H.B. No. 2513 is a legislative act that establishes provisions for paid leave of absence for public employees who serve as fire protection personnel and are engaged in certain military service. The bill amends Section 437.202 of the Government Code by adding a new subsection (a-2), which specifies that for the purpose of calculating the payment amount for a paid leave of absence, a 24-hour or 48-hour work shift for these fire protection personnel will be considered as one workday.

The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, following its passage in both the House and Senate with unanimous support. This legislation aims to ensure that fire protection personnel who are called to military service receive appropriate compensation during their leave, recognizing the unique nature of their work schedules.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 437.202 (Government Code 437)
House Committee Report: Government Code 437.202 (Government Code 437)
Engrossed: Government Code 437.202 (Government Code 437)
Senate Committee Report: Government Code 437.202 (Government Code 437)
Enrolled: Government Code 437.202 (Government Code 437)