Texas lawmakers have passed a bipartisan bill allowing state agencies to establish their own remote-work policies, effectively reversing Governor Greg Abbott's earlier order requiring all state workers to return to the office. The measure by Rep. Giovanni Capriglione aims to provide flexibility for agencies, ensuring productivity while acknowledging the challenges faced by employees with long commutes. The push for this legislation arose from the abrupt nature of the governor's mandate, which contrasted efforts to improve job satisfaction and retention through remote work options.
"It's one of those things that feels like it shouldn't be necessary, but it was made necessary by the governor's mandate, unfortunately."
"Remote work policies were a boon to agencies that had been struggling to hire and retain workers."
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