Honorable René Oliveira, Chair, House Committee on Business & Industry
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB577 by Workman (Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to adopt or enforce certain regulations regarding whether a private employer may obtain or consider an employment applicant's or employee's criminal history record information.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Labor Code relating to criminal history information of employment applicant or employee. The bill would prohibit a political subdivision of the state from adopting or enforcing any ordinance that prohibits, limits, or regulates a private employer's ability to request or consider the criminal history record of an applicant or employee.
The bill would not apply to a political subdivision from enforcing an ordinance or regulating criminal history access if the individual is: entering into a contract, receiving a grant, seeking a license or permit, or conducting business with or under the regulatory authority of the political subdivision.
The bill would take effect immediately if it receives two-third vote in each chamber; otherwise, it would take effect September 1, 2017.
Local Government Impact
According to the Texas Municipal League, no fiscal impact to municipalities is anticipated from the provisions of the bill.