Holly Williams Testifies in Support of HB 5400

Attorney Holly Williams recently traveled to Austin to testify before the House Select Committee on Workforce in support of HB 5400. The bill would amend the Texas Labor Code, allowing victims of sexual harassment in the workplace to file a lawsuit without first submitting a complaint to the Texas Workforce Commission. Other reforms would include eliminating the cap on compensatory and punitive damages, extending the statute of limitations to two years, and strengthens protections for those who report instances of harassment. You can read Ms. Williams’ testimony below. “Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee, My name is Holly Williams. I am Secretary of the Texas Employment Lawyers Association. I am Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. I have been practicing law in my hometown of Midland, Texas for over 30 years. I represent clients within about a 200-mile radius of Midland-Odessa.