Relating to the authority of a business to establish certain employee-related groups or practices.
HB 1882 allows businesses in Texas to establish employee resource groups (like diversity teams) or labor unions, as well as inclusive workplace practices, without facing liability. It specifically shields businesses from lawsuits claiming harm solely due to creating these groups or practices. The law applies directly to all Texas businesses operating under the state's business code. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025, and creates new protections in the Business & Commerce Code.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 14, 2025
Last action Mar 14, 2025
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Mar 14, 2025
Committee
Referred to s/c on Workforce by Speaker
lower
Mar 14, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Lauren Simmons
DDemocratic
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