Promotes re-employment and deters fraud in Texas unemployment benefits program.

The bill amends the Texas Labor Code to enhance the Texas unemployment benefits program. It requires individuals to participate in reemployment services if they are likely to exhaust their benefits. It also mandates the Texas Workforce Commission to cross-check claims against various databases to verify claimant identity and prevent fraud. Penalties are imposed for willful nondisclosure or misrepresentation of material facts. The changes apply to claims filed after the bill's effective date of January 1, 2026.

Promotes re-employment and deters fraud in Texas unemployment benefits program.

The bill amends the Texas Labor Code to enhance the Texas unemployment benefits program. It requires individuals to participate in reemployment services if they are likely to exhaust their benefits. It also mandates the Texas Workforce Commission to cross-check claims against various databases to verify claimant identity and prevent fraud. Penalties are imposed for willful nondisclosure or misrepresentation of material facts. The changes apply to claims filed after the bill's effective date of January 1, 2026.