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TX Lab Code § 301.0681 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 4 - Employment Services and Unemployment|Subtitle B - Texas Workforce Commission; Workforce Development; Employment Services|Chapter 301 - Texas Workforce Commission|Subchapter D. General Powers and Duties of Commission and Executive Director|Section 301.0681. Policy on Technological Solutions

Sec. 301.0681.  POLICY ON TECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS.  The commission shall develop and implement a policy requiring the executive director and commission employees to research and propose appropriate technological solutions to improve the commission's ability to perform its functions.  The technological solutions must:(1)  ensure that:(A)  the public is able to easily find information about the commission on the Internet;  and(B)  persons who want to use the commission's services are able to:(i)  interact with the commission through the Internet;  and(ii)  access any service that can be provided effectively through the Internet;(2)  be cost-effective;  and(3)  be developed through the commission's planning processes.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 817, Sec. 3.07, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Lab Code § 301.0682 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 4 - Employment Services and Unemployment|Subtitle B - Texas Workforce Commission; Workforce Development; Employment Services|Chapter 301 - Texas Workforce Commission|Subchapter D. General Powers and Duties of Commission and Executive Director|Section 301.0682. Negotiated Rulemaking and Alternative Dispute Resolution Policy

Sec. 301.0682.  NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING AND ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION POLICY.  (a)  The commission shall develop and implement a policy to encourage the use of:(1)  negotiated rulemaking procedures under Chapter 2008, Government Code, for the adoption of the commission's rules;  and(2)  appropriate alternative dispute resolution procedures under Chapter 2009, Government Code, to assist in the resolution of internal and external disputes under the commission's jurisdiction, other than proceedings conducted by the commission under Title 2 and this title of this code that are not subject to Subchapters C-H, Chapter 2001, Government Code.(b)  The commission's procedures relating to alternative dispute resolution must conform, to the extent possible, to any model guidelines issued by the State Office of Administrative Hearings for the use of alternative dispute resolution by state agencies.(c)  The commission shall designate a trained person to:(1)  coordinate the implementation of the policy developed under Subsection (a);(2)  serve as a resource for any training needed to implement the procedures for negotiated rulemaking or alternative dispute resolution;  and(3)  collect data concerning the effectiveness of those procedures, as implemented by the commission.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 817, Sec. 3.07, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Lab Code § 301.069 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 4 - Employment Services and Unemployment|Subtitle B - Texas Workforce Commission; Workforce Development; Employment Services|Chapter 301 - Texas Workforce Commission|Subchapter D. General Powers and Duties of Commission and Executive Director|Section 301.069. Partnership With Business Community

Sec. 301.069.  PARTNERSHIP WITH BUSINESS COMMUNITY.  To meet the needs of businesses in this state and to equip workers and job seekers with the skills required to compete for jobs in this state, the commission shall:(1)  partner with the business community to:(A)  identify:(i)  skills required by the business community;(ii)  key industry sectors in the business community that are likely to benefit from skill development services and programs offered by the commission;  and(iii)  employment opportunities offered by the business community;  and(B)  develop services and programs that are designed to equip workers and job seekers with the skills required by the business community;  and(2)  support business and community economic development activities of local workforce development boards and the state.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 817, Sec. 3.07, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Lab Code § 301.070 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 4 - Employment Services and Unemployment|Subtitle B - Texas Workforce Commission; Workforce Development; Employment Services|Chapter 301 - Texas Workforce Commission|Subchapter D. General Powers and Duties of Commission and Executive Director|Section 301.070. Information Regarding Veteran's Employment Preference Policies

Sec. 301.070.  INFORMATION REGARDING VETERAN'S EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE POLICIES.  The commission shall make available on its website a list of each private employer who has provided notice under Section 23.002(c) regarding a veteran's employment preference policy.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 387 (S.B. 588), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Lab Code § 301.071 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 4 - Employment Services and Unemployment|Subtitle B - Texas Workforce Commission; Workforce Development; Employment Services|Chapter 301 - Texas Workforce Commission|Subchapter E. Investigative and Subpoena Powers|Section 301.071. Investigative and Subpoena Powers

Sec. 301.071.  INVESTIGATIVE AND SUBPOENA POWERS.  (a)  In discharging duties imposed under this title, an appeal tribunal established under this title, an examiner or other hearings officer employed or appointed by the commission or the executive director, a member of the commission, or a representative authorized by the commission may:(1)  administer oaths;(2)  take depositions;(3)  certify to official acts;  and(4)  issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, and other records considered necessary as evidence in connection with a disputed claim or the administration of this title.(b)  The commission's authority to conduct an investigation, assemble information, or require the submission of documentary or oral testimony is limited to the power necessary to properly administer this title.(c)  Notwithstanding Section 154.004, Local Government Code, or any other law, the executive director shall pay the fee of a sheriff or constable who serves a subpoena under this section.  The fee shall be paid from the commission's administrative funds, and the comptroller shall issue a warrant for the fee as directed by the executive director.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Renumbered from Labor Code Sec. 202.071 and amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 655, Sec. 11.02(b), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 631, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Lab Code § 301.072 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 4 - Employment Services and Unemployment|Subtitle B - Texas Workforce Commission; Workforce Development; Employment Services|Chapter 301 - Texas Workforce Commission|Subchapter E. Investigative and Subpoena Powers|Section 301.072. Enforcement of Subpoena; Offense; Penalties

Sec. 301.072.  ENFORCEMENT OF SUBPOENA;  OFFENSE;  PENALTIES.  (a)  If a person is guilty of contumacy or refuses to obey a subpoena issued by a member of the commission or an authorized representative of the commission, a county or district court, on application by the commission or its authorized representative, may order the person to appear before a member of the commission, the commission, or its authorized representative to produce evidence or give testimony regarding the matter under investigation or in question.  Only a court within the jurisdiction where the commission conducts the inquiry or where the person is found, resides, or transacts business may issue the order.(b)  Failure to obey a court order issued under Subsection (a) is punishable as contempt.(c)  A person commits an offense if the person, without just cause, does not obey a subpoena of the commission.  An offense under this subsection is punishable by a fine of not less than $200, by confinement for not more than 60 days, or by both fine and confinement.  Each day of violation constitutes a separate offense.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Renumbered from Labor Code Sec. 202.072 by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 655, Sec. 11.02(b), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Lab Code § 301.073 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 4 - Employment Services and Unemployment|Subtitle B - Texas Workforce Commission; Workforce Development; Employment Services|Chapter 301 - Texas Workforce Commission|Subchapter E. Investigative and Subpoena Powers|Section 301.073. Self-Incrimination

Sec. 301.073.  SELF-INCRIMINATION.  (a)  In any cause or proceeding before the commission, a person is not excused from attending and testifying, from producing books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, and other records, or from obeying a subpoena of the commission, a member of the commission, or a representative of the commission on the ground that the testimony or evidence, documentary or otherwise, may tend to incriminate the person or subject the person to a penalty or forfeiture.(b)  A person may not be prosecuted or subjected to penalty or forfeiture for or because of a transaction or thing for which the person is compelled to testify or produce evidence after having claimed a privilege against self-incrimination except for perjury.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Renumbered from Labor Code Sec. 202.073 by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 655, Sec. 11.02(b), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Lab Code § 301.074 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 4 - Employment Services and Unemployment|Subtitle B - Texas Workforce Commission; Workforce Development; Employment Services|Chapter 301 - Texas Workforce Commission|Subchapter E. Investigative and Subpoena Powers|Section 301.074. Defamation

Sec. 301.074.  DEFAMATION.  An oral or written statement made to the commission or to an employee of the commission in connection with the discharge of the commission's or the employee's duties under Subtitle A may not be the basis for an action for defamation of character.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Renumbered from Labor Code Sec. 202.074 and amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 655, Sec. 11.02(b), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Lab Code § 301.081 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 4 - Employment Services and Unemployment|Subtitle B - Texas Workforce Commission; Workforce Development; Employment Services|Chapter 301 - Texas Workforce Commission|Subchapter F. Records|Section 301.081. Employee Records of Employing Unit; Offense; Penalty

Sec. 301.081.  EMPLOYEE RECORDS OF EMPLOYING UNIT;  OFFENSE;  PENALTY.  (a)  Each employing unit shall keep employment records containing information as prescribed by the commission and as necessary for the proper administration of this title.  The records are open to inspection and may be copied by the commission or an authorized representative of the commission at any reasonable time and as often as necessary.(b)  The commission may require from an employing unit sworn or unsworn reports regarding persons employed by the employing unit as necessary for the effective administration of this title.(c)  Employment information obtained or otherwise secured under this section may not be published and is not open to public inspection, other than to a public employee in the performance of public duties, except as the commission considers necessary for the proper administration of this title or as provided by commission rule and consistent with federal law.(d)  A person commits an offense if the person violates any provision of this section.  An offense under this subsection is a Class A misdemeanor.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Renumbered from Labor Code Sec. 202.091 and amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 655, Sec. 11.02(b), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1052 (H.B. 2120), Sec. 3, eff. June 15, 2007.Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1333 (S.B. 1619), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Lab Code § 301.082 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 4 - Employment Services and Unemployment|Subtitle B - Texas Workforce Commission; Workforce Development; Employment Services|Chapter 301 - Texas Workforce Commission|Subchapter F. Records|Section 301.082. Copies of Records

Sec. 301.082.  COPIES OF RECORDS.  (a)  The executive director may furnish a photostatic or certified copy of a record in the commission's possession to a person entitled to receive a copy of the record on application by the person.(b)  The executive director shall charge a reasonable fee in an amount set by the commission for a copy of a record furnished under this section.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Renumbered from Labor Code Sec. 202.092 and amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 655, Sec. 11.02(b), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Lab Code § 301.083 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 4 - Employment Services and Unemployment|Subtitle B - Texas Workforce Commission; Workforce Development; Employment Services|Chapter 301 - Texas Workforce Commission|Subchapter F. Records|Section 301.083. Access to Records by Railroad Retirement Board

Sec. 301.083.  ACCESS TO RECORDS BY RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD.  (a)  The executive director may make state records relating to the administration of Subtitle A available to the Railroad Retirement Board.(b)  The executive director may furnish the Railroad Retirement Board with copies of the records requested by the board at the board's expense.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Renumbered from Labor Code Sec. 202.093 and amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 655, Sec. 11.02(b), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Lab Code § 301.084 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 4 - Employment Services and Unemployment|Subtitle B - Texas Workforce Commission; Workforce Development; Employment Services|Chapter 301 - Texas Workforce Commission|Subchapter F. Records|Section 301.084. Destruction of Records

Sec. 301.084.  DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS.  The executive director may destroy any of the records of the agency under safeguards that protect the confidential nature of the records if the executive director:(1)  determines that the records no longer serve a legal, administrative, or other useful purpose;  or(2)  has made an authentic reproduction of the records to be destroyed.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Renumbered from Labor Code Sec. 202.094 and amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 655, Sec. 11.02(b), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Lab Code § 301.086 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 4 - Employment Services and Unemployment|Subtitle B - Texas Workforce Commission; Workforce Development; Employment Services|Chapter 301 - Texas Workforce Commission|Subchapter F. Records|Section 301.086. Provision of Certain Information to Comptroller

Sec. 301.086.  PROVISION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION TO COMPTROLLER.  (a)  Not later than June 1 of every fifth year, the commission shall provide to the comptroller, for the purpose of assisting the comptroller in the identification of persons entitled to unclaimed property reported to the comptroller, the name, address, social security number, and date of birth of each person about whom the commission has such information in its records.(b)  Information provided to the comptroller under this section is confidential and may not be disclosed to the public.(c)  The commission shall provide the information in the format prescribed by rule of the comptroller.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 232 (S.B. 1589), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2009.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 4 (S.B. 1), Sec. 47.03, eff. September 28, 2011.|
TX Lab Code § 301.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 4 - Employment Services and Unemployment|Subtitle B - Texas Workforce Commission; Workforce Development; Employment Services|Chapter 301 - Texas Workforce Commission|Subchapter H. Tax Refund for Wages Paid to Employee Receiving Financial Assistance|Section 301.101. Definition

Sec. 301.101.  DEFINITION.  In this subchapter, "wages" has the meaning assigned by Sections 51(c)(1), (2), and (3), Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. Section 51).|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 486, Sec. 4.01, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.  Redesignated from Human Resources Code Sec. 31.071 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 228, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Lab Code § 301.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 4 - Employment Services and Unemployment|Subtitle B - Texas Workforce Commission; Workforce Development; Employment Services|Chapter 301 - Texas Workforce Commission|Subchapter H. Tax Refund for Wages Paid to Employee Receiving Financial Assistance|Section 301.102. Tax Refund Voucher

Sec. 301.102.  TAX REFUND VOUCHER.  (a)  The commission shall issue a tax refund voucher in the amount allowed by this subchapter and subject to the restrictions imposed by this subchapter to a person that meets the eligibility requirements under this subchapter.(b)  A person issued a tax refund voucher may, subject to the provisions of this subchapter, apply for the amount of the refund of a tax that is paid by the person to this state if the tax is administered by the comptroller and deposited to the credit of the general revenue fund without dedication.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 486, Sec. 4.01, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.  Redesignated from Human Resources Code Sec. 31.072 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 228, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Lab Code § 301.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 4 - Employment Services and Unemployment|Subtitle B - Texas Workforce Commission; Workforce Development; Employment Services|Chapter 301 - Texas Workforce Commission|Subchapter H. Tax Refund for Wages Paid to Employee Receiving Financial Assistance|Section 301.103. Amount of Refund; Limitation

Sec. 301.103.  AMOUNT OF REFUND;  LIMITATION.  (a)  The amount of the refund allowed under this subchapter is equal to 20 percent of the total wages, up to a maximum of $10,000 in wages for each employee, paid or incurred by a person for services rendered by an employee of the person during the period beginning with the date the employee begins work for the person and ending on the first anniversary of that date.(b)  The refund claimed for a calendar year may not exceed the amount of net tax paid by the person to this state, after any other applicable tax credits, in that calendar year.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 486, Sec. 4.01, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.  Redesignated from Human Resources Code Sec. 31.073 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 228, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Lab Code § 301.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 4 - Employment Services and Unemployment|Subtitle B - Texas Workforce Commission; Workforce Development; Employment Services|Chapter 301 - Texas Workforce Commission|Subchapter H. Tax Refund for Wages Paid to Employee Receiving Financial Assistance|Section 301.104. Eligibility

Sec. 301.104.  ELIGIBILITY.  A person is eligible for the refund for wages paid or incurred by the person, during each calendar year for which the refund is claimed, only if:(1)  the wages paid or incurred by the person are for services of an employee who is:(A)  a resident of this state;  and(B)  a recipient of:(i)  financial assistance and services in accordance with Chapter 31, Human Resources Code;  or(ii)  medical assistance in accordance with Chapter 32, Human Resources Code;(2)  the person satisfies the certification requirements under Section 301.105;  and(3)  the person, under an arrangement under Section 32.0422, Human Resources Code, provides and pays for the benefit of the employee a part of the cost of coverage under:(A)  a health plan provided by a health maintenance organization established under Chapter 843, Insurance Code;(B)  a health benefit plan approved by the commissioner of insurance;(C)  a self-funded or self-insured employee welfare benefit plan that provides health benefits and is established in accordance with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. Section 1001 et seq.);  or(D)  a medical savings account or other health reimbursement arrangement authorized by law.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 486, Sec. 4.01, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.  Redesignated from Human Resources Code Sec. 31.074 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 228, Sec. 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1998;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1165, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 2001;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 817, Sec. 3A.02, eff. Sept. 1, 2003;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 10A.535, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Lab Code § 301.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 4 - Employment Services and Unemployment|Subtitle B - Texas Workforce Commission; Workforce Development; Employment Services|Chapter 301 - Texas Workforce Commission|Subchapter H. Tax Refund for Wages Paid to Employee Receiving Financial Assistance|Section 301.105. Certification

Sec. 301.105.  CERTIFICATION.  A person is not eligible for the refund for wages paid or incurred by the person unless the person has received a written certification from the commission that the employee is a recipient of medical assistance or financial assistance and services on or before the day the employee begins employment with the person.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 486, Sec. 4.01, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.  Redesignated from Human Resources Code Sec. 31.075 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 228, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 817, Sec. 3A.02, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Lab Code § 301.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 4 - Employment Services and Unemployment|Subtitle B - Texas Workforce Commission; Workforce Development; Employment Services|Chapter 301 - Texas Workforce Commission|Subchapter H. Tax Refund for Wages Paid to Employee Receiving Financial Assistance|Section 301.106. Application for Refund; Issuance

Sec. 301.106.  APPLICATION FOR REFUND;  ISSUANCE.  (a)  A person may apply for a tax refund voucher for wages paid an employee in a calendar year only on or after January 1 and before April 1 of the following calendar year.(b)  The commission shall promulgate a form for the application for the tax refund voucher.  A person must use this form in applying for the refund.(c)  On issuance of the tax refund voucher to the person by the commission, the person may apply the voucher against a tax paid by the person to this state only for the calendar year for which the voucher is issued.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 486, Sec. 4.01, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.  Redesignated from Human Resources Code Sec. 31.076 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 228, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Lab Code § 301.107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 4 - Employment Services and Unemployment|Subtitle B - Texas Workforce Commission; Workforce Development; Employment Services|Chapter 301 - Texas Workforce Commission|Subchapter H. Tax Refund for Wages Paid to Employee Receiving Financial Assistance|Section 301.107. Rules

Sec. 301.107.  RULES.  (a)  The commission shall adopt rules as necessary to carry out its powers and duties under this subchapter.(b)  The Texas Department of Human Services shall provide to the commission information as necessary to enable the commission to determine whether a person is eligible for the tax refund authorized by this subchapter.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 228, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|