Sunset Commission Comment: Aligning UI Good Cause Rules with State Statute
On August 17, 2026 I submitted the following public comment to the Sunset Advisory Commission regarding Recommendation 8.2 of the Texas Workforce Commission Staff Report.
The full comment is included below.
About the Author
Blake Dodd is a policy analyst specializing in workforce programs, regulatory interpretation, and state program evaluation. He has experience advising on funding decisions affecting colleges and employers, with a background in legislative research and budget support in Texas and Louisiana. His writing focuses on how governmental systems implement policy and the importance of alignment with the original intent of a law or regulation.
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