The bill, H.B. No. 1366, proposes to amend Chapter 651 of the Government Code by adding Section 651.011, which establishes a limitation on the duration of employment for certain state employees. Specifically, it defines "state employee" and "faculty member," clarifying that the new employment duration limit does not apply to faculty members. Under the new provisions, a person may not be employed as a state employee for more than 24 cumulative years, and the governing body of the employing state agency is required to terminate the employment of any individual who exceeds this limit. Additionally, only the length of employment after January 1, 2026, will be considered for determining ineligibility under this section.

The bill also stipulates that if an employment relationship governed by Section 651.011 is under an existing contract prior to the bill's effective date, the new limitations will only apply to renewals of that contract occurring after the effective date. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, contingent upon the approval of a related constitutional amendment by voters during the 89th Legislature's Regular Session in 2025. If the amendment is not approved, the act will have no effect.

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