BILL ANALYSIS

Senate Research Center	H.B. 2760
89R12388 DNC-D	By: Villalobos (Alvarado)
	Economic Development
	5/16/2025
	Engrossed

AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT

Under current law, individuals who are denied unemployment benefits by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) may seek judicial review of the agency's decision. However, Section 212.201(a) of the Labor Code allows for such appeals to be filed in a "court of competent jurisdiction," without making it clear which courts meet that definition. This lack of specificity has created confusion among litigants and legal practitioners and has led to inconsistent interpretations across the state. H.B. 2760 addresses this issue by explicitly allowing aggrieved parties to file for judicial review in either a county court at law or a district court.

H.B. 2760 amends current law relating to judicial review of a Texas Workforce Commission decision in an unemployment compensation proceeding.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency.

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1. Amends Section 212.201(a), Labor Code, as follows:

(a) Authorizes a party aggrieved by a final decision of the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to obtain judicial review of the decision by bringing an action in a county court at law or district court, rather than in a court of competent jurisdiction, for review of the decision against TWC on or after the date on which the decision is final, and not later than the 14th day after that date.

SECTION 2. Makes application of this Act prospective.

SECTION 3. Effective date: September 1, 2025.