Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1002

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to the establishment of a county employee family leave pool program.

Impact

The bill has significant implications for county employment policies, as it enables a collaborative approach to managing leave among employees. By pooling leave, counties can provide greater flexibility and support to staff who may otherwise face challenges in taking necessary time off without pay. Furthermore, it ensures that employees can focus on family emergencies or health issues without the added stress of financial concerns during extended absences.

Summary

SB1002 establishes a County Employee Family Leave Pool Program in Texas, aiming to allow county employees to voluntarily contribute their accrued sick or vacation leave to a shared leave pool. This initiative is designed to offer additional support to employees who exhaust their paid time off due to critical situations such as childbirth, adoption, serious family illness, or pandemic-related care. The bill mandates that county commissioners can authorize the establishment of this program, contingent upon compliance with outlined guidelines.

Contention

While the bill is designed to create a supportive work environment, potential points of contention may arise regarding the administration of the leave pool and the criteria for withdrawal. There may be concerns about whether the program will effectively meet the diverse needs of employees and how it will be monitored to prevent misuse. Additionally, the mechanics of transferring time between employees and the implications for those who choose not to participate could spark debate regarding equitable benefits across county staff.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Local Government Code

  • Chapter 157. Assistance, Benefits, And Working Conditions Of County Officers And Employees
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Companion Bills

TX HB334

Identical Relating to the establishment of a county employee family leave pool program.

Previously Filed As

TX HB494

Relating to employment leave for certain family or medical obligations.

TX HB893

Relating to requiring certain employers to provide paid sick leave to employees; providing administrative and civil penalties.

TX HB307

Relating to requiring certain employers to provide paid sick leave to employees; providing administrative penalties.

TX SB222

Relating to paid leave by certain state employees for the birth or adoption of a child.

TX SB966

Relating to paid leave by certain state employees for the birth or adoption of a child.

TX HB1996

Relating to the regulation of group family leave insurance issued through an employer to pay for certain losses of income.

TX SB1618

Relating to the regulation of group family leave insurance issued through an employer to pay for certain losses of income.

TX HB2604

Relating to the establishment of a paid parental leave program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission; imposing an employer contribution.

TX SB1079

Relating to the establishment of a paid parental leave program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission; imposing an employer contribution.

TX HB2298

Relating to family and medical leave.

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