H.B. No. 252 amends Section 659.082 of the Government Code to allow certain state agencies to opt for a bi-monthly payment schedule for employment compensation. Specifically, the bill introduces a new subsection (c) that permits state agencies listed in Subsection (a) to pay employees holding positions classified under Salary Schedule A in the General Appropriations Act twice a month. However, agencies that choose this payment option must comply with the comptroller's requirements regarding bi-monthly compensation.

The bill is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from all elected members of both houses. If it does not achieve this majority, the bill will take effect on September 1, 2025. The legislative process for H.B. No. 252 included passage in both the House and Senate, with the House voting 141 to 5 in favor and the Senate passing it unanimously with a vote of 31 to 0.

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)
Senate Committee Report: Government Code 659.082 (Government Code 659)
Enrolled: Government Code 659.082 (Government Code 659)