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Texas Local Government Code

§ 157.021 — HOURS OF WORK OF COUNTY EMPLOYEES

LG § 157.021Title 5. MATTERS AFFECTING PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES · Part B. COUNTY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES · Ch. 157. ASSISTANCE, BENEFITS, AND WORKING CONDITIONS OF COUNTY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES · Art. B. HOURS OF WORK

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(a)In a county with a population of 265,000 or more, the commissioners court may adopt and enforce uniform rules on the hours of work of department heads, assistants, deputies, and other employees whose compensation is set or approved by the court.
(b)The commissioners court of any county may adopt and enforce uniform rules on overtime and compensatory time for department heads, assistants, deputies, and other employees whose compensation is set or approved by the commissioners court. The rules may:
(1)prohibit unbudgeted overtime, except when the commissioners court or an elected county or district officer declares an emergency; and
(2)require that emergency overtime be reported to the county auditor and the commissioners court. Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 713, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by:

Legislative history

Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 37 (S.B. 65), Sec. 1, eff. May 19, 2025.

Source: Texas Local Government Code § 157.021 from the Texas Constitution and Statutes (Texas Legislature) (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.