tx-July172026-17: 31 TAC §51.141 — Executive
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The new rule is proposed under the authority of Government Code, §661.002, which requires the governing body of each state agency to adopt rules to prescribe procedures relating to the operation of the agency's sick leave pool; Government Code, §661.022, which requires the governing body of each state agency to adopt rules to prescribe procedures relating to the operation of the agency's family leave pool; and Parks and Wildlife Code, §11.0183, which requires the commission to adopt rules to create and administer a peace officer legislative leave pool. The proposed new rule affects Government Code, Chapter 661, and Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapter 11. §51.141. Leave Pools. (a) The following leave pools are established for the benefit of eligible department employees. (1) Sick Leave Pool. Provides for alleviation of hardship caused to an employee and their family if catastrophic illness or injury forces the employee to exhaust all leave time earned by the employee and lose compensation from the state. (2) Family Leave Pool. Provides flexibility in bonding and caring for children during a child's first year following birth, adoption, or foster placement, and caring for a seriously...
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