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TexasHB 369989th Legislature Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Relating to initial claims under the unemployment compensation system.

Sponsored By: Carol Alvarado (Democratic), Hubert Vo

Signed by Governor

Labor--UnemploymentWORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

New last-employer rules for Texas unemployment claims

For initial unemployment claims filed beginning January 1, 2026, Texas changes how it identifies a worker’s last employer. The Texas Workforce Commission uses employer definitions in Texas law or another state’s unemployment law. This replaces the prior rule based on working at least 30 hours in a week. Other state or federal law can override this rule. Claims filed before that date remain under the law in effect when filed. The law does not specify changes to benefit amounts or who qualifies.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Carol Alvarado

    Democratic • Senate

  • Hubert Vo

    House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 365 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/19/2025

Record vote

Yes: 31 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/19/2025

Record vote

Yes: 31 • No: 0

House vote • 4/30/2025

Record vote

Yes: 142 • No: 0

House vote • 4/29/2025

Record vote

Yes: 146 • No: 0

House vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

Yes: 10 • No: 0

Senate vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Economic Development

Yes: 5 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective on 1/1/26

    6/20/2025House

  2. Signed by the Governor

    6/20/2025House

  3. Sent to the Governor

    5/22/2025House

  4. Signed in the Senate

    5/21/2025Senate

  5. Signed in the House

    5/21/2025House

  6. Reported enrolled

    5/20/2025House

  7. Senate passage reported

    5/20/2025House

  8. Record vote

    5/19/2025Senate

  9. Passed

    5/19/2025Senate

  10. Read 3rd time

    5/19/2025Senate

  11. Record vote

    5/19/2025Senate

  12. Three day rule suspended

    5/19/2025Senate

  13. Vote recorded in Journal

    5/19/2025Senate

  14. Read 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading

    5/19/2025Senate

  15. Rules suspended-Regular order of business

    5/19/2025Senate

  16. Placed on intent calendar

    5/16/2025Senate

  17. Committee report printed and distributed

    5/14/2025Senate

  18. Recommended for local & uncontested calendar

    5/14/2025Senate

  19. Reported favorably w/o amendments

    5/14/2025Senate

  20. Vote taken in committee

    5/13/2025Senate

  21. Considered in public hearing

    5/13/2025Senate

  22. Left pending in committee

    5/5/2025Senate

  23. Testimony taken in committee

    5/5/2025Senate

  24. Considered in public hearing

    5/5/2025Senate

  25. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

    5/5/2025Senate

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