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TX HB3750
Bill
Status
5/2/2025
Primary Sponsor
Christian Manuel
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AI Summary
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Allows Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) to reimburse current employees up to $5,000 in attorney's fees when they seek a protective or restraining order related to their job duties protecting children, elderly persons, or persons with disabilities
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Maintains existing provision permitting DFPS to indemnify current or former employees up to $10,000 for attorney's fees if criminally prosecuted for job-related conduct and found not guilty, acquitted on appeal, or charges dismissed without a guilty plea
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Applies to employees involved in protective services activities who face legal proceedings arising from the course and scope of their employment
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Requires DFPS to adopt rules implementing the new reimbursement provision as soon as practicable after the effective date
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to reimbursing certain Department of Family and Protective Services employees for certain legal expenses.
State Finances
Last Action
Left pending in committee
5/23/2025