HB 5428

relating to payroll deductions for employees of a public university
system or institution of higher education.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1.  Section 51.9611, Education Code, is amended by
amending Subsection (b) and adding Subsections (b-1) and (b-2) to
(b)  The governing board or chancellor of a university
system, or of an institution of higher education that is not a
component institution of a university system, or the president of
an institution of higher education may authorize employees of the
system or institution, as applicable, to elect a payroll deduction
for any purpose that the governing board, chancellor, or president
determines serves a public purpose and benefits employees.
(b-1)  The governing board of a university system, or of an
institution of higher education that is not a component institution
of a university system, may adopt policies and procedures governing
payroll deductions under this section.
(b-2)  A payroll deduction under this section is in addition
to payroll deductions authorized by other law.
SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution.  If this
Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
Act takes effect September 1, 2025.