HB 2513
AN ACT relating to a paid leave of absence for public employees serving as
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
Awaiting Committee Assignment
Bill filed, pending referral to House committee
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What This Bill Does
Allows public employees who work as fire protection personnel to receive paid leave of absence for certain military service. Specifically, it modifies how work shifts are calculated for paid leave, focusing on 24-hour shifts for firefighters engaged in military service. The legislation ensures that fire protection personnel can take necessary military-related time off while maintaining their full compensation and benefits.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to a paid leave of absence for public employees serving as fire protection personnel who are engaged in certain military BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 437.202, Government Code, is amended by adding Subsection (a-2) to read as follows: (a-2) For purposes of calculating the payment amount for a paid leave of absence from duties in a fiscal year for a person described by Subsection (a) who is classified as fire protection personnel, as defined by Section 419.021, a 24-hour work shift SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to a paid leave of absence for public employees serving as
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