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HB 164

Relating to the regulation of migrant labor housing facilities; changing the amount of a civil penalty.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Diego Bernal and 3 co-sponsors

HB 164 adjusts civil penalties and regulations for migrant worker housing facilities in Texas, affecting employer compliance standards and worker living conditions.

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#civilremedies&liabilities(i0065) #housing&communityaffairs #texasdepartmentof(v0008) #housing--general(i0405) #labor--agriculturalworkers(i0480) #labor--health&safety(i0490)
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Bill Summary · HB 164

Legislative bill overview

HB 164 modifies Texas regulations governing housing facilities for migrant workers and adjusts the civil penalties for non-compliance with those standards. The bill has progressed through committee with favorable recommendations and is currently in the calendar queue for floor consideration.

Why is this important

Migrant labor housing standards directly affect the living conditions and safety of thousands of workers in Texas agriculture and related industries. Changes to penalty structures can influence employer compliance rates and the effectiveness of regulatory enforcement, impacting both worker protections and industry compliance costs.

Potential points of contention

  • Penalty amount direction: The bill's specific penalty changes are not detailed in available information; stakeholders disagree on whether increases burden employers unfairly or whether decreases inadequately incentivize compliance
  • Housing standard scope: There may be debate over which housing requirements are included and whether standards are sufficiently stringent or overly prescriptive
  • Enforcement mechanisms: Questions about whether civil penalties alone effectively drive compliance, or if additional enforcement tools or resources are needed

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

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