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HB 1567

Relating to the eligibility for unemployment compensation of certain employees who leave the workplace to care for a minor child.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Ana Hernandez

Texas bill expands unemployment benefits eligibility for workers who voluntarily leave jobs to care for minor children, shifting caregiving support costs to the state UI system.

Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
#family--parent&child(i0355) #health--otherdiseases&medicalconditions(i0383) #labor--unemployment(i0475)
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Bill Summary · HB 1567

Legislative bill overview

HB 1567 would modify Texas unemployment compensation eligibility rules to allow certain employees who voluntarily leave their jobs to care for a minor child to qualify for unemployment benefits. Currently, Texas law generally disqualifies workers who leave employment voluntarily unless they have "good cause attributable to the employer." This bill would expand the definition of acceptable reasons for leaving work.

Why is this important

This directly affects working parents' financial security and ability to balance caregiving responsibilities with economic stability. The change could influence labor force participation rates, particularly among women, and shift the burden of child care support from individual families to the state unemployment insurance system, which is funded by employer contributions and payroll taxes.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and funding: Expanding unemployment eligibility increases state UI fund payouts, potentially raising employer contribution rates or requiring general fund supplementation
  • Work incentives: Critics may argue the policy discourages workforce participation; proponents counter it acknowledges real caregiving constraints
  • Defining scope: Determining which caregiving situations qualify, income thresholds, duration limits, and whether this applies to all employees or specific demographics remains unclear from the bill title alone

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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