Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
HB3745 removes bureaucratic barriers to accessing the Crime Victims’ Compensation (CVC) Fund for families of deceased victims during mass casualty events declared as a State of Emergency. For employers, this significantly alters Crisis Response protocols by allowing HR teams to facilitate immediate, uncapped emergency financial aid for surviving families without the standard "undue hardship" proof.
Rep. Christian Manuel·House Bill·Regular Session
Office of the Attorney General (Crime Victims' Compensation Program)
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
Settlement Agreements: If your business negotiates a settlement with a victim's family following a workplace violence incident, your release forms must account for these emergency awards. Because the State is disbursing funds rapidly without a final ruling, the State retains subrogation rights. Ensure your settlement agreements acknowledge the State’s potential lien on proceeds to recoup CVC payments.
Crisis Response Teams (HR & Legal): Update your "Family Assistance" scripts for active shooter or mass casualty scenarios. HR staff must be trained to inform surviving families that if the Governor declares a State of Emergency (under Gov. Code 433.001), they are eligible for *immediate* emergency state funds without proving financial hardship.
Internal Documentation: No new state filings are required. However, your legal team must track and document the specific Governor’s Proclamation number associated with any mass casualty event at your facility. Providing this reference number to victims' families will be the primary mechanism to trigger the expedited OAG review.
No Direct Cost: There are no new fees or taxes imposed on businesses. This legislation impacts the disbursement of existing state funds.
Scope of "State of Emergency": The law ties the waiver specifically to Section 433.001 of the Government Code (typically riots, insurrections, or massive public safety threats). It is unclear if the OAG will extend this waiver to broader "Disaster Declarations" (e.g., looting following a hurricane). Guidance: Assume this waiver applies *only* to events where a specific Section 433.001 proclamation is issued, not standard natural disasters.
"Uncapped" Emergency Awards: The statute states that standard limitations on emergency awards "do not apply." While this legally removes the statutory cap, it is highly probable the OAG will establish an internal policy cap to protect fund solvency. Guidance: Do not advise families that funding is "unlimited"; advise them that the *statutory* cap is lifted, but administrative discretion remains.
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Common questions about HB3745
HB3745 removes bureaucratic barriers to accessing the Crime Victims’ Compensation (CVC) Fund for families of deceased victims during mass casualty events declared as a State of Emergency. For employers, this significantly alters Crisis Response protocols by allowing HR teams to facilitate immediate, uncapped emergency financial aid for surviving families without the standard "undue hardship" proof.
HB3745 was authored by Texas Representative Christian Manuel during the Regular Session.
HB3745 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
HB3745 is enforced by Office of the Attorney General (Crime Victims' Compensation Program).
The regulatory priority for HB3745 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of HB3745 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
HB3745 addresses topics including crime victims compensation and crime victims.
Key dates for HB3745: Effective date is 2025-06-20. Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
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