HB 1351 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to employment leave for certain family or medical obligations.

HB 1351 creates a new leave entitlement for Texas employees to address specific family or medical needs. Workers could take leave to care for a covered family member (including children, grandparents, parents, or in-laws) or for their own serious health condition requiring hospitalization or ongoing treatment. The law defines "serious health condition" to include illnesses needing inpatient care or continuous medical treatment, and specifies that leave applies to employers (including public employers). It does not address pay, duration, or eligibility requirements beyond these defined circumstances.
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Introduced Mar 11, 2025 Last action Mar 11, 2025
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Mar 11, 2025
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Terry Meza
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