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House Bill 1433 |
House Author: Vo |
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Effective: Vetoed |
Senate Sponsor: Lucio |
House Bill 1433 amends the Labor Code to provide for the suspension of the running of the limitations period applicable to the collection of a contribution, a penalty, or interest under the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act pending a judicial proceeding to redetermine the liability for the contribution, penalty, or interest.
Governor's Reason for Veto: "House Bill 1433 would provide for tolling of the three-year statute of limitations on civil actions brought by the Texas Workforce Commission against employers. This could extend by many years the period during which employers face potential liability to the government. Texas employers should not face such uncertainty at the hands of government officials. If an employer is alleged to owe money to the Workforce Commission, three years provides more than enough time for the government to file suit to collect any money it may be owed."