Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 446: Relating to workplace heat illness prevention, including the creation of a heat illness prevention advisory board; imposing administrative penalties; providing a private cause of action.

In committee Last action April 15, 2025: Left pending in subcommittee

Plain-language summary

HB 446 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to workplace heat illness prevention, including the creation of a heat illness prevention advisory board; imposing administrative penalties; providing a private cause of action. Primary sponsor: Flores, Terry Meza (Democratic), James Talarico (Democratic), Armando Walle (Democratic), Shelley Luther (Republican). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 15, 2025): Left pending in subcommittee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Flores; Terry Meza (Democratic); James Talarico (Democratic); Armando Walle (Democratic); and 1 more. 6 co-sponsors.