The bill, H.B. No. 252, proposes an amendment to Section 659.082 of the Government Code regarding the payment of employment compensation by certain state agencies. It introduces a new provision allowing state agencies listed in Subsection (a) to opt for paying employment compensation twice a month for employees classified in salary groups A12 through A17, as defined in the General Appropriations Act. Additionally, any agency that chooses to implement this bi-monthly payment schedule must comply with the comptroller's requirements for such payments.

The bill is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds majority vote from both houses of the Texas Legislature. If it does not achieve this necessary vote, the bill will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 659.082 (Government Code 659)
House Committee Report: Government Code 659.082 (Government Code 659)
Engrossed: Government Code 659.082 (Government Code 659)