Monitoring the SessionHB 807
Filed
Initial review · graded Nov 9, 2026 · How we grade
relating to inquiries about and the consideration of criminal history record information regarding an applicant for employment.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
Employers wait until an interview or offer to ask. No penalty named, starts 2027.
This bill bars employers from asking about an applicant's criminal history on the first job application form. Employers may still ask about or weigh that history once they decide the applicant is otherwise qualified and either make a conditional job offer or invite the applicant to an interview. Jobs where state or federal law already requires a criminal history check are left out, and the rule starts September 1, 2027, though the bill names no penalty or enforcement method.
Labels: ZOMBIE BILL. Died 2 times: 88R HB 3246 by Rep. Manuel (Did not pass) and 89R HB 2466 (Died in committee). Checked against 88R and 89R only.BACK FROM THE DEAD. Same text as a bill filed before that died: 89R HB 2466 (Died in committee). Filed in 3 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R and 89R only.TRY NO. 3. Filed in 3 sessions: 88R, 89R and 90R. Checked against 88R and 89R only.
90R-HB807 · 2026-11-09
relating to inquiries about and the consideration of criminal history record information regarding an applicant for employment.
Employers wait until an interview or offer to ask. No penalty named, starts 2027.
This bill bars employers from asking about an applicant's criminal history on the first job application form. Employers may still ask about or weigh that history once they decide the applicant is otherwise qualified and either make a conditional job offer or invite the applicant to an interview. Jobs where state or federal law already requires a criminal history check are left out, and the rule starts September 1, 2027, though the bill names no penalty or enforcement method.
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No fiscal note in the loaded record.
No verified beat found.
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Not tied to this bill.
The author's campaign account only. Own money and internal transfers are separate on the member page.
Derived itemized flow · Oct 29, 2024 to Oct 19, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
$30,000.00
Also funds 121 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 3, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Dec 5, 2024 to Feb 19, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100982635, 101040208.
$25,000.00
Also funds 137 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 24, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Nov 27, 2024 to Jan 16, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100982635, 101028685, 101035822.
$7,000.00
Also funds 9 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Oct 15, 2024 to Oct 15, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.
TeamDerived itemized flow · on Apr 30, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101057584.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
$30,000.00
Also funds 121 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 3, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Dec 5, 2024 to Feb 19, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100982635, 101040208.
$25,000.00
Also funds 137 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 24, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Nov 27, 2024 to Jan 16, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100982635, 101028685, 101035822.
$7,000.00
Also funds 9 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Oct 15, 2024 to Oct 15, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.
TeamDerived itemized flow · on Apr 30, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101057584.
No floor vote loaded for this bill.
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
Analysis of text version I by a super-expensive superintelligence, Nov 9, 2026, against the published rubric.
Filed 3 times: 88R, 89R and now. Checked against 88R and 89R only.
by Rep. Manuel, different lead author · Did not pass · reworked
Introduced textLast action, May 11, 2023: Placed on General State Calendar
Relating to inquiries about and the consideration of criminal history record information regarding applicants for employment.
Caption, 88R bill history
by Rep. Reynolds, same lead author · Died in committee · same text
Introduced textLast action, Mar 17, 2025: Referred to s/c on Workforce by Speaker
Relating to inquiries about and the consideration of criminal history record information regarding an applicant for employment.
Caption, 89R bill history
Texas House · Filed Nov 9, 2026
11/09/2026 H Filed
Texas Legislature Online · Introduced
Data snapshot Nov 10, 2026 at 2:36 AM CST. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.
Criminal Procedure--General
Labor--General
The text as introduced · 239 words
90R2936 DNC-D By: Reynolds H.B. No. 807 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to inquiries about and the consideration of criminal history record information regarding an applicant for employment. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Chapter 52, Labor Code, is amended by adding Subchapter H to read as follows: SUBCHAPTER H. RESTRICTIONS ON CONSIDERING CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION IN HIRING PROCESS Sec. 52.081. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter: (1) "Applicant" means an individual who has made an oral or written application with an employer, or has sent a resume or other correspondence to an employer, indicating an interest in employment. (2) "Criminal history record information" has the meaning assigned by Section 411.082, Government Code. (3) "Employer" has the meaning assigned by Section 21.002. Sec. 52.082. EMPLOYER INQUIRIES INTO AND CONSIDERATION OF CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION. (a) An employer may not include a question regarding an applicant's criminal history record information on an initial employment application form. (b) An employer may inquire into or consider an applicant's criminal history record information after the employer has: (1) determined that the applicant is otherwise qualified; and (2) conditionally offered the applicant employment or invited the applicant to an interview. Sec. 52.083. NONAPPLICABILITY. This subchapter does not apply to an applicant for a position for which consideration of criminal history record information is required by law. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2027.