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TexasHB 370089th Legislature Regular SessionHouse

Relating to the prevention, detection, and investigation of fraud, waste, and abuse in programs administered by the Texas Workforce Commission or by the commission's contractors or grantees.

Sponsored By: Giovanni Capriglione, Phil King (Republican), Hubert Vo

Signed by Governor

Labor--GeneralFRAUDWORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Texas workforce employees gain fraud reporting protections

Beginning September 1, 2025, the Texas Workforce Commission cannot fire or otherwise punish employees for good-faith reports to the commission. Reports must concern suspected fraud, waste, or abuse in covered programs. These include programs run by the commission, its contractors, or its grant recipients.

New fraud checks for Texas workforce programs

Beginning September 1, 2025, the Texas Workforce Commission must develop procedures and systems to prevent, detect, and investigate fraud, waste, and abuse. This covers programs run by the commission, its contractors, or its grant recipients. Reporting methods must include its public website and anonymous reporting for commission employees. The commission can obtain information or technology needed for this work. Reports to lawmakers are due each September 1, starting in 2026, covering complaints received during the previous calendar year. Each must include every complaint, any investigation findings, and any action taken to resolve confirmed wrongdoing.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Giovanni Capriglione

    House

  • Phil King

    Republican • Senate

  • Hubert Vo

    House

Cosponsors

  • Carol Alvarado

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lois Kolkhorst

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 465 • No: 54

Senate vote • 5/19/2025

Record vote

Yes: 31 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/19/2025

Record vote

Yes: 31 • No: 0

House vote • 4/23/2025

Record vote

Yes: 147 • No: 0

House vote • 4/22/2025

Record vote

Yes: 93 • No: 54

House vote • 4/22/2025

Record vote

Yes: 147 • No: 0

House vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Delivery of Government Efficiency

Yes: 11 • No: 0

Senate vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Economic Development

Yes: 5 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective on 9/1/25

    5/29/2025House

  2. Signed by the Governor

    5/29/2025House

  3. Sent to the Governor

    5/20/2025House

  4. Signed in the Senate

    5/20/2025Senate

  5. Signed in the House

    5/20/2025House

  6. Reported enrolled

    5/19/2025House

  7. Senate passage reported

    5/19/2025House

  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. Co-sponsor authorized

    5/16/2025Senate

  18. Committee report printed and distributed

    5/14/2025Senate

  19. Recommended for local & uncontested calendar

    5/14/2025Senate

  20. Reported favorably w/o amendments

    5/14/2025Senate

  21. Vote taken in committee

    5/13/2025Senate

  22. Considered in public hearing

    5/13/2025Senate

  23. Co-sponsor authorized

    5/7/2025Senate

  24. Left pending in committee

    5/5/2025Senate

  25. Testimony taken in committee

    5/5/2025Senate

Bill Text

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