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Texas Senate revives push to block cities' paid sick leave ordinances

Supporters say Senate Bill 14 will make it easier for businesses to operate in multiple cities. Opponents call it an "existential threat to Texas workers.”

By Megan Munce, The Texas Tribune
Posted 4/14/21

The Texas Senate has revived a push to ban cities and counties from requiring companies to provide specific employee benefits like paid sick leave.

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