Tex. Gov't Code Section 576.0001
Prohibition on Appropriation of Money to Settle or Pay Sexual Harassment Claims


The legislature may not appropriate money and a state agency may not use appropriated money to settle or otherwise pay a sexual harassment claim made against a person who:

(1)

is an elected member of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of state government;

(2)

is appointed by the governor to serve as a member of a department, commission, board, or other public office within the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of state government; or

(3)

serves as staff for a person described by Subdivision (1) or (2).
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 551 (S.B. 282), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.

Source: Section 576.0001 — Prohibition on Appropriation of Money to Settle or Pay Sexual Harassment Claims, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.­576.­htm#576.­0001 (accessed May 18, 2024).

Accessed:
May 18, 2024

§ 576.0001’s source at texas​.gov