Bill > HB635

This bill modifies Texas state government employment policies to provide more flexibility for state employees regarding work hours and work locations. The legislation allows state agencies to adopt policies permitting employees to work from alternative work sites, including their personal residences, with supervisor approval. Agencies must develop formal guidelines for determining which positions are suitable for alternative work arrangements, considering factors such as the need for on-site resources, in-person service requirements, and essential personal interactions. Employees granted alternative work site permissions must enter into a written agreement with their agency that outlines their responsibilities and reporting expectations. The bill requires the state auditor's office to submit a biennial report to the legislature detailing the implementation of these policies, including which agencies have adopted them, the number of employees working remotely, and an assessment of productivity, efficiency, and potential impacts on traffic congestion. The legislation replaces the term "staggered" with "varied" when describing working hours and provides more explicit guidelines for flexible work arrangements, with the new provisions set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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