88R3752 SCP-D
By: Hull H.B. No. 1084
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to a study by the Legislative Budget Board on the cost of
providing paid family leave to state employees.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. PAID FAMILY LEAVE FOR STATE EMPLOYEES STUDY. (a)
In this section:
(1) "Family leave" means leave taken by a state
employee for a reason described by Section 661.024(a), Government
Code.
(2) "State agency" and "state officer" have the
meanings assigned by Section 661.001, Government Code.
(3) "State employee" means an individual employed by a
state agency, including a state officer.
(b) The Legislative Budget Board shall study the costs of
providing paid family leave to state employees. In conducting the
study, the board shall consider costs, benefits, and any other
factors, including costs associated with employee turnover,
training, and retention, determined to be relevant to the matter.
SECTION 2. REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE. Not later than August
31, 2024, the Legislative Budget Board shall submit to the
governor, lieutenant governor, speaker of the house of
representatives, and appropriate standing committees of the
legislature with jurisdiction over state employment a report on the
results of the study conducted under Section 1 of this Act.
SECTION 3. EXPIRATION. This Act expires September 1, 2025.
SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act takes effect September
1, 2023.