H.B. No. 2760 amends Section 212.201(a) of the Labor Code to specify that a party aggrieved by a final decision of the Texas Workforce Commission may seek judicial review in a county court at law or district court, rather than in a court of competent jurisdiction. This change clarifies the venues available for judicial review of unemployment compensation decisions made by the commission. The bill stipulates that the judicial review process applies only to decisions that become final on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025. Additionally, the bill ensures that any Texas Workforce Commission decisions that become final before the effective date will continue to be governed by the previous law, maintaining the status quo for those cases. This legislative change aims to streamline the judicial review process for unemployment compensation cases in Texas, providing clearer guidelines for aggrieved parties seeking recourse.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Labor Code 212.201 (Labor Code 212)
House Committee Report: Labor Code 212.201 (Labor Code 212)
Engrossed: Labor Code 212.201 (Labor Code 212)
Senate Committee Report: Labor Code 212.201 (Labor Code 212)
Enrolled: Labor Code 212.201 (Labor Code 212)