The bill, S.B. No. 65, proposes to amend Section 157.021(a) of the Local Government Code regarding the authority of county commissioners courts to establish uniform work hour rules for certain county employees. Specifically, it lowers the population threshold from 355,000 to 265,000, allowing counties with a population of 265,000 or more to adopt and enforce these rules for department heads, assistants, deputies, and other employees whose compensation is set or approved by the court.

The bill is designed to provide greater flexibility for counties with larger populations in managing their workforce. It will take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from all elected members of each house; otherwise, it will become effective on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Local Government Code 157.021 (Local Government Code 157)