Whistleblower protection law amended to prevent retaliation against public employees reporting violations.

The bill amends the Texas Government Code to strengthen whistleblower protections for public employees. It prohibits state or local governmental entities from taking adverse personnel actions against employees who report violations of law in good faith. The bill specifies that such reports can be made to appropriate law enforcement authorities. The effective date depends on legislative approval, either immediately with a two-thirds vote or September 1, 2025, otherwise.

Whistleblower protection law amended to prevent retaliation against public employees reporting violations.

The bill amends the Texas Government Code to strengthen whistleblower protections for public employees. It prohibits state or local governmental entities from taking adverse personnel actions against employees who report violations of law in good faith. The bill specifies that such reports can be made to appropriate law enforcement authorities. The effective date depends on legislative approval, either immediately with a two-thirds vote or September 1, 2025, otherwise.