State law permits governmental entities in Texas to automatically deduct union dues from public sector employees’ paychecks. This dynamic creates an improper role for Texas governments and merits legislative remedy.

Key points:

  • State law allows Texas governments to automatically deduct union dues from public sector employees’ paychecks, effectively making the government a party to union activity.
  • The proper role of government is to preserve life, liberty, and property—not to act as a dues collector.
  • Texas is one of only a handful of states that still allows for automatic paycheck deduction of union dues in the post-Janus environment.