Description
Texas Whistleblower Act Poster
The Texas Whistleblower Act Poster informs public employees of their rights and protections when reporting violations of law by a governmental employer or another public employee. Under Texas Government Code Chapter 554, qualifying public employees are protected against certain retaliatory employment actions for reporting suspected legal violations in good faith to an appropriate law enforcement authority. This full-color, laminated workplace poster helps Texas state and local government employers communicate whistleblower protections and meet applicable employee notice requirements.
Texas Whistleblower Act Poster Specifications:
- 11"W x 17"H
- Portrait Style
- Printed in Full Color
- Laminated with High Quality Laminate
Texas Whistleblower Act Posting Requirements
Texas Government Code Section 554.009 requires state and local governmental entities to inform employees of their rights under the Texas Whistleblower Act by posting a notice in a prominent workplace location.
The Texas Attorney General prescribes the design and content of the required notice. Public employers should ensure that their displayed poster reproduces the applicable official notice and remains readily visible to employees.
Who Needs the Texas Whistleblower Poster?
The Texas Whistleblower Act posting requirement applies to state and local governmental entities. Covered public employers may include state agencies, counties, municipalities, school districts, and other qualifying governmental organizations.
Private businesses are not generally subject to this specific public-sector posting requirement, although separate federal or state whistleblower protections may apply to their employees.
Texas Public Employee Whistleblower Protections
The Texas Whistleblower Act prohibits governmental employers from suspending, terminating, or taking other adverse personnel actions against qualifying public employees who report violations of law in good faith to an appropriate law enforcement authority.
Protected reporting and available remedies depend on the circumstances of the report and the requirements established under Texas Government Code Chapter 554.
Employees who believe they have experienced unlawful retaliation may have rights to pursue legal remedies, including reinstatement, compensation, and other relief where authorized by law. Strict deadlines and procedural requirements may apply.
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas Whistleblower Posters
What is the Texas Whistleblower Act?
The Texas Whistleblower Act, established under Texas Government Code Chapter 554, protects qualifying public employees from retaliation for reporting violations of law in good faith to an appropriate law enforcement authority.
Is the Texas Whistleblower Poster required?
Yes. Texas Government Code Section 554.009 requires state and local governmental entities to post a notice informing employees of their rights under the Texas Whistleblower Act.
Which employers must display the Texas Whistleblower Poster?
The posting requirement applies to Texas state and local governmental entities. Private employers are not generally covered by this particular posting requirement but may be subject to other whistleblower protection laws.
Where should the Texas Whistleblower Poster be displayed?
Texas law requires the notice to be posted in a prominent workplace location. Employers should select an area where public employees can readily see the notice, such as an employee breakroom, common area, or designated workplace posting board.
What protections does the Texas Whistleblower Act provide?
The law protects qualifying public employees from certain adverse personnel actions for reporting violations of law in good faith to an appropriate law enforcement authority. Available remedies and procedural requirements depend on the circumstances of each case.
Additional Texas Labor Law Compliance Posters
Browse our Texas State Specialty Labor Law Posters for additional public-sector notices, workplace safety posters, and supplemental posting requirements.
Review our Texas Labor Law Posters resource page for information about statewide workplace posting requirements.
Visit Labor Law Compliance Center for state, federal, and specialty workplace compliance posters.
