TX SB1171

Adds the Texas Juvenile Justice Department to the definition of "law enforcement agency" for purposes of physical fitness programs and standards

Mandates hazardous duty pay for investigators, inspector generals, security officers, and apprehension specialists employed by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department's Office of Inspector General (previously this was discretionary)

Extends injury-related leave benefits to peace officers commissioned by the Office of Inspector General of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, adding them to the list of state law enforcement officers eligible for such leave

Requires commissioned peace officers in the Office of Inspector General to be compensated according to Schedule C of the state position classification salary schedule

Directs the state auditor's classification officer to reclassify these positions as Schedule C positions, effective with the fiscal biennium beginning September 1, 2025; the bill takes effect September 1, 2025