Texas House Bill HR 807

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

• Filed: 7/7/26

Caption

Recognizing May 18 through 24, 2025, as National PEO Week.

Summary

H.R. 807 is a ceremonial House resolution recognizing May 18 through 24, 2025, as National PEO Week in Texas. The resolution praises professional employer organizations (PEOs) for providing payroll, human resources, and related administrative services to small and mid-sized businesses, and for helping those businesses grow, improve productivity, and offer employee benefits such as retirement plans and health, dental, and life insurance. The resolution also cites industry claims that businesses using PEOs grow faster, experience lower employee turnover, and have higher survival rates. It does not create a regulatory program, impose duties, or appropriate funds; instead, it expresses the Texas House’s appreciation for the PEO industry and extends best wishes to those involved.

Impact

H.R. 807 has no direct legal effect on Texas statutes or agency rules. It is a nonbinding commemorative resolution that formally designates a week of recognition and publicly acknowledges the professional employer organization industry, but it does not change state law, create new rights or obligations, or affect licensing, taxation, labor, or insurance requirements for employers or employees.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding the bill is strongly positive and celebratory. The resolution was adopted by the House by a non-record vote, and the available context shows no recorded opposition, amendments, or committee controversy. The tone of the bill is appreciative toward PEOs and supportive of their role in helping businesses and workers.

Contention

There is little to no visible contention in the available record because the measure is honorary rather than substantive. Any potential policy concerns would likely relate generally to the PEO industry’s role in employment administration, benefits, or labor arrangements, but none were raised in the provided transcripts or voting history. The bill appears to have been treated as a routine recognition resolution.