The bill, H.B. No. 5122, mandates the Texas Workforce Commission to enhance its support for employers in assisting employees who are parents in accessing child care resources. It introduces a new section, 302.0064, to the Labor Code, which requires the Commission to maintain a dedicated web page on its website. This page must provide comprehensive and current information on various child-care resources, including assistance programs, best practices for employers, available tax credits, dependent care savings accounts, free tools, and relevant policies that employers can adopt. Additionally, the page must clarify that the Commission does not provide legal advice and that employers are not obligated to implement any suggested policies unless required by law.

The bill also stipulates that the Texas Workforce Commission must have this information posted on its website by February 1, 2026, and it is set to take effect on September 1, 2025. This initiative aims to facilitate better access to child care for working parents, thereby supporting workforce participation and enhancing employee well-being.

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