Texas 2015 - 84th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1763

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to the calculation of taxable wages paid by a professional employer organization for purposes of the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act.

Impact

The bill specifies that the changes will affect contributions and withholdings mandated under Subtitle A, Title 4 of the Labor Code, specifically for employment services rendered on or after January 1, 2016. The requirement for a quarterly report to the Texas Workforce Commission, detailing specific information about each client, represents a push for more thorough documentation and oversight in the industry, potentially increasing accountability for PEOs.

Summary

SB1763 amends the Labor Code in Texas regarding the calculation of taxable wages paid by professional employer organizations (PEOs) for unemployment compensation purposes. One of the primary changes allows a license holder to apply wages paid to an employee by both the client and the license holder's predecessor within the same calendar year towards the maximum amount of taxable wages. This reflects an effort to provide more clarity and flexibility in the reporting requirements for PEOs and the employees they manage.

Contention

Debate around SB1763 may arise from concerns regarding the impacts on both PEOs and their clients. Supporters of the bill argue that it streamlines the process of calculating taxable wages and ensures that clients of PEOs are not penalized due to overlapping wage reporting for covered employees. However, some critics may worry about the potential complexities introduced by the new reporting requirements and whether they could lead to increased administrative burdens for small businesses utilizing PEO services.

Companion Bills

TX HB3150

Identical Relating to the calculation of taxable wages paid by a professional employer organization for purposes of the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act.

Previously Filed As

TX HB3081

Relating to the deregulation of certain activities and occupations.

TX HB893

Relating to requiring certain employers to provide paid sick leave to employees; providing administrative and civil penalties.

TX HB307

Relating to requiring certain employers to provide paid sick leave to employees; providing administrative penalties.

TX HB2458

Relating to claimant eligibility and initial claims under the unemployment compensation system.

TX HB404

Relating to requiring certain employers to provide paid leave to employees; providing civil and administrative penalties.

TX HB723

Relating to unlawful employment practices with respect to compensation and wage history.

TX SB108

Relating to unlawful employment practices with respect to compensation and wage history.

TX HB2907

Relating to measures to prevent and address fraud in the administration of the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act; providing an administrative penalty.

TX HB2604

Relating to the establishment of a paid parental leave program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission; imposing an employer contribution.

TX SB1079

Relating to the establishment of a paid parental leave program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission; imposing an employer contribution.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.