TX HB1210

Lowers the population threshold from 355,000 to 350,000 for counties where commissioners courts may adopt and enforce uniform rules on work hours for department heads, assistants, deputies, and other employees whose compensation is set by the court

Expands the authority to adopt uniform work hour rules to counties covered by a county civil service system created under Subchapter A, Chapter 158, regardless of population size

Excludes employees of sheriff's or constable's offices from these uniform work hour rules in counties with civil service systems that have populations under 350,000

Takes effect immediately if passed by two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers; otherwise takes effect September 1, 2025