{"id":1101937,"date":"2021-12-09T09:44:19","date_gmt":"2021-12-09T14:44:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1101937"},"modified":"2021-12-09T09:44:21","modified_gmt":"2021-12-09T14:44:21","slug":"texas-governor-creates-hotline-for-employees-to-report-illegal-vaccine-mandates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/texas-governor-creates-hotline-for-employees-to-report-illegal-vaccine-mandates\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Governor Creates Hotline For Employees To Report Illegal Vaccine Mandates"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftexas-governor-creates-hotline-for-employees-to-report-illegal-vaccine-mandates%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1101937&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott issued a statement on Wednesday that announced a new hotline for employees to contact regarding \u201cillegal vaccine mandates\u201d in the Lone Star State.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSince day one, Texas has taken a stand against the federal government\u2019s unconstitutional COVID-19 vaccine mandates,\u201d Abbott tweeted.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have now created a hotline for Texas employees to report illegal vaccine mandates,\u201d he added. \u201cThe COVID-19 vaccine will always be voluntary &amp; never forced in Texas.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Since day one, Texas has taken a stand against the federal government\u2019s unconstitutional COVID-19 vaccine mandates.<\/p>\n<p>We have now created a hotline for Texas employees to report illegal vaccine mandates.<\/p>\n<p>The COVID-19 vaccine will always be voluntary &amp; never forced in Texas. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OpOIjKnuGF\">pic.twitter.com\/OpOIjKnuGF<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GregAbbott_TX\/status\/1468747887567908870?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 9, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The governor also issued a statement from his office following the Texas Workforce Commission\u2019s (TWC)&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gov.texas.gov\/uploads\/files\/press\/Letter_Employers_COVID_19_Vac_Mandate.pdf\">letter<\/a> to Texas employers clarifying the state\u2019s law on COVID-19 vaccine mandates.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSince day one, the State of Texas has taken a stand against the federal government\u2019s unconstitutional COVID-19 vaccine mandates in the workplace, three of which have since been deemed illegal by federal courts,\u201d Abbott said in the <a href=\"https:\/\/gov.texas.gov\/news\/post\/governor-abbott-statement-on-texas-workforce-commission-letter-to-employers-regarding-executive-order-ga-40\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy Executive Order clearly states that no employer can mandate the COVID-19 vaccine for an employee with a religious, personal, or medical exemption. We have now created a hotline for employees to report illegal vaccine mandates in Texas. While I encourage Texans to get the COVID-19 vaccine, it will always be voluntary, and never forced, in Texas, and we are committed to ensuring Texans\u2019 livelihoods are not jeopardized by federal overreach,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Texas employees can call (800) 939-6631 or email vaccine_job_loss@twc.texas.gov regarding concerns with vaccine mandates. The statement noted, \u201cTWC will refer verified tips to the appropriate authorities for prosecution.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The letter says:<\/p>\n<p><em>The federal government has sown confusion among employers and employees by issuing a series of COVID-19 vaccine mandates of dubious legality. But the law in Texas is clear on this point: An employer cannot impose a COVID-19 vaccine mandate on an employee who qualifies for an exemption for religious, personal, or medical reasons.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The letter warns employers:<\/p>\n<p><em>Employers should not mandate that any Texan receive a COVID-19 vaccine without notifying the employee of the necessary exemptions and processing those exemptions in good faith.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The TWC letter concludes:<\/p>\n<p><em>Verified tips from employees who have been impacted by employer mandates will be referred to the appropriate authorities for prosecution.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Despite strong pushback on vaccine mandate requirements, the issue arose again this week regarding requirements at the University of Texas at Austin.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">New from UT:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhile certain federal contracts require universities to mandate vaccines for employees working under these contracts, UT System institutions will always grant exceptions and will not terminate employees for refusing to be vaccinated.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/feLlo1kLRG\">https:\/\/t.co\/feLlo1kLRG<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GregAbbott_TX\/status\/1468430012479115269?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 8, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cGovernor Abbott continues hearing from countless Texans who are worried about losing their jobs because of this federal overreach,\u201d Abbott spokesperson Renae Eze said in a statement to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statesman.com\/story\/news\/2021\/12\/06\/ut-plans-comply-vaccine-mandate-federal-contractors\/8808947002\/\">Austin American-Statesman<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith both OSHA and CMS\u2019s vaccine mandates recently halted in Texas, it\u2019s clear that the courts agree that the Biden Administration is overstepping their constitutional authority and attempting to trample Americans\u2019 right to choose for themselves whether to get vaccinated,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/oshas-covid-vaccine-mandate-for-private-employers\">OSHA Covid Vaccine Mandate For Private Employers: Everything You Need To&nbsp;Know<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Daily Wire is one of America\u2019s fastest-growing conservative media companies and counter-cultural outlets for news, opinion, and entertainment. Get inside access to The Daily Wire by becoming a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/subscribe\">member<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott issued a statement on Wednesday that announced a new hotline for employees to contact regarding \u201cillegal vaccine mandates\u201d in the Lone Star State.\u201cSince day one, Texas has taken a stand against the federal government\u2019s unconstitutional COVID-19 vaccine mandates,\u201d Abbott tweeted.\u201cWe have now created a hotline for Texas employees to report illegal vaccine mandates,\u201d he added. \u201cThe COVID-19 vaccine will always be voluntary &#038; never forced in Texas.\u201dSince day one, Texas has taken a stand against the federal government\u2019s unconstitutional COVID-19 vaccine mandates.We have now created a hotline for Texas employees to report illegal vaccine mandates.The COVID-19 vaccine will always be voluntary &#038; never forced in Texas. pic.twitter.com\/OpOIjKnuGF\u2014 Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) December 9, 2021The governor also issued a statement from his office following the Texas Workforce Commission\u2019s (TWC)\u00a0letter to Texas employers clarifying the state\u2019s law on COVID-19 vaccine mandates.\u201cSince day one, the State of Texas has taken a stand against the federal government\u2019s unconstitutional COVID-19 vaccine mandates in the workplace, three of which have since been deemed illegal by federal courts,\u201d Abbott said in the statement.\u201cMy Executive Order clearly states that no employer can mandate the COVID-19 vaccine for an employee with a religious, personal, or medical exemption. We have now created a hotline for employees to report illegal vaccine mandates in Texas. While I encourage Texans to get the COVID-19 vaccine, it will always be voluntary, and never forced, in Texas, and we are committed to ensuring Texans\u2019 livelihoods are not jeopardized by federal overreach,\u201d he added.Texas employees can call (800) 939-6631 or email vaccine_job_loss@twc.texas.gov regarding concerns with vaccine mandates. The statement noted, \u201cTWC will refer verified tips to the appropriate authorities for prosecution.\u201dThe letter says:The federal government has sown confusion among employers and employees by issuing a series of COVID-19 vaccine mandates of dubious legality. But the law in Texas is clear on this point: An employer cannot impose a COVID-19 vaccine mandate on an employee who qualifies for an exemption for religious, personal, or medical reasons.The letter warns employers:Employers should not mandate that any Texan receive a COVID-19 vaccine without notifying the employee of the necessary exemptions and processing those exemptions in good faith.The TWC letter concludes:Verified tips from employees who have been impacted by employer mandates will be referred to the appropriate authorities for prosecution.Despite strong pushback on vaccine mandate requirements, the issue arose again this week regarding requirements at the University of Texas at Austin.New from UT:\u201cWhile certain federal contracts require universities to mandate vaccines for employees working under these contracts, UT System institutions will always grant exceptions and will not terminate employees for refusing to be vaccinated.\u201d https:\/\/t.co\/feLlo1kLRG\u2014 Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) December 8, 2021\u201cGovernor Abbott continues hearing from countless Texans who are worried about losing their jobs because of this federal overreach,\u201d Abbott spokesperson Renae Eze said in a statement to the Austin American-Statesman.\u201cWith both OSHA and CMS\u2019s vaccine mandates recently halted in Texas, it\u2019s clear that the courts agree that the Biden Administration is overstepping their constitutional authority and attempting to trample Americans\u2019 right to choose for themselves whether to get vaccinated,\u201d she added.Related:\u00a0OSHA Covid Vaccine Mandate For Private Employers: Everything You Need To\u00a0KnowThe Daily Wire is one of America\u2019s fastest-growing conservative media companies and counter-cultural outlets for news, opinion, and entertainment. Get inside access to The Daily Wire by becoming a\u00a0member.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":325,"featured_media":2315279,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1101937","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1101937","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/325"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1101937"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1101937\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2315279"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1101937"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1101937"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1101937"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}