Honorable René Oliveira, Chair, House Committee on Business & Industry
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1390 by Thompson, Senfronia (Relating to remedies for discrimination by a public employer against a public employee in connection with a claim for workers' compensation.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Labor Code relating to remedies for discrimination by a public employer against a public employee in connection with a claim for workers' compensation.
Based on information provided by the Texas Department of Insurance and the Office of the Attorney General, it is assumed that all duties and responsibilities necessary to implement the provisions of the bill could be accomplished within existing resources.
Local Government Impact
The fiscal impact to local governments would vary based on the number of law suits filed.
According to the Texas Association of Counties, the fiscal implications of the bill cannot be determined at this time.
Source Agencies:
302 Office of the Attorney General, 454 Department of Insurance