H.B. No. 334 establishes a County Employee Family Leave Pool Program in Texas, amending Chapter 157 of the Local Government Code by adding Subchapter E-1. This new subchapter defines key terms such as "family leave pool," "pool administrator," and "program." It allows county commissioners to create a program enabling employees to voluntarily transfer their accrued sick or vacation leave to a family leave pool. The county judge is designated as the pool administrator or may appoint someone else to this role. The program must comply with the provisions outlined in the new subchapter.

The bill also details the contributions to and withdrawals from the family leave pool. Employees can contribute their accrued leave and may withdraw time from the pool under specific circumstances, such as serious illness or family care needs. There are limitations on the amount that can be withdrawn, ensuring that no employee can take more than one-third of the total pool or 90 days, whichever is less. Additionally, employees using time from the pool will be treated as if they are on earned sick leave, and the estate of a deceased employee is not entitled to payment for any unused time withdrawn from the pool. The act will take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if not.

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