Relating to the establishment of a paid parental leave program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission; imposing an employer contribution.

SB 2072 would create a state-administered paid parental leave program in Texas, funded through employer contributions. It provides eligible employees (who worked 540+ hours in the past six months or full-time for three months) with up to 12 weeks of paid leave for childbirth, adoption, or surrogacy. Benefits are calculated based on income: 100% of weekly wages for earners below $15/hour or $31,200 annual salary, 95% for mid-range earners, and 80% capped at $1,000 weekly for higher earners. The program, managed by the Texas Workforce Commission, does not replace federal Family and Medical Leave Act protections. The bill is currently pending in the Economic Development committee.