Relating to the right of an employee to time off from work if the employee or the employee's child is a victim of family violence or a violent felony offense.
HB 2534 gives Texas employees the right to take time off work if they or their child is a victim of family violence or a specific violent felony offense (like sexual assault, assault, or robbery under Texas Penal Code). Employees can use this time off for medical care, counseling, safety planning, legal assistance, or victim services related to the incident. Employers must allow the time off, but employees must provide at least 24 hours' written notice in advance unless it's not feasible. The bill applies only to the employee or their child as victims and does not specify paid or unpaid leave.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 17, 2025
Last action Mar 17, 2025
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Mar 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to s/c on Workforce by Speaker
lower
Mar 17, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Christina Morales
DDemocratic
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