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, it introduces a new Subsection (c) that permits state agencies listed in Subsection (a) to pay employees 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 if it receives a two-thirds majority vote from both houses of the legislature; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025. The bill has already passed both the House and Senate with significant support, indicating a strong legislative backing for the proposed changes to employment compensation payment schedules.

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)