HB2794Introduced in the House
EMPLOYEE CLASSIFY-DEVELOPER
Introduced by Edgar Gonzalez, District 23
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Employee Classification Act. Provides that a developer, general contractor, and subcontractor are jointly and severally liable for any subcontractor's failure to properly classify persons performing services as employees unless specified conditions are satisfied. Provides that it is a violation for a developer or a general contractor to utilize a subcontractor at any tier who commits a violation of the Act unless specified conditions are satisfied. Makes conforming and other changes. Defines terms.
Where it stands
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
March 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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