Texas HB5196 establishes guidelines for telework arrangements for state employees.

HB5196 amends Chapter 658 of the Texas Government Code to introduce provisions for telework, defined as a work arrangement allowing state employees to perform their duties away from a state office building during their scheduled work hours. The administrative head of an agency may award telework to address office space shortages or to provide flexibility that aids in achieving the agency's mission. The head must document the reasons for and conditions of telework in writing. Telework cannot be a hiring condition and may be revoked at any time without notice.

Texas HB5196 establishes guidelines for telework arrangements for state employees.

HB5196 amends Chapter 658 of the Texas Government Code to introduce provisions for telework, defined as a work arrangement allowing state employees to perform their duties away from a state office building during their scheduled work hours. The administrative head of an agency may award telework to address office space shortages or to provide flexibility that aids in achieving the agency's mission. The head must document the reasons for and conditions of telework in writing. Telework cannot be a hiring condition and may be revoked at any time without notice.