Texas House Bill HB2509

Texas 2013 - 83rd Regular

Caption

Relating to the business leave time account for a police officer employee organization in certain municipalities.

Impact

By amending Section 142.013 of the Local Government Code, HB2509 provides clearer guidelines on how police officers can contribute their vacation or compensatory time to their organization’s business leave time account. It establishes that donations can be made with written consent from the officers, ensuring that the transfer of time is documented and approved by the municipality. This adaptation is expected to enhance the relationship and understanding between police organizations and local governmental entities concerning the management of leave accounts.

Summary

House Bill 2509 focuses on the administration of the business leave time account for police officer employee organizations in specific municipalities within Texas. The bill modifies existing provisions in the Local Government Code regarding how donations to such accounts can be authorized by members of the employee organization. This change aims to clarify the process for both officers and municipalities when it comes to the donation of leave time, thus ensuring a more efficient system for managing these accounts.

Contention

Despite the straightforward intent of HB2509 to streamline the process, there may be some contention among differing stakeholders such as police officers and municipal authorities. Concerns may arise regarding the methods for soliciting donations, the frequency of donations, and the autonomy of police organizations in managing their accounts. The bill's requirement for written authorization could be viewed by some as an unnecessary administrative burden or a potential hindrance to voluntary contributions, stirring dialogue around the balance of control between police associations and local governance.