Texas HB5573 protects public employees from retaliation for reporting wasteful or fraudulent spending or law violations.

Texas HB5573 amends the Government Code to prohibit state or local governmental entities from taking adverse personnel actions against public employees who report wasteful or fraudulent spending or law violations in good faith. The bill ensures that employees can report such issues to appropriate law enforcement authorities without fear of retaliation. The act takes effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both legislative houses; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB5573 protects public employees from retaliation for reporting wasteful or fraudulent spending or law violations.

Texas HB5573 amends the Government Code to prohibit state or local governmental entities from taking adverse personnel actions against public employees who report wasteful or fraudulent spending or law violations in good faith. The bill ensures that employees can report such issues to appropriate law enforcement authorities without fear of retaliation. The act takes effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both legislative houses; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.