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TX · HB5598CMTE · 1 COSPONSOR

Relating to the minimum wage and a requirement for a biennial study and report on the living wage in this state, expanding access to childcare, and providing paid parental leave.

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Plain-English Summary

Relating to the minimum wage and a requirement for a biennial study and report on the living wage in this state, expanding access to childcare, and providing paid parental leave.

Source: OpenStates · fetched April 7, 2025

Who it affects
W-2 worker (non-union)

Increases minimum wage and provides paid parental leave.

Parent / guardian

Expands access to childcare and provides paid parental leave.

Low-income / working-classindirect

A biennial study and report on the living wage may lead to future policy changes that benefit low-income individuals.

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Who This AffectsAI analysis
  • W-2 worker (non-union)directMajor impactHigh certainty

    Increases minimum wage and provides paid parental leave.

    Relating to the minimum wage· Relating to
    and providing paid parental leave· and providing
  • Parent / guardiandirectMajor impactHigh certainty

    Expands access to childcare and provides paid parental leave.

    expanding access to childcare· expanding access
    and providing paid parental leave· and providing
  • Low-income / working-classindirectModerate impactMedium certainty

    A biennial study and report on the living wage may lead to future policy changes that benefit low-income individuals.

    a requirement for a biennial study and report on the living wage· a requirement for a biennial study and report on the living wage
What the Bill Does
  • Establishes a minimum wage.
  • Requires a biennial study and report on the living wage.
  • Expands access to childcare.
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