S.B. No. 1171 amends various sections of the Government Code and Human Resources Code to enhance compensation, leave, and physical fitness standards for employees of the Office of Inspector General of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Notably, the bill includes the Texas Juvenile Justice Department as a recognized law enforcement agency and establishes provisions for hazardous duty pay for individuals who have direct contact with youth in residential facilities or under supervision, as well as for specific roles such as investigators and security officers within the department.

Additionally, the bill mandates that commissioned peace officers in the Office of Inspector General be classified under Schedule C of the position classification salary schedule, ensuring they receive appropriate compensation. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025, and the classification adjustments will apply starting with the state fiscal biennium beginning on that date, expiring on September 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 614.171, Government Code 659.303, Government Code 661.918, Human Resources Code 242.102 (Government Code 661, Government Code 659, Government Code 614, Human Resources Code 242)
Senate Committee Report: Government Code 614.171, Government Code 659.303, Government Code 661.918, Human Resources Code 242.102 (Government Code 661, Government Code 659, Government Code 614, Human Resources Code 242)
Engrossed: Government Code 614.171, Government Code 659.303, Government Code 661.918, Human Resources Code 242.102 (Government Code 661, Government Code 659, Government Code 614, Human Resources Code 242)
House Committee Report: Government Code 614.171, Government Code 659.303, Government Code 661.918, Human Resources Code 242.102 (Government Code 661, Government Code 659, Government Code 614, Human Resources Code 242)
Enrolled: Government Code 614.171, Government Code 659.303, Government Code 661.918, Human Resources Code 242.102 (Government Code 661, Government Code 659, Government Code 614, Human Resources Code 242)