Tex. Lab. Code § 213.012 · Subchapter A. GENERAL ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS
RESTRICTIONS OR CONDITIONS ON PAYMENTS PROHIBITED.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) In this section, "payment instrument" has the meaning assigned by Section 152.003, Finance Code.
(b) A person may not place on a payment instrument remitted to the commission any restriction or condition purporting to limit the amount of contributions, penalties, or interest owed to the commission by an employer.
(c) A restriction or condition in violation of this section is void.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 210 (H.B. 1432), Sec. 1, eff. May 28, 2017.
Amended by:
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 277 (S.B. 895), Sec. 2.05, eff. September 1, 2023.
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/LA/htm/LA.213.htm
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