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• Texas Labor Code Section 1.001 - Purpose Of Code
  (a) This code is enacted as a part of the state's continuing statutory revision program, begun by the Texas Legislative Council in 1963 as directed ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 1.002 - Construction Of Code
  Chapter 311, Government Code (Code Construction Act), applies to the construction of each provision in this code except as otherwise expressly provided by this code. ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 1.003 - Internal References
  In this code: (1) a reference to a title, chapter, or section without further identification is a reference to a title, chapter, or section of ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 1.004 - Reference In Law To Statute Revised By Code
  A reference in a law to a statute or a part of a statute revised by this code is considered to be a reference to ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.001 - Purposes
  The general purposes of this chapter are to: (1) provide for the execution of the policies of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.0015 - Texas Workforce Commission Civil Rights Division
  The powers and duties exercised by the Commission on Human Rights under this chapter are transferred to the Texas Workforce Commission civil rights division. A ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.002 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Bona fide occupational qualification" means a qualification: (A) reasonably related to the satisfactory performance of the duties of a job; and ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.003 - General Powers And Duties Of Commission
  (a) The commission may: (1) promote the creation of local commissions on human rights by cooperating or contracting with individuals or state, local, or other ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.0035 - Civilian Workforce Composition
  (a) The commission by rule shall biennially determine: (1) the percentage of the statewide civilian workforce composed of: (A) Caucasian Americans; (B) African Americans; (C) ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.004 - Criminal Offense Of Interference; Penalty
  (a) A person commits an offense if the person wilfully resists, prevents, impedes, or interferes with the performance of a duty under or the exercise ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.005 - Effect On Other State Or Federal Laws
  This chapter does not relieve a government agency or official of the responsibility to ensure nondiscrimination in employment as required under another provision of the ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.006 - Conformity With Federal Statutes
  If a provision of this chapter is held by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to disqualify the commission as a deferral agency or for the ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.007 - Privileged Communication; Immunity
  An oral or written statement made to a commissioner or an employee of the commission in connection with the discharge of the commissioner's or employee's ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.008 - Limited Severability
  (a) If any clause, sentence, subsection, section, or other provision of this chapter or the application of such a provision to any person or circumstances ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.009 - Joinder Of Commission
  (a) In any civil action in which the validity of a provision of this chapter or Chapter 461, Government Code, a rule adopted under this ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.010 - Employment Discrimination Training For State Employees
  (a) Each state agency shall provide to employees of the agency an employment discrimination training program that complies with this section. (b) The training program ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.051 - Discrimination By Employer
  An employer commits an unlawful employment practice if because of race, color, disability, religion, sex, national origin, or age the employer: (1) fails or refuses ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.052 - Discrimination By Employment Agency
  An employment agency commits an unlawful employment practice if the employment agency: (1) fails or refuses to refer for employment or discriminates in any other ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.053 - Discrimination By Labor Organization
  A labor organization commits an unlawful employment practice if because of race, color, disability, religion, sex, national origin, or age the labor organization: (1) excludes ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.054 - Admission Or Participation In Training Program
  (a) Unless a training or retraining opportunity or program is provided under an affirmative action plan approved under a federal law, rule, or order, an ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.055 - Retaliation
  An employer, labor union, or employment agency commits an unlawful employment practice if the employer, labor union, or employment agency retaliates or discriminates against a ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.056 - Aiding Or Abetting Discrimination
  An employer, labor union, or employment agency commits an unlawful employment practice if the employer, labor union, or employment agency aids, abets, incites, or coerces ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.057 - Interference With Commission
  An employer, labor union, or employment agency commits an unlawful employment practice if the employer, labor union, or employment agency wilfully interferes with the performance ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.058 - Prevention Of Compliance
  An employer, labor union, or employment agency commits an unlawful employment practice if the employer, labor union, or employment agency wilfully obstructs or prevents a ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.059 - Discriminatory Notice Or Advertisement
  (a) An employer, labor organization, employment agency, or joint labor-management committee controlling an apprenticeship, on-the-job training, or other training or retraining program commits an unlawful ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.060 - Violation Of Conciliation Agreement
  A party to a conciliation agreement made under this chapter commits an unlawful employment practice if the party violates the terms of the conciliation agreement. ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.061 - Insufficient Evidence Of Unlawful Practice
  In the absence of other evidence of an unlawful employment practice, evidence of the employment of one person in place of another is not sufficient ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.101 - Age Discrimination Limited To Individuals Of Certain Age
  Except as provided by Section 21.054, the provisions of this chapter referring to discrimination because of age or on the basis of age apply only ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.102 - Bona Fide Employee Benefit Plan; Production Measurement System
  (a) Except as provided by Subsections (b) and (c), an employer does not commit an unlawful employment practice by applying different standards of compensation or ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.103 - Compulsory Retirement Permitted For Certain Employees
  This chapter does not prohibit the compulsory retirement of an employee who is: (1) at least 65 years of age; (2) employed in a bona ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.104 - Age Requirement For Peace Officers Or Fire Fighters
  An employer does not commit an unlawful employment practice by imposing a minimum or maximum age requirement for peace officers or fire fighters. Acts 1993, ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.105 - Discrimination Based On Disability
  A provision in this subchapter or Subchapter B referring to discrimination because of disability or on the basis of disability applies only to discrimination because ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.106 - Sex Discrimination
  (a) A provision in this chapter referring to discrimination because of sex or on the basis of sex includes discrimination because of or on the ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.107 - Effect On Abortion Benefits
  This chapter does not: (1) require an employer to pay for health insurance benefits for abortion unless the life of the mother would be endangered ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.108 - Discrimination Based On Religion
  A provision in this chapter referring to discrimination because of religion or on the basis of religion applies to discrimination because of or on the ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.109 - Employment By Religious Organization
  (a) A religious corporation, association, society, or educational institution or an educational organization operated, supervised, or controlled in whole or in substantial part by a ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.110 - Discrimination Based On National Origin
  A provision in this chapter referring to discrimination because of national origin or on the basis of national origin includes discrimination because of or on ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.111 - Person Employed Out Of State
  This chapter does not apply to an employer with respect to the employment of a person outside this state. Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.112 - Employees At Different Locations
  An employer does not commit an unlawful employment practice by applying to employees who work in different locations different standards of compensation or different terms, ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.113 - Imbalance Plan Not Required
  This chapter does not require a person subject to this chapter to grant preferential treatment to an individual or a group on the basis of ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.114 - Plan To End Discriminatory School Practices
  A public school official does not commit an unlawful employment practice by adopting or implementing a plan reasonably designed to end discriminatory school practices. Acts ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.115 - Business Necessity
  An employer does not commit an unlawful employment practice by engaging in a practice that has a discriminatory effect and that would otherwise be prohibited ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.116 - Reliance On Commission Interpretation Or Opinion
  (a) A person is not liable for an unlawful employment practice performed in good faith and in conformity with and in reliance on a written ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.117 - Employment Of Family Member
  Subchapter B does not apply to the employment of an individual by the individual's parent, spouse, or child. Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, § ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.118 - Statewide Hometown Plan
  Subchapter B does not apply to a labor union, firm, association, or individual participating on September 23, 1983, in a statewide hometown plan approved by ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.119 - Bona Fide Occupational Qualification
  If disability, religion, sex, national origin, or age is a bona fide occupational qualification reasonably necessary to the normal operation of the particular business or ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.120 - Use Or Possession Of Controlled Substance
  (a) An employer does not commit an unlawful employment practice by adopting a policy prohibiting the employment of an individual who currently uses or possesses ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.121 - Work Force Diversity Programs
  An employer does not commit an unlawful employment practice by developing and implementing personnel policies that incorporate work force diversity programs. Added by Acts 1995, ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.122 - Burden Of Proof In Disparate Impact Cases
  (a) An unlawful employment practice based on disparate impact is established under this chapter only if: (1) a complainant demonstrates that a respondent uses a ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.123 - Scope Of Defense
  A demonstration that an employment practice is consistent with business necessity may not be used as a defense under this chapter against a complaint of ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.124 - Prohibition Against Discriminatory Use Of Test Scores
  It is an unlawful employment practice for a respondent, in connection with the selection or referral of applicants for employment or promotion, to adjust the ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.125 - Clarifying Prohibition Against Impermissible Consideration Of Race, Color, Sex, National Origin, Religion, Age, Or Disability In Employment Practices
  (a) Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, an unlawful employment practice is established when the complainant demonstrates that race, color, sex, national origin, religion, ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.126 - Coverage Of Previously Exempt Employees Of The State Or Political Subdivision Of The State
  It is an unlawful employment practice for a person elected to public office in this state or a political subdivision of this state to discriminate ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.127 - Expansion Of Rights To Challenge Discriminatory Seniority Systems
  With respect to a seniority system adopted for an intentionally discriminatory purpose in violation of this chapter, whether that discriminatory purpose is apparent on the ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.128 - Reasonable Accommodation; Good Faith Effort
  (a) It is an unlawful employment practice for a respondent covered under this chapter to fail or refuse to make a reasonable workplace accommodation to ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.129 - Court-Ordered Remedies, Affirmative, Action Agreements, And Conciliation Agreements Not Affected
  This chapter does not affect a court-ordered remedy, affirmative action agreement, or conciliation agreement made in accordance with law. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.151 - Enforcement By Ordinance
  A political subdivision may adopt and enforce an order or ordinance that prohibits a practice that is unlawful under this chapter, another state law, or ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.152 - Creation Of Local Commission
  (a) A political subdivision or two or more political subdivisions acting jointly may create a local commission to: (1) promote the purposes of this chapter; ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.153 - General Powers And Duties Of Local Commission
  (a) A local commission may: (1) employ an executive director and other employees and agents and set their compensation; (2) cooperate or contract with a ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.154 - Investigatory And Conciliatory Powers Of Local Commission
  (a) If the federal government or the Commission on Human Rights refers a complaint alleging a violation of this chapter to a local commission or ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.155 - Referral To Local Commission And Action On Complaints
  (a) The Commission on Human Rights shall refer a complaint concerning discrimination in employment because of race, color, disability, religion, sex, national origin, or age ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.156 - Referral By Local Commission To State Commission
  A local commission may refer a matter under its jurisdiction to the Commission on Human Rights. Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, § 1, eff. ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.201 - Filing Of Complaint; Form And Content; Service
  (a) A person claiming to be aggrieved by an unlawful employment practice or the person's agent may file a complaint with the commission. (b) The ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.202 - Statute Of Limitations
  (a) A complaint under this subchapter must be filed not later than the 180th day after the date the alleged unlawful employment practice occurred. (b) ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.203 - Alternative Dispute Resolution; Office
  (a) The use of alternative means of dispute resolution, including settlement negotiations, conciliation, facilitation, mediation, fact-finding, minitrials, and arbitration, is encouraged to resolve disputes arising ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.204 - Investigation By Commission
  (a) The executive director or a staff member of the commission designated by the executive director shall investigate a complaint and determine if there is ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.205 - Lack Of Reasonable Cause; Dismissal Of Complaint
  (a) If after investigation the executive director or the executive director's designee determines that reasonable cause does not exist to believe that the respondent engaged ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.206 - Determination Of Reasonable Cause; Review By Panel
  (a) If after investigation the executive director or the executive director's designee determines that there is reasonable cause to believe that the respondent engaged in ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.207 - Resolution By Informal Methods
  (a) If a determination of reasonable cause is made under Section 21.206, the commission shall endeavor to eliminate the alleged unlawful employment practice by informal ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.208 - Notice Of Dismissal Or Unresolved Complaint
  If the commission dismisses a complaint filed under Section 21.201 or does not resolve the complaint before the 181st day after the date the complaint ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.210 - Temporary Injunctive Relief
  (a) If the commission concludes from a preliminary investigation of an unlawful employment practice alleged in a complaint that prompt judicial action is necessary to ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.211 - Election Of Remedies
  A person who has initiated an action in a court of competent jurisdiction or who has an action pending before an administrative agency under other ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.251 - Civil Action By Commission
  (a) The commission may bring a civil action against a respondent if: (1) the commission determines that there is reasonable cause to believe that the ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.252 - Notice Of Complainant's Right To File Civil Action
  (a) A complainant who receives notice under Section 21.208 that the complaint is not dismissed or resolved is entitled to request from the commission a ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.253 - Expedited Notice Of Complainant's Right To File Civil Action
  (a) On receipt of a written request by a complainant, the commission shall issue before the 181st day after the date the complaint was filed ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.254 - Civil Action By Complainant
  Within 60 days after the date a notice of the right to file a civil action is received, the complainant may bring a civil action ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.255 - Commission's Intervention In Civil Action By Complainant
  After receipt of a timely application, a court may permit the commission to intervene in a civil action filed under Section 21.254 if: (1) the ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.256 - Statute Of Limitations
  A civil action may not be brought under this subchapter later than the second anniversary of the date the complaint relating to the action is ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.257 - Assignment To Early Hearing
  The court shall set an action brought under this subchapter for hearing at the earliest practicable date to expedite the action. Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.258 - Injunction; Equitable Relief
  (a) On finding that a respondent engaged in an unlawful employment practice as alleged in a complaint, a court may: (1) prohibit by injunction the ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.2585 - Compensatory And Punitive Damages
  (a) On finding that a respondent engaged in an unlawful intentional employment practice as alleged in a complaint, a court may, as provided by this ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.259 - Attorney's Fees; Costs
  (a) In a proceeding under this chapter, a court may allow the prevailing party, other than the commission, a reasonable attorney's fee as part of ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.260 - Relief For Disabled Employee Or Applicant
  If the affected employee or applicant for employment has a disability, a court shall consider the undue hardship defense, including the reasonableness of the cost ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.261 - Compelled Compliance
  If an employer, employment agency, or labor organization fails to comply with a court order issued under this subchapter, a party to the action or ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.262 - Trial De Novo
  (a) A judicial proceeding under this chapter is by trial de novo. (b) A commission finding, recommendation, determination, or other action is not binding on ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.301 - Recordkeeping; Reports
  A person under investigation in connection with a charge filed under this chapter and who is subject to this chapter shall: (1) make and keep ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.302 - Records; Training Program
  The commission by rule shall require that a person subject to this chapter who controls an apprenticeship, on-the-job training, or other training or retraining program: ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.303 - Conformity To Federal Law
  A report or record required by the commission under this subchapter must conform to a similar record or report required under 42 U.S.C. Section 2000e-8(c). ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.304 - Confidentiality Of Records
  An officer or employee of the commission may not disclose to the public information obtained by the commission under Section 21.204 except as necessary to ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.305 - Access To Commission Records
  (a) The commission shall adopt rules allowing a party to a complaint filed under Section 21.201 reasonable access to commission records relating to the complaint. ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.306 - Subpoena Of Record Or Report
  (a) If a person fails to permit access, examination, photographing, or copying or fails to make, keep, or preserve a record or make a report ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.401 - Definitions
  In this subchapter: (1) "DNA" means deoxyribonucleic acid. (2) "Family health history" means a history taken by a physician or genetic professional to ascertain genetic ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.402 - Discriminatory Use Of Genetic Information Prohibited
  (a) An employer commits an unlawful employment practice if the employer fails or refuses to hire, discharges, or otherwise discriminates against an individual with respect ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.403 - Confidentiality Of Genetic Information
  (a) Except as provided by Section 21.4031, genetic information is confidential and privileged regardless of the source of the information. (b) A person who holds ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.4031 - Exceptions To Confidentiality
  (a) Subject to Subchapter G, Chapter 411, Government Code, genetic information may be disclosed without an authorization required under Section 21.4032 if the disclosure is: ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.4032 - Authorized Disclosure
  An individual or the legal representative of an individual may authorize disclosure of genetic information relating to the individual by a written authorization that includes: ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.404 - Disclosure Of Test Results To Individual Tested
  An individual who submits to a genetic test has the right to know the results of the test. On the written request by the individual, ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.405 - Destruction Of Sample Material; Exceptions
  A sample of genetic material obtained from an individual for a genetic test shall be destroyed promptly after the purpose for which the sample was ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.451 - Definition
  In this subchapter, "state agency" does not include a public junior college as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.452 - Development And Implementation Of Personnel Policies And Procedures
  Each state agency shall develop and implement personnel policies and procedures that comply with this chapter, including personnel selection procedures that incorporate a workforce diversity ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.453 - Review
  (a) The commission shall review the personnel policies and procedures of each state agency on a six-year cycle to determine whether the policies and procedures ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.454 - Compliance Report
  Not later than 60 days after the commission completes the review of a state agency's personnel policies and procedures as required by Section 21.453 and ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.455 - Reimbursement; Audit
  (a) A state agency shall reimburse the commission through interagency contract for the reasonable and necessary expenses incurred by the commission in conducting a review ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.456 - Failure To Comply With Subchapter; Administrative Penalty
  (a) If the commission determines that a state agency has failed to comply with this subchapter, the commission shall certify that determination to the comptroller. ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.501 - Workforce Analysis
  Each state fiscal biennium, each state agency shall analyze its current workforce and compare the number of African Americans, Hispanic Americans, and females employed by ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.502 - Recruitment Plan
  Based upon a workforce availability analysis under Section 21.501 that demonstrates the exclusion or underutilization of African Americans, Hispanic Americans, and females, or court-ordered remedies, ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.503 - Effect On Remedies Under Other Laws
  This subchapter does not affect a remedy, agreement, settlement, or affirmative action plan that has been ordered or approved by a court or that has ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.504 - Annual Report
  Not later than November 1 of each calendar year, each state agency shall report to the commission the total number of African Americans, Hispanic Americans, ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.551 - Definition
  In this subchapter, "racial and ethnic group" means Caucasian American, African American, or Hispanic American. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 872, § 15, ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.552 - Equal Employment Opportunity Report Required
  (a) Not later than November 1 of each year, each state agency shall report equal employment opportunity information for the preceding fiscal year to the ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.553 - Cooperation With Comptroller And Uniform Statewide Accounting System; Report To Legislature
  (a) The commission shall compile the information reported to the commission under this subchapter with the assistance of the comptroller and the uniform statewide accounting ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.554 - Form
  Not later than December 15 of each year, the commission shall notify each state agency of the form to be used to make a report ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.555 - Failure To File Required Report; Administrative Penalty
  (a) If the commission determines that a state agency has failed to file a report required under this subchapter, the commission shall certify that determination ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 21.556 - Required Compliance Training For State Agencies
  (a) A state agency that receives three or more complaints of employment discrimination in a fiscal year, other than complaints determined to be without merit, ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 22.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Disaster" means the occurrence or imminent threat of widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property that results ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 22.002 - Discrimination Prohibited
  An employer may not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against an employee who leaves the employee's place of employment to participate in a ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 22.003 - Liability; Reinstatement
  (a) An employer who violates Section 22.002 is liable for any loss of wages and employer-provided benefits incurred by the employee as a result of ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 22.004 - Exemption; Emergency Services Personnel
  (a) Section 22.002 does not apply to individuals employed as emergency services personnel if the employer provides adequate emergency shelter for those individuals. (b) This ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 51.001 - Purpose
  The purpose of this chapter is to ensure that a child is not employed in an occupation or manner that is detrimental to the child's ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 51.002 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Child" means an individual under 18 years of age. (2) "Commission" means the Texas Workforce Commission. (3) "Delivery of newspapers" means ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 51.003 - General Exemptions
  (a) This chapter does not apply to employment of a child: (1) employed: (A) in a nonhazardous occupation; (B) under the direct supervision of the ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 51.011 - Minimum Age
  Except as provided by this chapter, a person commits an offense if the person employs a child under 14 years of age. Acts 1993, 73rd ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 51.012 - Performer Exemption
  The commission by rule may authorize the employment of children under 14 years of age as performers in a motion picture or a theatrical, radio, ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 51.013 - Hours Of Employment; Hardship Exemption
  (a) A person commits an offense if the person permits a child who is 14 or 15 years of age and who is employed by ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 51.014 - Hazardous Occupations
  (a) The commission by rule shall declare an occupation to be hazardous if: (1) the occupation has been declared to be hazardous by an agency ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 51.0145 - Use Of Child For Sales And Solicitation
  (a) For purposes of this section: (1) "Exempt organization" means: (A) a charitable organization, as defined by Section 84.003, Civil Practice and Remedies Code; (B) ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 51.015 - Operation Of Motor Vehicle For Certain Commercial Purposes
  (a) An occupation that involves the operation of a motor vehicle by a child for a commercial purpose is not a hazardous occupation under this ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 51.021 - Inspection; Collection Of Information
  (a) The commission, or a person designated by the commission, may, during working hours: (1) inspect a place where there is good reason to believe ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 51.022 - Certificate Of Age
  (a) A child who is at least 14 years of age may apply to the commission for a certificate of age that states the date ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 51.023 - Rulemaking
  The commission may adopt rules necessary to promote the purpose of this chapter but may not adopt a rule permitting the employment of a child ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 51.024 - Powers Of Commission; Penalty
  (a) The commission may require reports, conduct investigations, and take other action it considers necessary to implement this chapter. (b) In the discharge of the ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 51.031 - Offense; Penalty
  (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), an offense under this chapter is a Class B misdemeanor. (b) An offense under Section 51.014(d) or Section ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 51.032 - Defense To Prosecution
  It is a defense to prosecution of a person employing a child who does not meet the minimum age requirement for a type of employment ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 51.033 - Administrative Penalty
  (a) If the commission determines that a person who employs a child has violated this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter, the commission ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 51.034 - Injunction: Attorney General's Action
  The attorney general may seek injunctive relief in district court against an employer who repeatedly violates the requirements established by this chapter relating to the ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 51.041 - Definition
  In this subchapter, "asset" means: (1) a credit, bank, or savings account or deposit; or (2) any other intangible or personal property. Added by Acts ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 51.042 - Notice Of Delinquency
  (a) If, under a final order, a person is determined to be delinquent in the payment of any amount, including penalties, interest, or other amounts ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 51.043 - Duties Of Notice Recipient
  (a) On receipt of a notice under Section 51.042, the person receiving the notice: (1) shall advise the commission not later than the 20th day ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 51.044 - Levy
  (a) At any time during the 60-day period provided by Section 51.043(a)(2), the commission may levy on the asset or debt by delivery of a ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 51.045 - Notice Effect
  A notice delivered under this subchapter is effective: (1) at the time of delivery against all property, rights to property, credits, and debts involving the ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 51.046 - Discharge Of Liability
  A person acting in accordance with the terms of a notice issued by the commission under this subchapter is discharged from any obligation or liability ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 52.001 - Retail Employer
  (a) A person who is an employer may not require an employee to work seven consecutive days in an establishment, the business of which is ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 52.002 - Employer Formerly Subject To Saturday/Sunday Closing Law
  An employer whose establishment was closed on Saturday or Sunday to comply with Chapter 15, Acts of the 57th Legislature, 1st Called Session, 1961 (Article ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 52.003 - Offense; Penalty; Defense
  (a) A person commits an offense if the person violates this subchapter. (b) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor. (c) It ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 52.011 - Prohibition Of Certain Work By Foreign Crew; Penalty
  (a) A person commits an offense if the person: (1) is an officer or member of a crew of a foreign seagoing vessel; and (2) ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 52.021 - Minimum Length Of Hoe Handles
  (a) An employer of agricultural laborers may not require an employee to use a hoe that has a handle shorter than four feet while performing ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 52.022 - Offense; Penalty
  (a) A person commits an offense if the person violates Section 52.021. (b) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor. Acts 1993, ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 52.031 - Blacklisting Offense; Penalty
  (a) In this section, "blacklist" means to place on a book or list or publish the name of an employee of an individual, firm, company, ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 52.041 - Coercion Of Employee Trade; Penalty
  (a) A person, firm, or corporation commits an offense if the person, firm, or corporation requires or attempts to require by coercion an employee to: ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 52.051 - Penalizing Employee For Compliance With Subpoena
  (a) An employer may not discharge, discipline, or penalize in any manner an employee because the employee complies with a valid subpoena to appear in ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 61.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Commission" means the Texas Workforce Commission. (2) "Day" means a calendar day. (3) "Employee" means an individual who is employed by ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 61.002 - Commission Duties
  (a) The commission shall: (1) administer this chapter; and (2) adopt rules as necessary to implement this chapter. (b) The commission may require reports, conduct ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 61.003 - Governmental Entities Excluded
  This chapter does not apply to the United States, this state, or a political subdivision of this state. Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, § ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 61.004 - Payment Of Certain Fees For Service Of Process
  Notwithstanding Chapter 152 or 154, Local Government Code, or any other law of this state, the fees assessed by a sheriff or constable for service ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 61.005 - Effect Of Refusal To Obey Commission Subpoena; Criminal Penalty
  (a) In the case of contumacy or other refusal by a person to obey a subpoena issued by the commission or an authorized representative of ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 61.011 - Paydays
  (a) An employer shall pay wages to each employee who is exempt from the overtime pay provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 61.012 - Designation Of Paydays; Notice
  (a) An employer shall designate paydays in accordance with Section 61.011. (b) If an employer fails to designate paydays, the employer's paydays are the first ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 61.013 - Payment Other Than On Payday
  An employer shall pay an employee who is not paid on a payday for any reason, including the employee's absence on a payday, on another ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 61.014 - Payment After Termination Of Employment
  (a) An employer shall pay in full an employee who is discharged from employment not later than the sixth day after the date the employee ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 61.015 - Payment Of Commissions And Bonuses
  (a) Wages paid on commission and bonuses are due according to the terms of: (1) an agreement between the employee and employer; or (2) an ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 61.016 - Form Of Payment
  (a) An employer shall pay wages to an employee: (1) in United States currency; (2) by a written instrument issued by the employer that is ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 61.017 - Delivery Of Payment
  (a) An employer shall pay wages through a means authorized by this section. (b) An employer may pay wages by: (1) delivering them to the ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 61.018 - Deduction From Wages
  An employer may not withhold or divert any part of an employee's wages unless the employer: (1) is ordered to do so by a court ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 61.019 - Failure To Pay Wages; Criminal Penalty
  (a) An employer commits an offense if: (1) at the time of hiring an employee, the employer intends to avoid payment of wages owed to ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 61.020 - Failure To Pay Wages; Attorney General Action
  The attorney general may seek injunctive relief in district court against an employer who repeatedly fails to pay wages as required by this chapter. Acts ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 61.031 - Bond
  (a) The commission may require an employer to deposit a bond if: (1) the employer is convicted of two violations of this chapter; or (2) ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 61.032 - Suit To Enforce Bond Requirement
  (a) If an employer fails to deposit a bond required under Section 61.031 before the 11th day after the date on which demand is made ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 61.033 - Failure Of Surety Company To Pay Verified Claim For Wages; Civil Penalty
  (a) A surety company that issues a bond to secure the payment of wages under this chapter and that wilfully fails to pay a verified ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 61.051 - Filing Wage Claim
  (a) An employee who is not paid wages as prescribed by this chapter may file a wage claim with the commission in accordance with this ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 61.052 - Preliminary Wage Determination Order
  (a) An examiner employed by the commission shall analyze each wage claim filed under Section 61.051 and, if the claim alleges facts actionable under this ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 61.0525 - Establishment Of Wage Claim Appeal Tribunals
  (a) The commission shall establish one or more impartial wage claim appeal tribunals to hear and decide disputed wage claims if the commission determines that ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 61.053 - Bad Faith; Administrative Penalty
  (a) If the commission examiner, a wage claim appeal tribunal, or the commission determines that an employer acted in bad faith in not paying wages ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 61.054 - Request For Hearing On Preliminary Order
  (a) Either party may request a hearing before a wage claim appeal tribunal to appeal a preliminary wage determination order made under Section 61. 052. ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 61.055 - Preliminary Order Final If Hearing Not Requested
  If neither party requests a hearing to appeal a preliminary wage determination order within the period prescribed by Section 61.054, the order becomes the final ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 61.056 - Payment Required If Hearing Not Requested
  (a) An employer that does not request a hearing within the period prescribed by Section 61.054 to appeal a preliminary wage determination order shall pay ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 61.057 - Notice; Time For Hearing
  (a) A notice regarding an administrative hearing conducted under this subchapter must be mailed by the wage claim appeal tribunal not later than the 21st ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 61.058 - Hearing Procedures
  (a) A hearing conducted under this subchapter is subject to the rules and hearings procedures used by the commission in the determination of a claim ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 61.059 - Consideration Of Preliminary Wage Determination Order
  The wage claim appeal tribunal may modify, affirm, or rescind a preliminary wage determination order. Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, § 1, eff. Sept. ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 61.060 - Order After Hearing
  After a hearing, the wage claim appeal tribunal shall enter a written order for the payment of wages that the tribunal determines to be due ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 61.061 - Notice And Finality Of Order
  (a) The wage claim appeal tribunal shall mail to each party to the appeal notice of: (1) the decision; (2) the amount of wages subject ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 61.0611 - Removal Or Transfer Of Claim Pending Before Wage Claim Appeal Tribunal
  (a) The commission by order may remove to itself or transfer to another wage claim appeal tribunal the proceedings on a wage claim pending before ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 61.0612 - Commission Review Of Wage Claim Appeal Tribunal Order
  The commission may: (1) on its own motion: (A) affirm, modify, or set aside an order issued under Section 61.061 on the basis of the ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 61.0613 - Notice Of Commission Action
  (a) The commission shall mail to each party to the appeal under Section 61.0612 notice of: (1) the commission's decision; (2) the amount of wages ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 61.0614 - Finality Of Commission Order
  An order of the commission becomes final 14 days after the date the order is mailed unless before that date: (1) the commission by order ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 61.062 - Judicial Review
  (a) A party who has exhausted the party's administrative remedies under this chapter, other than a motion for rehearing, may bring a suit to appeal ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 61.063 - Payment To Commission; Escrow Pending Review; Waiver
  (a) Not later than the 30th day after the date a commission order becomes final, the party required to pay wages or a penalty shall: ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 61.064 - Payment To Employee
  Not later than the 30th day after the date on which a claim is finally adjudicated or otherwise resolved, the commission shall pay to the ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 61.065 - Deposit Of Penalty
  The commission shall deposit a penalty collected under this subchapter in the unemployment compensation special administration fund established under Subchapter E, Chapter 203. Acts 1993, ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 61.066 - Commission Action; Enforcement Of Order
  (a) The commission, in the name of the state and the attorney general, may: (1) bring a suit in a district court in Travis County ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 61.067 - Reciprocal Collection Arrangements
  The commission may enter into reciprocal arrangements with appropriate authorized agencies of the United States or other states for the collection of wage claims that ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 61.081 - Creation And Attachment Of Lien
  (a) A final order of the commission against an employer indebted to the state for penalties or wages, unless timely appealed to a court, is ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 61.082 - Enforcement Of Lien
  (a) Subchapters A and B, Chapter 113, Tax Code, govern the enforcement of a lien established under this subchapter. (b) In administering and enforcing the ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 61.0825 - Priority Of Lien
  A lien established under this subchapter is superior to any other lien on the same property, with the exception of a lien for ad valorem ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 61.083 - Filing; Fee
  (a) A lien under this subchapter may be recorded in the book entitled "State Tax Liens" kept by the county clerk as provided by Section ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 61.084 - Release Of Lien
  (a) A lien under this subchapter may be released in the manner provided by Subchapter A, Chapter 113, Tax Code, for a state tax lien. ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 61.085 - Assignment Of Lien
  A lien securing wages due under this chapter may be assigned to the claimant, at the claimant's request. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 61.091 - Notice Of Delinquency
  (a) If, under a final order, a person is determined to be delinquent in the payment of wages, penalties, interest, or other amounts due under ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 61.092 - Duties Of Notice Recipient
  (a) On receipt of a notice under this subchapter, the person receiving the notice: (1) shall advise the commission not later than the 20th day ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 61.093 - Levy
  (a) At any time during the 60-day period provided by Section 61.092(a)(2), the commission may levy on the asset or debt by delivery of a ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 61.094 - Notice Effect
  A notice delivered under this subchapter is effective: (1) at the time of delivery against all property, rights to property, credits, or debts involving the ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 61.095 - Discharge Of Liability
  A person acting in accordance with the terms of the notice issued by the commission under this subchapter is discharged from any obligation or liability ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 62.001 - Short Title
  This chapter may be cited as the Texas Minimum Wage Act. Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 62.002 - Definitions
  In this chapter, unless the context requires a different definition: (1) "Agricultural piece rate worker" means a person: (A) who is employed as a hand ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 62.003 - Earnings Statement
  (a) At the end of each pay period, an employer shall give each employee a written earnings statement covering the pay period. (b) An earnings ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 62.004 - Provision Of Information
  The commission shall provide information to the public about this chapter to ensure that both employers and employees in this state are fully aware of: ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 62.005 - Collective Bargaining Not Impaired
  This chapter does not interfere with or in any way diminish the right of employees to bargain collectively with their employer through representatives chosen by ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 62.051 - Minimum Wage
  Except as provided by Section 62.057, an employer shall pay to each employee the federal minimum wage under Section 6, Fair Labor Standards Act of ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 62.0515 - Application Of Minimum Wage To Certain Governmental Entities; Certain Agreements With Governmental Entities
  (a) Except as otherwise provided by this section, the minimum wage provided by this chapter supersedes a wage established in an ordinance, order, or charter ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 62.052 - Tipped Employees
  (a) In determining the wage of a tipped employee, the amount paid the employee by the employer is the amount described as paid to a ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 62.053 - Cost Of Meals Or Lodging
  In computing the wage paid to an employee, an employer may include the reasonable cost to the employer of furnishing meals, lodging, or both to ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 62.054 - Certain Employees Subject To Call
  An employer may not be required to pay an employee who lives on the premises of a business and who is assigned certain working hours ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 62.057 - Patients And Clients Of Texas Department Of Mental Health And Mental Retardation
  (a) A person may be compensated for services rendered to the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation or a department facility at a ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 62.101 - Definition.
  In this subchapter, "commissioner" means the commissioner of agriculture. Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 62.102 - Minimum Wage For Agricultural Piece Rate Workers
  (a) A person employed as an agricultural piece rate worker to harvest a commodity for which a piece rate has been established by the commissioner ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 62.103 - Piece Rate Determined By Commissioner
  (a) The commissioner shall determine a piece rate for each agricultural commodity that is commercially produced in substantial quantity in this state. (b) For each ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 62.104 - Collection Of Information
  (a) The commissioner shall collect sufficient information about the actual productivity of hand harvesters of agricultural commodities in this state to reasonably determine a piece ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 62.105 - Computation Of Piece Rate
  (a) From the information collected under Section 62.104, the average hourly productivity of hand harvest laborers for each agricultural commodity commercially produced in substantial quantity ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 62.106 - Hearings
  (a) Before issuing an order establishing a piece rate, the commissioner or a person designated by the commissioner shall hold a public hearing at which ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 62.107 - Order Establishing Piece Rate
  (a) An order of the commissioner establishing or modifying a piece rate may not take effect before the 31st day after the date the order ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 62.108 - Rules
  The commissioner may adopt rules necessary for the proper administration of this subchapter, including procedures for giving notice of and conducting hearings. Acts 1993, 73rd ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 62.109 - Appeal Of Commissioner's Decision
  (a) Unless set aside by a judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction, the commissioner's decision establishing a piece rate is final and binding on ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 62.110 - Change In Piece Rate
  A new piece rate may be established for a commodity in the manner provided for the establishment of an initial piece rate at any time ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 62.111 - Annual Review Of Piece Rates
  The commissioner shall review each piece rate at least annually and shall determine if a new piece rate is needed. Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 62.112 - Piece Rate For Certain Commodities Prohibited
  (a) A piece rate may not be established for harvesting of a commodity if, in the commissioner's judgment: (1) sufficient information is not available for ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 62.113 - Application To Direct Employment And Contract Labor
  This subchapter applies to: (1) a person directly employed by an owner, operator, or manager of a farm; and (2) a person whose services to ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 62.114 - Suspension Of Piece Rate
  The commissioner by order may suspend a piece rate in a specified area for not more than 30 days in an emergency caused by: (1) ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 62.151 - Person Covered By Federal Act
  This chapter and a municipal ordinance or charter provision governing wages in private employment, other than wages under a public contract, do not apply to ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 62.152 - Employment By Religious, Educational, Charitable, Or Nonprofit Organization
  An employer is exempt from this chapter with respect to the employment of a person who is: (1) a member of a religious order while ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 62.153 - Employment Of Certain Professionals, Salespersons, And Public Officials
  An employer is exempt from this chapter with respect to the employment of a person: (1) employed in a bona fide executive, administrative, or professional ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 62.154 - Domestic Employment
  An employer is exempt from this chapter with respect to the employment of a person who: (1) performs domestic services in or about a private ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 62.155 - Employment Of Certain Youths And Students
  An employer is exempt from this chapter with respect to the employment of a person who: (1) is less than 18 years of age and ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 62.156 - Employment Of Inmates
  An employer is exempt from this chapter with respect to the employment of a person who performs services while imprisoned in the institutional division of ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 62.157 - Employment Of Certain Family Members
  An employer is exempt from this chapter with respect to employment of the employer's brother, sister, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, child, spouse, parent, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, ward, or ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 62.158 - Certain Amusement And Recreational Establishments
  An employer is exempt from this chapter with respect to employment in an amusement or recreational establishment that: (1) does not operate for more than ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 62.159 - Certain Employers Not Contributing To Unemployment Compensation Fund; Certificate
  (a) An employer that is not liable for payment of contributions to the unemployment compensation fund under Subtitle A, Title 4, is exempt from this ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 62.160 - Agricultural Exemptions
  (a) An employer is exempt from this chapter with respect to employment of a person in dairy farming. (b) Sections 62.051-62.054 and Subchapter C do ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 62.161 - Sheltered Workshops
  A nonprofit charitable organization that is engaged in evaluating, training, and employment services for clients with disabilities and that complies with federal regulations covering those ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 62.201 - Civil Penalty
  An employer who violates Section 62.051, 62.052, 62.053, or 62.054 or Subchapter C is liable to an affected employee in the amount of the unpaid ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 62.202 - Limitations
  An action to recover a liability imposed by this subchapter must be brought not later than the second anniversary of the date on which the ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 62.203 - Plaintiffs
  (a) An action to recover a liability under this subchapter may be brought by an employee for that employee and other similarly affected employees. (b) ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 62.204 - Required Findings
  At the trial of an action brought under this subchapter, the plaintiff recovers if the jury or the court finds from a preponderance of the ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 62.205 - Attorney's Fees; Costs
  In addition to a judgment awarded to the plaintiff, the court shall allow reasonable attorney's fees and costs of the action to be paid by ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 63.001 - Assignment Of Unearned Wages; Notice Required
  An employee's assignment of the employee's wages or a salary is not effective against the employee's employer in any suit for wages or salaries that ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 63.002 - Exemption
  This chapter does not affect Section 22.002, Education Code. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, § 9.17(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 64.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Employer's evidence of indebtedness" means an instrument, other than money, used by a person to pay an employee or laborer of ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 64.002 - Redemption Of Evidence Of Indebtedness
  (a) A person who uses an employer's evidence of indebtedness shall, on the demand for redemption and presentation of the employer's evidence of indebtedness by ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 64.003 - Action To Enforce Redemption; Penalty
  (a) A holder who under Section 64.002 presents an employer's evidence of indebtedness and demands redemption is entitled, if the person using the employer's evidence ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 81.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Clearinghouse" means the Work and Family Policies Clearinghouse. (2) "Commission" means the Texas Workforce Commission. Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 81.003 - Work And Family Policies Clearinghouse
  The Work and Family Policies Clearinghouse is within the commission. Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 81.004 - Clearinghouse Powers And Duties
  (a) The clearinghouse shall provide technical assistance and information on dependent care and other employment-related family issues to public and private employers, state agencies, policymakers, ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 81.0045 - Dependent Care Grant Program
  (a) The clearinghouse may establish a grant program to provide funds to public or private persons to conduct demonstration dependent care projects. (b) The clearinghouse ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 81.0046 - Promotion Of Employee Dependent Care Benefits
  In providing technical assistance and information under this chapter, the clearinghouse shall encourage employers to provide employee dependent care benefits by: (1) promoting the economic ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 81.005 - Deposit Of Materials
  Materials on employment-related family issues that are published by state agencies may be deposited with the clearinghouse for distribution to employers, job applicants, and other ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 81.007 - Rules
  The commission by rule may adopt procedures to implement functions under Sections 81.004 and 81.005. In adopting rules under this section, the commission shall consider ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 81.008 - Gifts, Grants, And Donations
  (a) The clearinghouse may accept a gift or grant from a public or private entity to fund any activity under this chapter. (b) The commission ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 82.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Employee benefit plan" includes: (A) a retirement benefits plan; (B) a death benefits plan; and (C) a savings plan. (2) "Employer" ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 82.002 - Discharge Of Liability
  (a) A payment or refund made by an employer or trustee under a written employee benefit plan to a person described by Subsection (b) fully ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 82.003 - Notice
  (a) The notice described by Section 82.002 must be received at: (1) the employer's principal place of business in this state, if given to an ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 82.004 - Corporation May Transfer Stock Ownership
  A corporation, the stock of which is a part of a payment or refund that is made as provided by Section 82.002, may accept the ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 82.005 - Limited Effect
  This chapter does not affect a claim or right to a payment or refund between persons other than: (1) an employer or trustee that makes ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 91.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Applicant" means a business entity applying for a license or the renewal of a license under this chapter. (2) "Assigned employee" ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 91.002 - Rules
  (a) The commission shall adopt rules as necessary to administer this chapter. (b) Each person who offers staff leasing services is subject to this chapter ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 91.003 - Interagency Cooperation
  (a) Each state agency that in performing duties under other law affects the regulation of staff leasing services shall cooperate with the department and other ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 91.004 - Effect Of Other Law On Clients And Employees
  (a) This chapter does not exempt a client of a license holder, or any assigned employee, from any other license requirements imposed under local, state, ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 91.005 - Application Of Certain Procurement Laws
  With respect to a bid, contract, purchase order, or agreement entered into with the state or a political subdivision of the state, a client company's ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 91.006 - Workers' Compensation Coverage
  (a) A certificate of insurance coverage showing that a license holder maintains a policy of workers' compensation insurance constitutes proof of workers' compensation insurance coverage ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 91.007 - Application Of Labor Relations Laws
  This chapter does not relieve a client company of a right, obligation, or duty under: (1) Chapter 101; (2) the federal National Labor Relations Act ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 91.008 - Applicability Of Continuing Education Law
  Section 51.405, Occupations Code, does not apply to this chapter. Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 816, § 14.003, eff. Sept. 1, 2003. ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 91.011 - License Required
  A person may not engage in or offer staff leasing services in this state unless the person holds a license issued under this chapter. Added ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 91.012 - General License Requirements
  To be qualified to serve as a controlling person of a license holder under this chapter, that person must be at least 18 years of ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 91.013 - Background Investigations
  (a) On receipt of an original application for a license, the department shall conduct a thorough background investigation of each individual applicant and of each ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 91.014 - Net Worth Requirements
  (a) An applicant for an original or renewal license must demonstrate a net worth as follows: (1) $50,000 if the applicant employs fewer than 250 ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 91.015 - License Application
  (a) To receive a staff leasing services company original license, a person shall file with the department a written application accompanied by the application fee. ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 91.016 - License Issuance; Term
  (a) The department shall issue a license to an applicant who the department determines has met the requirements of this chapter. The department shall notify ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 91.017 - Fees
  (a) Each applicant for an original or renewal staff leasing services company license shall pay to the department before the issuance of the license or ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 91.018 - License Not Assignable; Change Of Name Or Location
  (a) A license holder may not conduct business under any name other than that specified in the license. A license issued under this chapter is ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 91.019 - Limited License
  (a) The commission by rule shall provide for the issuance of a limited license to a person who seeks to offer limited staff leasing services ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 91.020 - Grounds For Disciplinary Action
  The department may take disciplinary action against a license holder on any of the following grounds: (1) engaging in staff leasing services or offering to ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 91.031 - Agreement; Notice
  (a) A license holder shall establish the terms of a staff leasing services agreement by a written contract between the license holder and the client ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 91.032 - Contract Requirements
  (a) A contract between a license holder and a client company must provide that the license holder: (1) shares, as provided by Subsection (b), with ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 91.041 - Employee Benefit Plans; Required Disclosure; Other Reports
  (a) A license holder may sponsor and maintain employee benefit plans for the benefit of assigned employees. A client company may include assigned employees in ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 91.042 - Workers' Compensation Insurance
  (a) A license holder may elect to obtain workers' compensation insurance coverage for the license holder's assigned employees through an insurance company as defined under ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 91.043 - Health Benefit Plans
  (a) A license holder may not sponsor a plan of self-insurance for health benefits except as permitted by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 91.044 - Unemployment Taxes; Payroll
  (a) A license holder is the employer of an assigned employee for purposes of Subtitle A, Title 4, and, except for wages subject to Section ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 91.045 - Posting Requirements
  (a) Each license holder shall post in a conspicuous place in the license holder's principal place of business in this state the license issued under ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 91.046 - Contractual Duties
  Each license holder is responsible for the license holder's contractual duties and responsibilities to manage, maintain, collect, and make timely payments for: (1) insurance premiums; ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 91.047 - Compliance With Other Laws
  Each license holder shall comply with all appropriate state and federal laws relating to reporting, sponsoring, filing, and maintaining benefit and welfare plans. Added by ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 91.048 - Required Information
  Each license holder shall: (1) maintain adequate books and records regarding the license holder's duties and responsibilities; (2) maintain and make available at all times ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 91.049 - Agent For Service Of Process
  Each license holder shall maintain a registered agent for the service of process in this state. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, § ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 91.061 - Prohibited Acts
  A person may not: (1) engage in or offer staff leasing services without holding a license under this chapter as a staff leasing services company; ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 91.062 - Action By Attorney General
  (a) The executive director may notify the attorney general of a violation of this chapter. The attorney general may apply to a district court in ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 91.063 - Criminal Penalty
  (a) A person who violates Section 91.061 commits an offense. (b) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor. Added by Acts 1995, ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 92.001 - Purpose
  (a) The legislature finds that this chapter is necessary to: (1) provide for the health, safety, and welfare of workers throughout this state; and (2) ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 92.002 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Commission" means the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation. (2) Repealed by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 816, § 16.004(1). (3) ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 92.003 - Agency Powers And Duties
  The department and commission shall exercise the regulatory, administrative, and licensing authority granted under this chapter as provided by Chapter 51, Occupations Code. Added by ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 92.004 - Applicability Of Other Law
  Section 51.405, Occupations Code, does not apply to this chapter. Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 816, § 16.002, eff. Sept. 1, 2003. ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 92.011 - License Required
  A person may not operate as a temporary common worker employer in this state unless the person holds a license issued under this chapter for ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 92.012 - Exemptions From Licensing Requirement
  This chapter does not apply to: (1) a temporary skilled labor agency; (2) a staff leasing services company; (3) an employment counselor; (4) a talent ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 92.013 - Effect Of Other Regulation
  (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a license issued under this chapter supersedes a license required or issued by a municipality or other governmental ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 92.014 - License Application And Issuance
  (a) The department shall issue a temporary common worker employer license to a person who meets the application requirements established by the executive director and ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 92.015 - License Renewal
  (a) A license issued under this chapter is valid for one year from the date of issuance and may be renewed on payment of the ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 92.021 - License Holder As Employer
  (a) Each license holder is the employer of the common workers provided by that license holder. (b) A license holder may hire, reassign, control, direct, ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 92.022 - Required Records; Confidentiality
  (a) Each license holder shall maintain and make available to a representative of the department records that show for each common worker provided by the ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 92.023 - Posting Of Certain Information
  (a) Each license holder shall post the license for a place of business at which the license holder operates as a temporary common worker employer ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 92.024 - Labor Hall Requirements
  A license holder that operates a labor hall as part of a licensed premises shall provide adequate facilities for a worker waiting for a job ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 92.025 - Certain Charges And Deductions Prohibited
  (a) A license holder may not charge a common worker for: (1) safety equipment, clothing, or accessories required by the nature of the work, either ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 92.031 - Criminal Penalty
  (a) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly or intentionally violates: (1) this chapter; (2) a rule adopted under this chapter; or (3) ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 93.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Temporary employee" means an individual hired for a temporary employment service. (2) "Temporary employment service" means a person who employs individuals ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 93.002 - Prohibition
  A temporary employment service may not deny an application for, or placement in, a position of employment to an individual for the sole reason that ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 93.003 - No Cause Of Action
  This chapter does not create a private cause of action for any person or class of persons. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 574, ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 101.001 - Right To Organize
  All persons engaged in any kind of labor may associate and form trade unions and other organizations to protect themselves in their personal labor in ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 101.002 - Right To Influence Another Regarding Employment
  (a) A person by peaceful and lawful means may induce or attempt to induce another to: (1) enter or refuse to enter a particular employment; ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 101.003 - Right To Bargain
  A person's inherent right to work and to bargain freely with the person's employer, individually or collectively, for terms of the person's employment may not ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 101.004 - Contract For Withholding Union Dues From Employee's Compensation Void Without Employee's Consent
  A contract that permits or requires the retention of part of an employee's compensation to pay dues or assessments on the employee's part to a ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 101.051 - Definition
  In this subchapter, "labor union" means an incorporated or unincorporated association, group, union, lodge, local, branch, or subordinate organization of a union of working persons ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 101.052 - Denial Of Employment Based On Labor Union Membership Prohibited
  A person may not be denied employment based on membership or nonmembership in a labor union. Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, § 1, eff. ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 101.053 - Contract Requiring Or Prohibiting Labor Union Membership Void
  A contract is void if it requires that, to work for an employer, employees or applicants for employment: (1) must be or may not be ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 101.101 - Definitions
  In this subchapter: (1) "Enforcement officer" means the attorney general, district attorney, or county attorney. (2) "Labor organizer" means a person who for a financial ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 101.102 - Legislative Findings; Policy
  (a) The legislature finds that because the activities of labor unions affect the economic conditions of the country and the state by entering into almost ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 101.103 - Liberal Construction
  (a) This subchapter shall be liberally construed to: (1) achieve the purposes provided by Section 101.102; and (2) protect the rights of working persons to ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 101.104 - Method Of Election Of Officers, Agents, Organizers, And Representatives
  (a) An officer, agent, organizer, or representative of a labor union must be elected by secret ballot and by majority vote of the members present ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 101.105 - Annual Election Of Officers, Agents, Organizers, And Representatives
  An election for labor union officers, agents, organizers, and representatives must be held at least once each year, except as provided by Section 101.108. Acts ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 101.106 - Notice Of Election
  Except as provided by Section 101.108, a labor union shall give members at least seven days' notice of an election under Section 101.105. The notice ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 101.107 - Results Of Election
  The results of an election held under Section 101.105 shall be determined and declared by the president and the secretary at the time in the ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 101.108 - Certain Unions Excepted
  Sections 101.104-101.107 do not apply to a union that: (1) under its constitution, bylaws, or other organization rules, held its elections for officers and representatives ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 101.109 - Certain Persons Prohibited From Holding Office
  (a) A person may not serve as a labor union officer or as a labor organizer if the person: (1) is an alien; or (2) ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 101.110 - Labor Organizers; Organizer's Card
  (a) A labor organizer operating in this state must apply in writing for an organizer's card before soliciting members for the organizer's organization. (b) An ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 101.111 - Fee For Privilege To Work Prohibited
  (a) A labor union, a labor organizer, or an officer, member, agent, or representative of a labor union may not collect, receive, or demand, directly ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 101.112 - Excessive Fees Prohibited
  (a) A labor union or an officer, agent, or member of a labor union may not charge or receive initiation fees, dues, fines, or other ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 101.113 - Advance Fees
  (a) On payment in full by an applicant for labor union membership of all initiation fees or dues regularly assessed by the union, the union ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 101.114 - Fee Receipt Required
  A labor organizer or an officer, agent, or member of a labor union may not collect a fee, dues, or other sum in connection with ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 101.115 - Construction Of Fee Restrictions
  Sections 101.111, 101.113, and 101.114 may not be construed as preventing any type of bargaining agreement or limiting the bargaining power of a labor union. ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 101.116 - Member In Armed Forces
  A union member who, because of service with the United States armed forces, has been unable to pay any dues or assessment levied by a ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 101.117 - Reasonable Time For Decision On Membership Required
  A labor union may not refuse to give a person desiring membership in the union a reasonable time after obtaining the promise of employment in ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 101.118 - Expulsion Of Member
  (a) A labor union may not expel a union member without: (1) good cause; and (2) a fair and public hearing by and within the ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 101.119 - Records
  (a) Each labor union in this state shall keep accurate books of accounts that: (1) itemize each receipt from any source; (2) itemize each expenditure ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 101.120 - Reports
  A labor union required to file reports with the United States Secretary of Labor under Section 201, Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 (29 ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 101.121 - Civil Penalty
  A labor union that violates a provision of this subchapter is liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 for each violation. The civil ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 101.122 - Enforcement By Civil Process
  (a) A district court has jurisdiction, on the application of the state acting through an enforcement officer, to issue a restraining order, a temporary or ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 101.123 - Offense; Penalty
  (a) A labor union officer or a labor organizer commits an offense if the person violates a provision of this subchapter. (b) An offense under ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 101.124 - Enforcement Officers
  The attorney general, and each district attorney and county attorney, within the attorney's respective jurisdiction, shall: (1) prosecute all criminal proceedings under this subchapter; and ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 101.151 - Definition
  In this subchapter, "picketing" includes the stationing of a person for an organization to: (1) induce anyone not to enter the premises being picketed; (2) ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 101.152 - Mass Picketing Prohibited
  (a) A person may not engage in any form of picketing activity in which a picket constitutes any character of obstacle to the free ingress ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 101.153 - Use Of Insulting, Threatening, Or Obscene Language Prohibited
  A person may not, by use of insulting, threatening, or obscene language, interfere with or intimidate or seek to interfere with or intimidate another: (1) ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 101.154 - Picketing Intended To Secure Breach Of Labor Agreement Prohibited
  A person may not engage in picketing the purpose of which, directly or indirectly, is to secure the disregard or breach of a valid existing ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 101.155 - Declaration Or Publication Of Continuation Of Enjoined Picketing Prohibited
  A person may not declare or publicize the continued existence of actual or constructive picketing at a point or directed against a premises after a ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 101.156 - Offense; Penalty
  (a) A person commits an offense if the person violates Section 101.152, 101.153, 101.154, or 101.155. Each separate act of violation constitutes a separate offense. ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 101.201 - Secondary Picketing Prohibited
  (a) A person may not establish, call, participate in, or aid picketing at or near the premises of an employer with whom a labor dispute ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 101.202 - Offense; Penalty
  (a) A person commits an offense if the person violates any provision of this subchapter. (b) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 101.203 - Civil Liability
  (a) A person who violates any provision of this subchapter is liable to a person damaged by the violation for the damages resulting from the ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 101.204 - Enforcement
  The state, acting through the attorney general or a district attorney or county attorney, may institute a suit in district court to enjoin a person ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 101.205 - Venue
  Venue for a suit or cause of action arising under this subchapter is in: (1) the county in which the violation is alleged to have ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 101.251 - Definitions
  In this subchapter: (1) "Labor organization" means any organization in which employees participate and that exists in whole or in part to deal with one ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 101.252 - Liability Of Labor Organization
  A labor organization whose members picket or strike against a person is liable for damages for a loss resulting to the person because of the ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 101.301 - Interference With Right To Work; Liability
  (a) The right of a person to work may not be denied or abridged because of membership or nonmembership in a labor union or other ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 101.302 - Injunctive Relief
  (a) The attorney general or a district or county attorney may bring an action in district court to enjoin a violation of this subchapter. (b) ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 101.303 - Assignment Of District Judge
  Not later than the second day after the receipt of notice of institution of a cause of action under this subchapter, a party to the ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 102.001 - Definition
  In this chapter, "board" means an arbitration board appointed under this chapter. Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 102.002 - Dispute Resolution Through Arbitration
  (a) An employer and employees may submit a dispute or grievance resulting from the employer's and employees' work relationship to a board for a hearing ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 102.011 - Number Of Board Members
  A board established under this chapter must be composed of five members. Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, § 1, eff. Sept. 1. 1993. ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 102.012 - Employer Representation On Board
  The employer may designate two arbitrators to serve on the board. Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 102.013 - Employee Representation On Board
  (a) In a dispute or grievance in which the affected employees are members in good standing of a labor organization: (1) if the organization is ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 102.014 - Chairman
  (a) The four arbitrators selected under Sections 102.012 and 102.013 shall designate a fifth arbitrator who serves as the chairman of the board. (b) If ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 102.015 - Board Secretary
  The board shall select one member to act as secretary for the board. Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 102.016 - Arbitrator's Consent To Act
  (a) An arbitrator selected under this chapter must: (1) sign a form consenting to serve as an arbitrator; and (2) take and sign an oath ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 102.021 - Powers And Duties Of Board
  (a) A board may adopt and enforce rules to be followed at board hearings. (b) The board may set a schedule of sessions and adjournments. ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 102.022 - Chairman's Duties
  (a) The chairman of the board may: (1) administer oaths; and (2) issue subpoenas for the production of books and papers and the attendance of ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 102.023 - Issuance Of Subpoenas
  (a) The board's secretary shall sign each subpoena issued under this chapter. (b) The board may authorize a person of full age to serve a ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 102.031 - Employee Termination Restricted
  During the period that the arbitration is pending, an employer or receiver or an agent of the employer may not discharge an employee who is ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 102.032 - Prohibitions Against Strikes Or Boycotts
  (a) During the period that arbitration is pending, a labor organization that represents employees who are parties to the arbitration may not order or aid ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 102.041 - Written Submission Of Dispute Or Grievance
  (a) The question to be decided by the board must be submitted to the board in writing, signed by: (1) the employer or receiver; and ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 102.042 - Hearing; Notice
  (a) The board shall conduct a hearing not later than the 10th day after the agreement to arbitrate is filed. (b) Each party to the ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 102.051 - Arbitration Petition
  A board may submit a written petition signed by a majority of the board to a district judge in the county in which the dispute ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 102.052 - Court Order Required
  On receipt of a petition filed under Section 102.051, the judge shall issue an order establishing an arbitration board. The order shall refer the matter ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 102.053 - Filing Of Petition And Order
  The petition and the subsequent order or a copy of the petition and order shall be filed with the district clerk in the county in ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 102.061 - Surety Bond
  Before a board considers a dispute or grievance, each party shall file a bond in an amount set by the board and conditioned on the ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 102.062 - Board Member Expenses
  A member of the board is entitled to receive: (1) three dollars a day for each day of actual service on the board not to ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 102.063 - Reimbursement Of Witness
  A witness called by the board is entitled to receive: (1) 50 cents a day for each day's attendance; and (2) five cents a mile ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 102.064 - Fees
  (a) The board may charge fees and mileage paid under Sections 102.062 and 102.063 against either or both parties. (b) Fees and mileage charged against ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 102.071 - Termination Of Board's Power
  Except as provided by Section 102.072, a board's power ends on the determination of the grievance or dispute by the board. Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 102.072 - Additional Dispute Or Grievance
  (a) If, at the time a board renders its determination, a similar grievance or dispute exists between the same class of persons for which a ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 102.073 - Copies Of Award; Issuance
  (a) The board shall issue three copies of the arbitration award. (b) The board shall: (1) file one copy of the award with the district ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 102.074 - Judgment On Award; Effective Date; Exception
  (a) Judgment shall be entered on an award made under this chapter and the award takes effect, unless a timely exception is filed, on the ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 102.075 - Appeals
  (a) Either party to an arbitration case decided by a district court may file an appeal of the district court's decision not later than the ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 103.001 - Purpose; Legislative Finding
  The legislature finds that the disclosure by an employer of truthful information regarding a current or former employee protects employment relationships and benefits the public ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 103.002 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Employee" means a person who performs services for an employer, whether or not for compensation. (2) "Employer" means a person who ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 103.003 - Authorized Disclosure; Application To Certain Employees
  (a) An employer may disclose information about a current or former employee's job performance to a prospective employer of the current or former employee on ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 103.004 - Immunity From Civil Liability; Employer Representatives
  (a) An employer who discloses information about a current or former employee under Section 103.003 is immune from civil liability for that disclosure or any ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 103.005 - Employment Reference
  This chapter does not require an employer to provide an employment reference to or about a current or former employee. Added by Acts 1999, 76th ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 201.001 - Short Title
  This subtitle may be cited as the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act. Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 201.011 - General Definitions
  In this subtitle: (1) "Base period" means: (A) the four consecutive completed calendar quarters, prescribed by the commission, in the five consecutive completed calendar quarters ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 201.012 - Definition Of Misconduct
  (a) "Misconduct" means mismanagement of a position of employment by action or inaction, neglect that jeopardizes the life or property of another, intentional wrongdoing or ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 201.021 - General Definition Of Employer
  (a) In this subtitle, "employer" means an employing unit that: (1) paid wages of $1,500 or more during a calendar quarter in the current or ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 201.022 - Effect Of Business Acquisition
  In this subtitle, "employer" also means an individual or employing unit that acquires or otherwise receives, through any means, all or part of the organization, ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 201.023 - Tax-Exempt Nonprofit Organization
  In this subtitle, "employer" also means an employing unit that: (1) is a nonprofit organization under Section 501(c)(3), Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 201.024 - Election To Be Employer
  In this subtitle, "employer" also means an employing unit that has elected to become an employer under Section 205.001, 205.002, 206.002, or 206.003. Acts 1993, ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 201.025 - Employer Under Federal Law
  In this subtitle, "employer" also means: (1) an employing unit that is liable for the payment of taxes under the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (26 ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 201.026 - State; Political Subdivision
  In this subtitle, "employer" also means a state, a political subdivision of a state, or an instrumentality of a state or political subdivision of a ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 201.027 - Employer Of Domestic Service Worker
  (a) In this subtitle, "employer" also means an employing unit that paid cash wages of $1,000 or more during a calendar quarter in the current ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 201.028 - Employer Of Farm And Ranch Laborer
  (a) In this subtitle, "employer" also means an employing unit that paid wages for, or employed individuals in, farm and ranch labor in accordance with ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 201.029 - Temporary Help Firm
  For purposes of this subtitle, a temporary help firm is the employer of an individual employed by the firm as a temporary employee. Added by ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 201.030 - Staff Leasing Services Company
  For the purposes of this subtitle, "staff leasing services company" has the meaning assigned by Section 91.001. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1379, ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 201.041 - General Definition Of Employment
  In this subtitle, "employment" means a service, including service in interstate commerce, performed by an individual for wages or under an express or implied contract ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 201.042 - Service Of Driver Or Salesman
  In this subtitle, "employment" includes service: (1) as an agent-driver or commission-driver who delivers a meat product, vegetable product, fruit product, bakery product, laundry, dry ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 201.043 - Location Of Service
  (a) In this subtitle, "employment" includes service performed in this state or in and outside this state if: (1) the service is localized in this ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 201.044 - Service Under Reciprocal Agreement
  In this subtitle, "employment" includes service that is performed by an individual and that is covered by a reciprocal agreement under this subtitle between the ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 201.045 - Service On Vessel Or Aircraft
  In this subtitle, "employment" includes service performed on or in connection with an American vessel or aircraft if: (1) the service is employment under Section ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 201.046 - Employment To Assist Employee Or Agent
  (a) An individual employed to perform or to assist in performing the work of an employee or agent of an employing unit is employed by ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 201.047 - Farm And Ranch Labor As Employment
  (a) Farm and ranch labor is employment for the purposes of this subtitle if the labor: (1) is performed by a seasonal worker employed on ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 201.048 - Service For Indian Tribe
  Except as provided by Sections 201.063 and 201.067, in this subtitle, "employment" includes service performed in the employ of an Indian tribe if the services ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 201.061 - Service Eligible Under Act Of Congress
  In this subtitle, "employment" does not include service for which unemployment compensation is payable under an unemployment compensation system established by an Act of Congress. ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 201.062 - Service Under Arrangement With Agency
  In this subtitle, "employment" does not include service under an arrangement that is between the commission and the agency that administers another state's or a ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 201.063 - Certain Government Service
  (a) In this subtitle, "employment" does not include: (1) service in the employ of a political subdivision or of an instrumentality of a political subdivision ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 201.064 - Domestic Service
  In this subtitle, "employment" does not include domestic service in a private home, local college club, or local chapter of a college fraternity or sorority, ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 201.065 - Service By Relative
  In this subtitle, "employment" does not include: (1) service of an individual in the employ of the individual's son, daughter, or spouse; or (2) service ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 201.066 - Religious Service
  In this subtitle, "employment" does not include: (1) service in the employ of: (A) a church; (B) a convention or association of churches; or (C) ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 201.067 - Rehabilitative Service; Work Relief; Exception For Services Performed By Certain Blind Individuals
  (a) In this subtitle, "employment" does not include service performed by an individual who: (1) receives rehabilitative work or paying work in the employ of ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 201.068 - Service In Hospital
  In this subtitle, "employment" does not include: (1) service as a student nurse who is: (A) employed by a hospital or a nurses' training school; ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 201.069 - Service Of Student
  In this subtitle, "employment" does not include: (1) service performed in the employ of a school, college, or university by a student who is enrolled ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 201.070 - Service As Product Demonstrator; Salesman
  In this subtitle, "employment" does not include: (1) service by an individual as a product demonstrator if: (A) the service is performed under a written ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 201.071 - Service As Insurance Agent
  In this subtitle, "employment" does not include service as an insurance agent for which the only remuneration for the service is a commission. Acts 1993, ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 201.072 - Service As Real Estate Broker
  In this subtitle, "employment" does not include: (1) service performed by an individual as a real estate broker or salesperson if: (A) the individual engages ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 201.073 - Delivery Service; Newspaper Delivery Service
  In this subtitle, "employment" does not include: (1) service performed for compensation by an individual for a private for-profit delivery service if the individual: (A) ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 201.074 - Service By Inmate
  In this subtitle, "employment" does not include service performed by an inmate of a custodial or penal institution. Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, § ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 201.075 - Service On Fishing Vessel
  In this subtitle, "employment" does not include service performed on a fishing vessel normally having a crew of fewer than 10 members if: (1) the ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 201.076 - Included And Excluded Service In Pay Period
  (a) All of the service of an individual performed during a pay period for a person employing the individual is employment if the service performed ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 201.077 - Service By Landman
  In this subtitle, "employment" does not include service performed for a private for-profit person by an individual as a landman if: (1) the individual is ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 201.078 - Service By Nonresident Alien Agricultural Worker
  In this subtitle, "employment" does not include service performed by a nonresident alien during the period that the alien is temporarily in the United States ...
• Texas Labor Code Section 201.081 - General Definition Of Wages
  In this subtitle, "wages" means all remuneration for personal services, including: (1) the cash value of r