Texas HB1077 prohibits collective bargaining and strikes by public employees.

Texas HB1077 amends the Government Code to prohibit officials from entering into collective bargaining contracts with labor organizations regarding wages, hours, or conditions of employment for public employees. It also prohibits public employees from striking or engaging in organized work stoppages against the state or political subdivisions. The bill specifies that contracts violating these provisions are void and that employees forfeit rights for violating the strike prohibition. It takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB1077 prohibits collective bargaining and strikes by public employees.

Texas HB1077 amends the Government Code to prohibit officials from entering into collective bargaining contracts with labor organizations regarding wages, hours, or conditions of employment for public employees. It also prohibits public employees from striking or engaging in organized work stoppages against the state or political subdivisions. The bill specifies that contracts violating these provisions are void and that employees forfeit rights for violating the strike prohibition. It takes effect September 1, 2025.