HB 2534 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

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.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 17, 2025 Last action Mar 17, 2025
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Mar 17, 2025
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Referred to s/c on Workforce by Speaker
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Mar 17, 2025
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Christina Morales
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