HB 3067
AN ACT relating to the payment of salary to an individual pending the
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
Ensures that an individual facing impeachment proceedings will continue to receive their full salary while suspended from their official duties, as outlined in the Texas Constitution. The legislation applies to public officials who have had articles of impeachment filed against them, guaranteeing their continued financial compensation during the legal process. The bill will take effect on September 1, 2025, providing clarity and financial protection for officials during impeachment proceedings.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to the payment of salary to an individual pending the individual's impeachment trial. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter B, Chapter 665, Government Code, is amended by adding Section 665.0215 to read as follows: Sec. 665.0215. SALARY DURING SUSPENSION. An individual against whom articles of impeachment have been preferred is entitled to continue receiving the individual's salary while suspended from exercising the duties of the individual's office as provided by Section 5, Article XV, Texas Constitution. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the payment of salary to an individual pending the
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