LISTEN: Construction Workers Can Still Drink Water & Take Rest Breaks

July 19, 2023

State Director Annie Spilman appears on KURV 710’s News Talk with Sergio Sanchez.

LISTEN: Construction Workers Can Still Drink Water & Take Rest Breaks

“The [Texas Regulatory Consistency Act] does not in any way prohibit rest and water breaks,” NFIB State Director Annie Spilman said in a conversation with Sergio Sanchez. “It will have zero negative effect on the construction or building industry practice of allowing rest and water breaks.” LISTEN: Small Business Owners Will Benefit from Regulatory Consistency During the conversation, Spilman argued it’s disingenuous for local governments to suggest workers will be harmed by the repeal of ordinances that in the vast majority of cases, haven’t been adopted. CLICK HERE for a comprehensive fact-check on the bill. CLICK HERE for The Center Square’s recent reporting on the bill.

Topics:

Regulations

State:

Texas

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