All Roll Calls
Yes: 292 • No: 17
TexasHB 519689th Legislature Regular SessionHouse
Relating to telework for state employees.
Sponsored By: Giovanni Capriglione, Mano DeAyala, Phil King (Republican), Jeff Leach, Jared Patterson, Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos
Signed by Governor
State Agencies, Boards & CommissionsState EmployeesTELECOMMUTING
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Public telework rules for Texas state workers
Beginning September 1, 2025, Texas state agencies allowing telework must publish a telework plan on their public websites. Plans must explain how agencies assess employees' ability to work remotely, set performance standards, and monitor productivity and job suitability. They must also require physical and information security controls at telework sites. Teleworking employees face the same rules and discipline as other employees. Plans must ban in-person agency business at employees' personal homes.
Texas state workers get limited telework
Beginning September 1, 2025, Texas state employees must work at their regular or assigned temporary workplace unless traveling or approved for telework. Agency heads can approve telework to address limited office space or provide reasonable flexibility that helps the agency meet its mission. Written agreements must explain the reasons for approval and terms for ending telework, and must be renewed at least annually. Agencies can end agreements at any time without notice, and agreements can require attendance for meetings, events, or other engagements needing in-person interaction. Agencies cannot offer telework as a condition of employment.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Giovanni Capriglione
House
Mano DeAyala
House
Phil King
Republican • Senate
Jeff Leach
House
Jared Patterson
House
Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos
House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/28/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 5/28/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 5/8/2025
Record vote
Yes: 138 • No: 6
House vote • 5/7/2025
Record vote
Yes: 132 • No: 11
Senate vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Business & Commerce
Yes: 11 • No: 0
House vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Delivery of Government Efficiency
Yes: 11 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025HouseSigned by the Governor
6/20/2025HouseSent to the Governor
5/31/2025HouseSigned in the Senate
5/31/2025SenateSigned in the House
5/30/2025HouseReported enrolled
5/30/2025HouseSenate passage reported
5/29/2025HouseRecord vote
5/28/2025SenatePassed
5/28/2025SenateRead 3rd time
5/28/2025SenateRecord vote
5/28/2025SenateThree day rule suspended
5/28/2025SenateVote recorded in Journal
5/28/2025SenateRead 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading
5/28/2025SenateLaid before the Senate
5/28/2025SenatePlaced on intent calendar
5/28/2025SenatePlaced on local & uncontested calendar
5/28/2025SenateCommittee report printed and distributed
5/25/2025SenateRecommended for local & uncontested calendar
5/25/2025SenateReported favorably w/o amendments
5/25/2025SenateVote taken in committee
5/25/2025SenateConsidered in public hearing
5/25/2025SenateLeft pending in committee
5/22/2025SenateTestimony taken in committee
5/22/2025SenateConsidered in public hearing
5/22/2025Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Committee Report
Introduced
Senate Committee Report
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