Texas Requires New Workplace Violence Reporting Poster Under HB 915
By Joel Riley
Texas HB 915 requires all employers to post a notice informing employees of their right to report workplace violence or suspicious activity to the Department of Public Safety. Compliance was required by January 8, 2024.
What Changed
House Bill 915 (HB 915), enacted during the 88th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature, added Chapter 104A to the Texas Labor Code, creating a new mandatory posting requirement for all Texas employers. The law requires employers to display a notice informing employees of how to report workplace violence or suspicious activity to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), including the right to make such reports anonymously.
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) and the Texas Department of Public Safety jointly issued the official model poster in January 2024.
Who Is Affected
All Texas employers, regardless of size or industry. There are no exemptions based on employee count or business type. This is a universal posting requirement.
Where It Applies
Texas statewide. The notice must be posted in every workplace location where employees are present.
When It Takes Effect
HB 915 went into effect on September 1, 2023, and the TWC issued the official model poster in early January 2024. Employers were expected to post the notice by January 8, 2024. The notice must be posted on an ongoing basis.
Why It Matters
This is a straightforward but mandatory posting requirement. While HB 915 does not contain specific civil penalty provisions for failure to post, non-compliance with workplace posting obligations in Texas can expose employers to enforcement actions and demonstrates a failure to maintain a safe workplace. More importantly, providing employees with clear reporting channels for workplace violence is a critical component of any workplace safety strategy. The posting must be in both English and Spanish where appropriate.
The Humareso Take
This is one of those requirements that takes five minutes to handle but can create real headaches if ignored. Texas is putting a stake in the ground on workplace violence reporting, and while the poster itself is simple, the underlying message is clear: employers need to give workers a visible, accessible path to report threats. We recommend treating this as a quick win on your compliance checklist and getting it posted immediately.
Recommended Action Steps
Download the official Reporting Workplace Violence poster from the Texas Workforce Commission website and print copies for each work location.
Post the notice in a conspicuous place accessible to all employees at every Texas workplace, in both English and Spanish as appropriate.
Distribute the notice electronically to remote employees via email, direct mail, or an employee information website to satisfy alternative posting requirements.
Update your compliance posting audit checklist to include the Reporting Workplace Violence poster alongside other mandatory Texas postings.
Contact your Humareso representative if you need assistance confirming that your Texas posting requirements are fully up to date.
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Originally posted by Joel Riley on 2024-01-04T18:02:34.359Z in Humareso Team > Compliance channel.