discount or deduction; defining terms "employer" and "employee"; providing a penalty; establishing venue of suits for violations; providing attorney's fees; designating Commissioner of Labor Statistics as enforcement agency.
HB 564
51-0 (1949)
Author: Gregory, Sid
Relating to provide for the general welfare and to protect the health, efficiency ad general well-being of workers in the State of Texas by providing for the elimination of wage and hour standards detrimental to the health, efficiency and general well being of workers, to prescribe the minimum wage and maximum hour standards; repealing such laws or parts of laws as are specifically provided for in this Act.
HB 645
51-0 (1949)
Author: Sparks, James Thomas
Relating to providing for the method of payment by employer to employee of wages by check of draft; providing a penalty; providing a savings clause.
HB 22
50-0 (1947)
Author: Wagonseller, Wayne Warren | et. al.
Relating to declaring null and void as against public policy any contract which permits, requires, prescribes or provides for the retention of any part of the compensation of an employee for the purpose of paying dues or assessments on his part to any labor union, without the written consent of the employee delivered to the employer authorizing such retention or withholding; containing a saving clause with respect to constitutional invalidity.
HB 136
50-0 (1947)
Author: Williams, Eugene C. | et. al.
Relating to amending a previous Act, providing for a six months limitations period for the enforcement in courts for claims for wages computed upon an hourly basis; repealing all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith.
HB 204
50-0 (1947)
Author: Kennington, Joe Tom
Relating to amending a previous Act, to allow an employer fourteen (14) days in which to pay an employee leaving his employment or discharged therefrom.
HB 230
50-0 (1947)
Author: Walker, Miller B.
Relating to amending a previous Act, providing for the compensation of jailers and/or turnkeys in all counties in the State having a population of one hundred and forty-five thousand (145,000) inhabitants and not more than three hundred thousand (300,000) inhabitants; repealing all laws in conflict herewith.
HB 272
50-0 (1947)
Author: Bean, Woodrow Wilson
Relating to amending a previous Act, by adding a provision that employees on each pay day be furnished a statement of all deductions from wages.
HB 303
50-0 (1947)
Author: Suiter, Mary Elizabeth | et. al.
Relating to abolishing discriminating wage rates based on sex; prescribing penalties necessary and incident thereto.
HB 433
50-0 (1947)
Author: Bean, Woodrow Wilson | et. al.
Relating to the payment of the prevailing rate of wages on public works; ,making certain exceptions; providing a penalty; repealing certain Acts.
SB 87
50-0 (1947)
Author: Carney, Howard A.
Relating to amending certain statutes to allow an employer fourteen days in which to pay an employee leaving his employment or discharged therefrom.
SB 132
50-0 (1947)
Author: Tynan, Walter
Relating to amending a previous Act, providing for a six months limitations period for the enforcement in courts for claims for wages computed upon an hourly basis; repealing all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith.
HB 69
49-0 (1945)
Author: Bridgers, William W. "Billy"
Relating to the payment of the prevailing rate of wages on public works; declaring the provisions of this Act to be severable.
HB 135
49-0 (1945)
Author: Mills, Roger Q. | et. al.
Relating to amending Statutes so as to provide state employees shall be paid as often as semi-monthly.
HB 500
49-0 (1945)
Author: Sparks, James Thomas
Relating to providing for the general welfare and to protect the health, efficiency and general well being of members in the state of Texas by providing for the elimination of wage and hour standards detrimental to the health, efficiency and general well being of workers, to prescribe the minimum wage and maximum hour standards; to prescribe penalties for violations of this Act or all orders or regulations of the Commissioner of Labor Statistics authorized hereunder; and to repeal such laws or parts of laws as are specifically provided for in this Act.
HB 3
48-0 (1943)
Author: Reed, William Otey
Relating to requiring all officers and employees of the State, its agencies, instrumentalities, political subdivisions and municipalities, having control over the payment of any salaries or wages to public officers or employees, to comply with the provisions of the Federal Revenue Act of 1942 requiring the withholding of the five per cent (5%) Federal Victory Income Tax from wages paid public officers and employees.
HB 184
48-0 (1943)
Author: Love, Jack
Relating to amending certain Statutes so as to include every person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, receiver, or other officer of a court of this State employing any person in this State; requiring wages to be paid to employees of any court of this State to be paid at least semi-monthly; providing for the recovery of penalties and forfeitures by the State; providing a savings clause.
HB 209
48-0 (1943)
Author: Mills, Roger Q. | et. al.
Relating to amending Article so as to provide State employees shall be paid as often as semi-monthly; excepting educational institutions of higher learning.
HB 218
48-0 (1943)
Author: Lucas, Hugh "Jap" | et. al.
Relating to protecting female employees from discrimination in wage matters; declaring such discrimination to be against public policy and unlawful; providing a penalty for violation of the Act.
HB 300
48-0 (1943)
Author: Bell, John Junior | et. al.
Relating to the payment of the prevailing rate of wages on public works; declaring the provisions of this Act to be severable.
HB 360
48-0 (1943)
Author: Craig, Richard Harrison | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Statutes by exempting all current wages for personal services from forced sale.
SB 241
48-0 (1943)
Author: Hazlewood, Grady | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Statutes by exempting all current wages for personal services from forced sale.
HB 107
47-0 (1941)
Author: Mills, Roger Q. | et. al.
Relating to amending the Revised Civil Statutes relative to adding a provision that employees be furnished on each pay day a statement of all deductions from wages.
HB 372
47-0 (1941)
Author: Morris, George C.
Relating to the payment of prevailing rate of wages on public works; defining certain terms; providing a penalty.
HB 467
47-0 (1941)
Author: Lyle, Jr., John Emmet
Relating to amending a certain Article of the Revised Civil Statutes to include within the regulatory provisions thereof, persons, firms, associations, partnerships and corporations engaged in certain business activities within this State, whether in private or public work, and which employ more than three (3) persons; providing penalties and the enforcement thereof; prescribing the duties of the Commissioner of Labor Statistics.
HB 551
47-0 (1941)
Author: Boone, Sr., Lester Carl | et. al.
Relating to providing for the general welfare and to protect the health, efficiency, and general well-being of workers in the State of Texas by providing for the elimination of wage and hour standards detrimental to the health and well-being of workers, to prescribe minimum wage and maximum hour standars; providing for penalties.
HB 753
47-0 (1941)
Author: Heflin, James McDonald | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Act defining the term "wages" as being exclusive of gratuities, including tips; exempting certain employees from the provisions of the Act.
SB 54
47-0 (1941)
Author: Stone, William E.
Relating to amending certain Article of the Revised Civil Statutes by requiring that employees on each pay day be furnished a statement of all deductions from wages.
SB 71
47-0 (1941)
Author: Chadick, T. C.
Relating to the payment of the prevailing rate of wages on public works; providing a penalty.
HB 598
46-0 (1939)
Author: Isaacks, Samuel Jackson "Sam"
Relating to the payment of the prevailing rate of wages on public works; providing a penalty.
SB 79
46-0 (1939)
Author: Spears, J. Franklin
Relating to amending a certain Statute providing a maximum amount allowable as compensation to a garnishee.
HB 19
45-0 (1937)
Author: Quinn, Benjamin Edmund | et. al.
Relating to providing that all persons, firms, partnerships, or corporations using coupons, chips, scrip, punchouts, store orders, or other evidence of indebtedness to pay their or its laborers and employees, for labor or otherwise, shall, if demanded, redeem the same in the hands of such laborer, employee, or bona fide holder in good and lawful money of the United States; providing penalties for failure to redeem.
SB 164
45-0 (1937)
Author: Collie, Wilbourne Bailey
Relating to extending the scope of employees' lien act to include employees of restaurants, bus and truck lines, and railroads.
SB 441
45-0 (1937)
Author: Sulak, Louis J.
Relating to authorizing the Board of Trustees of La Grange Independent School District, Fayette County, Texas, to compensate L.J. Rose for services rendered to said district.
HB 54
43-0 (1933)
Author: Jefferson, Pat Curtis
Relating to providing for the payment of not less than the general prevailing rate of wages on public works, and not less than the general prevailing rate of wages for legal holiday and overtime work on public works; providing penalties for violation of the provisions thereof.
HB 722
43-0 (1933)
Author: Laird, John W.
Relating to providing for payment of wages to employees semi-monthly.
HB 184
42-0 (1931)
Author: Bradley, Rolland Barr | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the Commissioner of Labor Statistics and his representatives to take assignments of wages and claims thereto and claims for penalties for non-payment of wages to prosecute certain actions.
HB 683
42-0 (1931)
Author: Howsley, Andrew Matthews | et. al.
Relating to providing that the State Highway Commission shall be authorized to require that all contracts for the construction, maintenance and improvement of any designated State Highway shall contain a provision that no person will be employed by the contractor to perform manual labor in the course of such work at a wage of less than thirty cents per hour.
SB 424
42-0 (1931)
Author: Woodul, Sr., Walter Frank
Relating to legalizing contracts between employers and employees prohibiting assignments of wages and salaries.
SB 40
42-2 (1931)
Author: Greer, Julian Preston
Relating to amending certain Statutes relating to Average Weekly Wages
HB 245
39-0 (1925)
Author: Loftin, Reuben
Relating to amending certain statute relating to the protection of accountants, bookkeepers, clerks, artisans, craftsmen, operatives, servants, mechanics, quarrymen, common laborers and farm hands; providing a lien and preserving a time of payment in lawful money; proscribing the duty of the assignee by changing the time when a duplicate account shall be presented.
House: Municipal and Private Corporations
SB 234
39-0 (1925)
Author: Witt, Edgar E.
Relating to amending certain statute relating and pertaining to assignments, mortgages and power of attorneys to collect salaries and wages, and requiring such assignments, mortgages or power of attorneys to be signed and acknowledged by the employer.
Senate: Civil Jurisprudence
HB 100
38-0 (1923)
Author: Teer, Claud D.
Relating to regulating the employment of women and minors and establishing a minimum wage commission to investigate and deal with such employment, including the fixing of a minimum wage; providing for an appropriation therefor, and fixing penalties for the violation thereof.
HB 243
38-0 (1923)
Author: Rogers, James Preston
Relating to protecting the health and welfare of women and minor workers in Texas by establishing a minimum wage commission and providing for the determination of minimum wages for women and minors.
SB 59
38-0 (1923)
Author: Murphy, Sr., Charles Alfred
Relating to regulating the employment of women and minors and establishing a Minimum Wage Commission to investigate and deal with such employment, including the fixing of a minimum wage.
HB 105
37-0 (1921)
Author: Malone, Wallace | et. al.
Relating to a certain Act regarding the pay of jail guards and matrons.
HB 135
37-0 (1921)
Author: Bonham, Herbert Spencer | et. al.
Relating to a certain Act requiring a garnishee to file his answer in garnishment in all cases and authorizing a default judgment in case of failure to file such answer as required.
SB 167
37-0 (1921)
Author: McNealus, James Clayton
Relating to amending an act regulating the employment of women and minors and establishing a Board of Industrial Welfare to investigate and deal with such employment, including the fixing of a minimum wage, providing for an appropriation therefor, and fixing penalties for the violation thereof and declaring an emergency.
HB 169
36-0 (1919)
Author: Murphy, Sr., Charles Alfred
Relating to providing for the manner of collection of claims of twenty ($20.00) dollars or less against any person, firm or corporation, for labor performed by another, defining past due claims for labor performed in such amounts.
HB 43
35-0 (1917)
Author: Pillow, Jr., R. L.
Relating to the pay of jail guards.
HB 167
35-0 (1917)
Author: Stewart, L. C.
Relating to payment of wages to employees in certain employments.
HB 24
34-0 (1915)
Author: Maddox, Bert P.
Relating to prohibiting the screening of coal mined in the State where the mining of such coal is paid for by the quantity mined, before it is weighed and checked; requiring the use of standard scales; giving to the miners employed in such mines the privilege of employing a check-weighman at their own expense; providing for the convenient location of scales and prescribing penalties for the violation of the provisions of this Act.
HB 28
34-0 (1915)
Author: Blalock, Myron Geer | et. al.
Relating to regulating the payment of wages to employees in certain employments; providing penalty for violation.
HB 508
34-0 (1915)
Author: Laney, Charles O.
Relating to creating a commission to ascertain the wages and conditions of labor of women in the various occupations, trades and industries in which said women are employed.
SB 46
34-0 (1915)
Author: Smith, Lon A.
Relating to regulating the payment of wages to employes in certain employments within the State of Texas; providing penalties for violation.
SB 31
34-1 (1915)
Author: Hall, William L.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure relating to the pay of jail guards.
HB 168
33-0 (1913)
Author: Kirby, John Henry
Relating to regulating assignments, mortgages, powers of attorney to collect and other transfers of salary and wages.
HB 203
33-0 (1913)
Author: Mangum, Edward P. | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting hotels, restaurants, cafes, dining cars, railroad companies and sleeping car companies from allowing "tips" to be given to employee and prohibiting employee from receiving same.
HB 327
33-0 (1913)
Author: Brown, E. R.
Relating to providing for speedy trials in all causes where wages for labor are claimed or transient persons are parties thereto.
HB 364
33-0 (1913)
Author: Kennedy, Austin Milton
Relating to filing an affidavit setting forth the discount of any assignment of wages before filing any suit for the collection of same.
HB 481
33-0 (1913)
Author: Cooper, Jr., Samuel Bronson
Relating to amending Section 2 of Chapter 83 of the General Laws of Texas, relating to free rail passes.
HB 497
33-0 (1913)
Author: Kirby, John Henry | et. al.
Relating to amending the Revised Civil Statutes so as to make the salaries and wages of discharged employees immediately payable and authorizing suit thereon to enforce payment.
HB 863
33-0 (1913)
Author: Morris, Leopold | et. al.
Relating to providing for the appointment of a commission to investigate the wages of women and minors and to report on the advisability of establishing minimum wage boards.
HB 526
31-0 (1909)
Author: Adams, Thad T.
Relating to amending Article 1098 (1066) of Chapter 3, of the Code of Criminal Procedure, of the Revised Statutes of 1895, relating to the pay of jail guards.
HB 193
29-0 (1905)
Author: Ward, J. T. | et. al.
Relating to amending "An Act to forbid the issuance of merchandise checks to employees."
HB 466
29-0 (1905)
Relating to imposing an annual occupation tax upon persons dealing in the unearned wages of another.
HB 157
27-0 (1901)
Author: Bean, Benjamin Franklin
Relating to forbid the issuance by any person, firm, association of persons, corporations, or the agents of either, of any ticket, check, or writing obligatory, to any servant or employee for labor, redeemable or payable only in goods or merchandise by the said person, firm, associations of persons, or corporation, and to provide a penalty for the violation of this act.
HB 16
20-0 (1887)
Relating to protecting mechanics, laborers, and operatives on railroads, against the failure of owners, contractors and sub-contractors or agents to pay their wages when due, and provide a lien for such wages.
HB 31
20-0 (1887)
Relating to requiring railroads to pay their employees promptly, and prescribing a penalty for failure to pay them.
SB 50
20-0 (1887)
Relating to requiring railway companies to give their employees thirty days notice before reducing their wages, and to provide remedy for the violation thereof.