Texas HB2788: Relating to the disclosure of certain fraud detection information obtained in the administration of the unemployment compensation system.

What the bill says

An act relating to the disclosure of certain fraud detection information obtained in the administration of the unemployment compensation system.

From the enrolled text, May 21, 2025:

AN ACT relating to the disclosure of certain fraud detection information obtained in the administration of the unemployment compensation system. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter F, Chapter 301, Labor Code, is amended by adding Section 301.087 to read as follows: [ADDED: Sec.][ADDED: ][ADDED: 301.087.][ADDED: ][ADDED: ][ADDED: CERTAIN FRAUD DETECTION INFORMATION NOT ] [ADDED: PUBLIC INFORMATION. (a) ][ADDED: ][ADDED: In this section, "fraud detection ] [ADDED: information" means any information, including risk assessments, ] [ADDED: reports, data, protocols, technology specifications, manuals, ] [ADDED: instructions, investigative materials, crossmatches, mental ] [ADDED: impressions, and communications, that may reveal the methods or ] [ADDED: means by which the commission prevents, investigates, or evaluates ] [ADDED: fraud in its administration of Subtitle A.] [ADDED: (b)][ADDED: ][ADDED: ][ADDED: Fraud detection information is not public information ] [ADDED: for purposes of Chapter 552, Government Code, and is excepted from ] [ADDED: the requirements of Section 552.021 of that code.] SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this Act takes effect September 1, 2025. ______________________________ ______________________________ President of the Senate Speaker of the …

Sponsors

• Angie Button (R, HD-112) · primary sponsor
• Keith Bell (R, HD-004)
• Oscar Longoria (D)
• Denise Villalobos (R, HD-034)
• Keresa Richardson (R, HD-061)
• Ann Johnson (D, HD-134)

Latest actions

1. June 20, 2025: Effective immediately
2. June 20, 2025: Signed by the Governor
3. May 22, 2025: Sent to the Governor
4. May 22, 2025: Signed in the Senate
5. May 21, 2025: Signed in the House
6. May 21, 2025: Reported enrolled
7. May 21, 2025: Senate passage reported
8. May 20, 2025: Passed
9. May 20, 2025: Read 3rd time
10. May 20, 2025: Record vote

Votes

• Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Committee Vote (Out of committee): 10 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Economic Development Committee Vote (Out of committee): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Rules suspended-Three day rule (May 20, 2025): 31 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Read 3rd time (May 20, 2025): 31 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Record vote RV#1470 (May 6, 2025): 118 yea, 28 nay, passed
• Record vote RV#1410 (May 6, 2025): 141 yea, 6 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB2788?

HB2788 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature Regular Session): Relating to the disclosure of certain fraud detection information obtained in the administration of the unemployment compensation system.

What does HB2788 do?

In its own words: An act relating to the disclosure of certain fraud detection information obtained in the administration of the unemployment compensation system.

What is the status of HB2788?

Signed into law as of June 20, 2025. Latest action: Effective immediately (June 20, 2025).

Who sponsored HB2788?

Angie Button (R, HD-112), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2788?

On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB02788