Honorable Jeff Leach, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
FROM:
John McGeady, Assistant Director Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB370 by Watson (Relating to employment protections for jury service.), As Engrossed
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to expand an existing prohibition against employers discharging employees due to jury service in a Texas court to additional negative employment actions. The bill would also extend these prohibitions for participation in any jury service in the United States.
Local Government Impact
According to the Texas Association of Counties, the bill would have no significant fiscal implication for counties.