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TX HB2467
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Gary Vandeaver
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AI Summary
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Peace officers commissioned by the state fire marshal as fire and arson investigators must be compensated according to Schedule C of the position classification salary schedule in the General Appropriations Act
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Adds state fire marshal peace officers to the definition of "state employee" for hazardous duty pay purposes, alongside officers from DPS, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, TDCJ, attorney general, and insurance fraud unit
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Extends injury-related leave benefits under Section 661.918 to peace officers commissioned by the state fire marshal, matching benefits provided to officers from DPS, Parks and Wildlife, TABC, and other state agencies
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Requires the state auditor's classification officer to reclassify State Fire Marshal's Office investigator positions as Schedule C positions, effective September 1, 2025
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Passed the House 140-0 on April 30, 2025, and the Senate 30-1 on May 22, 2025; takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the compensation and benefits for certain peace officers commissioned by the state fire marshal.
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Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025