204.086 – COLLECTION OF CONTRIBUTION, PENALTY, OR INTEREST
Texas Labor Code § 204.086
Summary
This law holds a successor employer responsible for any unpaid contributions, penalties, or interest owed by the previous employer at the time of acquisition. It ensures that debts to the commission are settled promptly when a business is transferred.
Successor employers inherit unpaid debts from previous employers.
Liability includes contributions, penalties, and interest owed.
Prompt payment to the commission is required upon acquisition.
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In simple terms: Learn about Texas's COLLECTION OF CONTRIBUTION, PENALTY, OR INTEREST law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.
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