Bill would extend statutory fraud, waste and abuse authority across Texas Workforce Commission programs

May 5, 2025

House Bill 3,700 would amend Chapter 201 of the Texas Labor Code to give the Texas Workforce Commission explicit statutory authority to detect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse across all its programs, add reporting requirements, and include protections for employees who report concerns; a TWC fraud director testified in support.

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House Bill 3,700 would amend Chapter 201 of the Texas Labor Code to establish explicit statutory authority for the Texas Workforce Commission to detect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse across all TWC programs and to use investigative tools such as subpoenas where authorized.

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