What Texas employers must give their people

Anyone who handles protected health information, which reaches well beyond health care providers Applies if you handle patient or health information.

Within 90 days of hire, and again after a material change in the law. A signed statement from each employee, kept 6 years.

Health & Safety Code §181.101 · checked October 2026

Hotels, motels and inns with more than 10 rooms: every employee they directly employ

Every year, and within 90 days of hire; at least 20 minutes, from an Attorney General-approved program. Certificates for all current and former employees, given to the Attorney General within 72 hours of a request.

Bus. & Com. Code ch. 114 (H.B. 390) · Attorney General's approved training · checked October 2026

Every employer, insured or not

Tell each new employee at hire whether you carry workers' compensation; post the notice. No record prescribed; keep proof of delivery.

Labor Code §406.005 · checked October 2026

Employers whose employees work with hazardous chemicals (federal OSHA, and the state plans that adopt it)

At initial assignment and whenever a new chemical hazard is introduced, covering the chemicals in your workplace. A written hazard communication program, chemical list and safety data sheets the employees can reach. A training record is good practice.

29 CFR 1910.1200 · OSHA hazard communication · checked October 2026

Employers whose employees can reasonably expect contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials

At initial assignment and every year, with a chance to ask a qualified trainer questions during the session. Training records kept 3 years: dates, a summary of content, the trainer's name and qualifications, and attendees.

29 CFR 1910.1030 · checked October 2026

Employers whose employees operate forklifts or other powered industrial trucks

Formal instruction, hands-on training and a workplace evaluation before operating; evaluation at least every 3 years. A certification with the operator's name, training and evaluation dates, and the evaluator's name.

29 CFR 1910.178(l) · checked October 2026

Health care providers, health plans and clearinghouses, and their business associates Applies if you handle patient or health information.

For new staff within a reasonable time, and when policies change; periodic security reminders. Documentation that training was given, kept 6 years.

45 CFR 164.530(b) · 45 CFR 164.308(a)(5) · checked October 2026

Non-bank financial institutions such as tax preparers, mortgage brokers, lenders and finance companies. The small-business exemption does not cover training

Security awareness training for staff, kept up to date with the written information security program. The written information security program and a record of training.

16 CFR 314.4(e) · checked October 2026

Federal grantees of any size, and federal contractors above the contract threshold Applies if you hold US federal contracts or grants.

Give each employee working on the grant or contract the drug-free workplace statement, and run an awareness program. The published statement and evidence each employee received it.

41 U.S.C. 8102 · checked October 2026