Texas 89th Legislature
Labor--unemployment
4
Bills Enacted
3
Bill Authors
2 bills (50%) have bipartisan support.
Upcoming Effective Dates
Labor--unemployment Filing Activity
Bills FiledPeak: Mar 4
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3 days with filingsFeb 12 - Mar 4
4
House Bills
4
Regular
50%
Democrat
50%
Republican
Compliance & Cost
Compliance Urgency
moderate1
low3
Cost Impact
low4
Leading Authors
All Bills (4)
HB2760
Relating to judicial review of a Texas Workforce Commission decision in an unemployment compensation proceeding.
Relating to judicial review of a Texas Workforce Commission decision in an unemployment compensation proceeding.
Author: Denise VillalobosRegular Session
HB2788
Relating to the disclosure of certain fraud detection information obtained in the administration of the unemployment compensation system.
Relating to the disclosure of certain fraud detection information obtained in the administration of the unemployment compensation system.
Author: Angie ButtonRegular Session
HB3698
Relating to participation in reemployment services as a condition of eligibility for unemployment benefits.
Relating to participation in reemployment services as a condition of eligibility for unemployment benefits.
Author: Hubert VoRegular Session
HB3699
Relating to initial claims under the unemployment compensation system.
Relating to initial claims under the unemployment compensation system.
Author: Hubert VoRegular Session
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on labor--unemployment passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 4 laws related to labor--unemployment. These bills were authored by 3 different legislators and address various aspects of labor--unemployment policy in Texas.
- Did labor--unemployment bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Labor--unemployment legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 4 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most labor--unemployment bills?
- The leading authors of labor--unemployment legislation include Rep. Hubert Vo (D) with 2 bills, Rep. Angie Button (R) with 1 bills, Rep. Denise Villalobos (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on labor--unemployment issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for labor--unemployment legislation?
- Among the 4 labor--unemployment bills enacted, 0 have critical compliance urgency and 1 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to labor--unemployment in Texas law?
- Labor--unemployment legislation frequently overlaps with Workforce Commission, Texas, Labor, Courts--district. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for labor--unemployment legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 2 of the 4 labor--unemployment bills (50%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on labor--unemployment policy.
- When do Texas labor--unemployment laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some labor--unemployment bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
Legislative data provided by LegiScanLast updated: November 25, 2025
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