Tex. Labor Code Section 213.051
Forfeiture of Right to Employ Individuals in This State; Bond

(a)

After a judgment is entered against an employer for a contribution, a penalty, or interest or an assessment against an employer under this chapter is final and execution returned unsatisfied, an employer liable for the unpaid judgment or final assessment may not employ an individual in this state until the employer furnishes a surety bond.

(b)

The amount of the bond may not exceed twice the amount due at the time the bond is furnished plus contributions estimated by the commission to become due from the employer during the succeeding calendar year. The bond must be conditioned on payment of the contribution, penalty, interest, and court costs due from the employer not later than January 30 of the succeeding calendar year. The bond must be approved by the commission.

(c)

If the employer does not furnish the bond or pay the contribution, penalty, and interest due, the commission may apply to the court that entered the judgment for an injunction to prohibit the employer from employing a person in this state without first furnishing a bond as required by this section. After reasonable notice of not less than 10 days by the court, the court may grant a temporary injunction. The temporary injunction may be made permanent on final hearing and remains in effect until the requirements of this chapter are satisfied.
Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 398, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.

Source: Section 213.051 — Forfeiture of Right to Employ Individuals in This State; Bond, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/LA/htm/LA.­213.­htm#213.­051 (accessed May 11, 2024).

213.001
Representation in Court 213.002
Prosecution of Criminal Actions 213.003
Admissibility of Certified Copy of Commission Record 213.004
Admissibility of Report or Audit 213.005
Costs Adjudged Against State or Commission 213.006
Priority of Claim for Contribution 213.007
Collateral Estoppel Doctrine Inapplicable 213.008
Election of Collection Remedies 213.009
Commission Enforcement of Out-of-state Judgment 213.010
Notice to Indian Tribes 213.011
Effect of Previous Employment Determination 213.012
Restrictions or Conditions on Payments Prohibited 213.021
Interest on Past Due Contribution 213.022
Penalty for Failure to File Report 213.023
Penalty for Other Violation 213.024
Penalty for Continuing Violation 213.025
Additional Interest on Judgment or Final Assessment for Past Due Contribution 213.031
Collection Required 213.032
Service of Notice of Assessment 213.033
Limitations 213.034
Statement as Evidence in Civil Action 213.035
Costs 213.036
Abstract of Judgment 213.051
Forfeiture of Right to Employ Individuals in This State 213.052
Injunction Restraining Certain Violations 213.053
Violation of Injunction 213.054
Offset Against State Warrant 213.055
Audit of Employer 213.056
Estimated Taxable Wages if Report Not Filed 213.057
Tax Lien 213.058
Additional Tax Lien Enforced by Commission 213.059
Delinquency 213.060
Enforcement Against Indian Tribe 213.071
Credit or Refund of Overpayment 213.072
Application 213.073
Appeal of Commission Determination 213.074
Interest Not Allowed 213.075
Adjustment or Refund on Commission Initiative
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Accessed:
May 11, 2024

§ 213.051’s source at texas​.gov