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TX SB862

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nathan Johnson

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, and the third day of Diwali to the list of optional holidays for state employees under Texas Government Code Section 662.003(c)

  • Expands the existing optional holiday list, which currently includes Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Good Friday

  • Optional holidays allow state employees to take time off for religious observances without using regular leave

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the designation of Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, and Diwali as optional holidays.

Holidays

Last Action

Referred to Business & Commerce

2/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Business & Commerce2/13/2025

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