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TX HB2513

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Carl Tepper

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 437.202 of the Texas Government Code to clarify how paid military leave is calculated for fire protection personnel who are public employees

  • Specifies that a 24-hour or 48-hour work shift counts as one workday when calculating paid leave of absence for firefighters engaged in military service

  • Addresses the unique shift scheduling of fire protection personnel, as defined by Section 419.021, to ensure equitable military leave benefits

  • Passed the Texas House on May 7, 2025, with a vote of 145-0, and the Senate on May 20, 2025, with a vote of 31-0

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to a paid leave of absence for public employees serving as fire protection personnel who are engaged in certain military service.

Military & Veterans

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Veteran Affairs5/8/2025
Defense & Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee3/17/2025

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