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This bill modifies a provision in the Texas Local Government Code that allows county commissioners courts to adopt uniform work rules for employees. Specifically, the bill changes the population threshold for counties eligible to establish such work rules from 355,000 to 265,000 residents. This means that counties with populations of 265,000 or more can now create and enforce uniform rules regarding work hours for department heads, assistants, deputies, and other employees whose compensation is set or approved by the county commissioners court. The bill would take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers, otherwise it will become effective on September 1, 2025. By lowering the population threshold, the bill expands the number of counties that can standardize work hour regulations for their employees, potentially providing more flexibility in workforce management for mid-sized counties.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=SB65