H.B. No. 1338 proposes to amend Section 157.021(a) of the Local Government Code regarding the adoption of uniform work hour rules for certain county employees. The bill specifically allows counties with a population of 265,000 or more to implement and enforce these rules for department heads, assistants, deputies, and other employees whose compensation is determined by the commissioners court. This amendment replaces the previous population threshold of 355,000, thereby expanding the scope of counties that can adopt such regulations.

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 level of support, the bill will become effective on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Local Government Code 157.021 (Local Government Code 157)
House Committee Report: Local Government Code 157.021 (Local Government Code 157)