Texas House Bill 5196, which supports remote work for state agency employees, has passed legislative hurdles and will become law on Sept. 1. The bill, inspired by an order from Governor Abbott, aims to establish clear telework policies amid varying current practices. With strong bipartisan support, the legislation capitalizes on lessons learned during the pandemic, where increased telework led to higher productivity and employee satisfaction. This development addresses past criticisms of returning to office work and paves the way for flexible work arrangements across Texas state agencies.
The bill, as stated by Rep. Capriglione, 'provides a practical, structured solution for our state agencies to offer telework arrangements with clear expectations.'
During the pandemic, many agencies found they were able to raise productivity, save money on office utility bills, and retain employees by offering broad work-from-home flexibility.
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