Texas HB196 restricts THC evidence admissibility in employer liability cases.

Texas HB196 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to limit the admissibility of evidence in cases against employers for employee use of THC. In civil actions or administrative proceedings, THC evidence is inadmissible unless accompanied by proof of intoxication at the time of the incident. Additionally, evidence of an employee's medical use of low-THC cannabis is not admissible unless the employer knew of the use, was aware of intoxication, and failed to intervene. These changes apply to actions filed after the act's effective date.

Texas HB196 restricts THC evidence admissibility in employer liability cases.

Texas HB196 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to limit the admissibility of evidence in cases against employers for employee use of THC. In civil actions or administrative proceedings, THC evidence is inadmissible unless accompanied by proof of intoxication at the time of the incident. Additionally, evidence of an employee's medical use of low-THC cannabis is not admissible unless the employer knew of the use, was aware of intoxication, and failed to intervene. These changes apply to actions filed after the act's effective date.