TITLE: Relating to a wage increase for certain state employees.

SUMMARY: Relating to a wage increase for certain state employees.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to a wage increase for certain state employees. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Except as provided by Section 2 of this Act: (1) each full-time employee of a state agency, including an institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code, is entitled to a monthly bonus payment in addition to the employee's compensation during each state fiscal year in an amount equal to $416.67; and (2) each part-time employee of a state agency, including an institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code, is entitled to a monthly bonus payment in addition to the employee's compensation during each state fiscal year in an amount that is equal to the product of: (A) the ratio between the number of hours the employee works and the number of hours required of a full-time employee; and (B) $416.67. SECTION 2. Section 1 of this Act does not apply to a member of the legislature or to a member of a board, commission, or other governing body of a state agency, including an institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code, who may receive a per diem or expense reimbursement but not a salary for full-time employment. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2019.