Texas HB2690 aims to protect the right to earn a living by restricting governmental agencies and officials from imposing burdens on this right.

Texas HB2690 adds a new chapter to the Government Code, establishing protections for the right to earn a living. It prohibits governmental agencies and public officials from enforcing laws or measures that unnecessarily restrict this right. If such a restriction occurs, individuals can seek legal action to recover equitable relief, nominal damages, attorney's fees, and other expenses. The bill also waives immunity for governmental agencies and public officials in such cases. The provisions apply to laws adopted by governmental agencies and state laws unless expressly exempted.

Texas HB2690 aims to protect the right to earn a living by restricting governmental agencies and officials from imposing burdens on this right.

Texas HB2690 adds a new chapter to the Government Code, establishing protections for the right to earn a living. It prohibits governmental agencies and public officials from enforcing laws or measures that unnecessarily restrict this right. If such a restriction occurs, individuals can seek legal action to recover equitable relief, nominal damages, attorney's fees, and other expenses. The bill also waives immunity for governmental agencies and public officials in such cases. The provisions apply to laws adopted by governmental agencies and state laws unless expressly exempted.