This bill (HB 3170) could impact small mom and pop operations:
Sec.A253.0035.AAINTERIM REGISTRY. (a) The commission shall
establish an interim registry of employees against whom a
determination or finding of reportable conduct is made and who have
made timely requests for hearings on the determinations or findings
under Section 253.003 of this code or Section 48.404, Human
Resources Code.
The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, April 16 in the Capitol Extension Room E2.030. Read the full bill here.