While the loss of the constitutional right to abortion causes all of its traumatic ripple effects, representatives on both sides of the aisle are making an effort to make this state (at least marginally) better suited for new parents.
Texas State Representative Penny Morales Shaw speaks during a press conference for Texas Family Act at the Texas State Capitol on March 1
While the loss of the constitutional right to abortion causes all of its traumatic ripple effects, it does create a unique opportunity for the– representatives on both sides of the aisle are making an effort to make this state better suited for new parents. So we're keeping an eye on legislation that would expand child care and health care access to new moms and new babies, among other things. A newly filed bill that would guarantee"I want Texas' pro-family policy to go all the way.
Under the legislation, the state would establish a Texas Family Fund Program, which all employers would pay into. The state would then distribute paid leave based on tiers. Basically, you'd get 100% of your weekly pay if you make $15 per hour or less; 95% if you make between $15 and $20 per hour; or 80% or $1,000 per week, whichever is less, if you make more than $20 per hour.
Republicans have their own, much more limited paid parental leave bill working its way through the Lege. Senate Bill 222 by Sen., R-Jacksonville, and its House companion bill would give state employees six weeks of paid parental leave. The legislation has several Democratic co-sponsors. State senators in the Business & Commerce Committee heard testimony on the bill Tuesday, but haven't voted on it yet.
"The state auditor's office did find that 22 – almost 23% of the workforce is leaving, so we have a crisis in attracting and retaining state employees," said Ann Bishop, head of the Texas Public Employees Association , in testimony to the committee. The state auditor's survey found the"No. 1 reason why state employees leave is because of better pay and benefits. And this goes a long way.
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