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2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - County Officers and Employees › Chapter 154 - Compensation of District, County, and Precinct Officers on Salary Basis › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable in County With Population of 190,000 or Less › Section 154.025. Disbursements to Persons With Outstanding Debt Prohibited

Sec. 154.025.  DISBURSEMENTS TO PERSONS WITH OUTSTANDING DEBT PROHIBITED.  (a)  In this section, "debt" includes delinquent taxes, fines, fees, and indebtedness arising from written agreements with the county.  The term includes delinquent property taxes whether reduced to judgment or not.
(b)  If notice of indebtedness has been filed with the county auditor and county treasurer evidencing the indebtedness of a person to the state, the county, or a salary fund, a warrant may not be drawn on a county fund in favor of a person, or an agent or assignee of a person, until:
(1)  the county treasurer, or the county auditor in a county without a county treasurer, notifies in writing the person owing the debt that the debt is outstanding; and
(2)  the debt is paid.
(c)  A county may apply any funds the county owes a person to the outstanding balance of debt for which notice is made under Subsection (b)(1), if the notice includes a statement that the amount owed by the county to the person may be applied to reduce the outstanding debt.
(d)  A county may include a notice in its forms, bonds, or other agreements stating that the county may offset payments to a person in accordance with this section.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 54, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 139, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 120 (S.B. 1106), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 414 (S.B. 382), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - County Officers and Employees › Chapter 154 - Compensation of District, County, and Precinct Officers on Salary Basis › Subchapter B. Provisions Applicable in County With Population of 190,000 or Less › Section 154.026. Transfer of Salary Fund Surplus to General Fund

Sec. 154.026.  TRANSFER OF SALARY FUND SURPLUS TO GENERAL FUND.  After the end of a fiscal year, the commissioners court by order may transfer to the general fund of the county any money remaining in a salary fund if all claims against the salary fund incurred for the fiscal year have been paid.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - County Officers and Employees › Chapter 154 - Compensation of District, County, and Precinct Officers on Salary Basis › Subchapter C. Provisions Applicable in County With Population of More Than 190,000 › Section 154.041. Counties Covered by Subchapter

Sec. 154.041.  COUNTIES COVERED BY SUBCHAPTER.  This subchapter applies to a county with a population of more than 190,000.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - County Officers and Employees › Chapter 154 - Compensation of District, County, and Precinct Officers on Salary Basis › Subchapter C. Provisions Applicable in County With Population of More Than 190,000 › Section 154.042. Salary Fund

Sec. 154.042.  SALARY FUND.  (a)  A salary fund shall be created in the county for each district, county, and precinct officer to be known as the "(officer's title) salary fund of (name of county) County, Texas."  The purpose of the fund is to pay:
(1)  the salary of the officer;
(2)  the salaries of the officer's deputies, assistants, clerks, stenographers, and investigators;  and
(3)  authorized and approved expenses of the office of the officer.
(b)  The salary fund shall be:
(1)  deposited in the county depository;
(2)  kept separate from other county funds;  and
(3)  protected to the same extent and draw the same interest as other county funds.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - County Officers and Employees › Chapter 154 - Compensation of District, County, and Precinct Officers on Salary Basis › Subchapter C. Provisions Applicable in County With Population of More Than 190,000 › Section 154.043. Procedures Regarding Payment of Employee Salaries

Sec. 154.043.  PROCEDURES REGARDING PAYMENT OF EMPLOYEE SALARIES.  (a)  A district, county, or precinct officer may issue a warrant against the salary fund to pay the salary of an employee whose salary may be paid from the fund.
(b)  A payment may not be made from the salary fund to an employee for a service performed before the person has taken the constitutional oath of office, if applicable, and the person's authorized appointment and oath, if any, have been filed for record with the county clerk and the county auditor, if the county has a county auditor.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - County Officers and Employees › Chapter 154 - Compensation of District, County, and Precinct Officers on Salary Basis › Subchapter C. Provisions Applicable in County With Population of More Than 190,000 › Section 154.044. Monthly Report of Fees, Commissions, and Expenses of Officers

Sec. 154.044.  MONTHLY REPORT OF FEES, COMMISSIONS, AND EXPENSES OF OFFICERS.  (a)  On or before the fifth day of each month, a district, county, or precinct officer shall file with the county auditor a report, on a form prescribed by the county auditor, that contains:
(1)  a detailed and itemized statement of all fees, commissions, and other compensation that the officer collected during the preceding month;
(2)  an itemized and sworn statement of all expense claims paid during the preceding month;  and
(3)  the amount paid during the preceding month to each employee of the officer and the name and position of the employee.
(b)  An officer who serves only part of the fiscal year shall file a report and make final settlement for the part of the fiscal year that the officer served.  The officer is entitled to the part of the officer's compensation proportionate to the part of the year served.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - County Officers and Employees › Chapter 154 - Compensation of District, County, and Precinct Officers on Salary Basis › Subchapter C. Provisions Applicable in County With Population of More Than 190,000 › Section 154.045. Disbursements to Person With Outstanding Debt Prohibited

Sec. 154.045.  DISBURSEMENTS TO PERSON WITH OUTSTANDING DEBT PROHIBITED.  (a)  In this section, "debt" includes delinquent taxes, fines, fees, and indebtedness arising from written agreements with the county.  The term includes delinquent property taxes whether reduced to judgment or not.
(b)  If a notice of indebtedness has been filed with the county auditor or county treasurer evidencing the indebtedness of a person to the state, the county, or a salary fund, a warrant may not be drawn on a county fund in favor of the person, or an agent or assignee of the person, until:
(1)  the county treasurer, or the county auditor in a county without a county treasurer, notifies in writing the person owing the debt that the debt is outstanding; and
(2)  the debt is paid.
(c)  A county may apply any funds the county owes a person to the outstanding balance of debt for which notice is made under Subsection (b)(1), if the notice includes a statement that the amount owed by the county to the person may be applied to reduce the outstanding debt.
(d)  A county may include a notice in its forms, bonds, or other agreements stating that the county may offset payments to a person in accordance with this section.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1155, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1989;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 139, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 120 (S.B. 1106), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 414 (S.B. 382), Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - County Officers and Employees › Chapter 154 - Compensation of District, County, and Precinct Officers on Salary Basis › Subchapter C. Provisions Applicable in County With Population of More Than 190,000 › Section 154.046. Transfer of Salary Fund Surplus to General Fund

Sec. 154.046.  TRANSFER OF SALARY FUND SURPLUS TO GENERAL FUND.  After the end of a fiscal year, the commissioners court by order shall transfer to the general fund of the county, by warrant issued by the county clerk, any money remaining in a salary fund when all claims against the fund incurred for the fiscal year have been paid and the officer's accounts have been audited and approved by the county auditor.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - County Officers and Employees › Chapter 155 - Deductions From Compensation of County Employees › Subchapter A. Authorized Deductions for Counties › Section 155.001. Deductions Authorized in Counties; Purposes

Sec. 155.001.  DEDUCTIONS AUTHORIZED IN COUNTIES;  PURPOSES.  (a)  The commissioners court, on the request of a county employee, may authorize a payroll deduction to be made from the employee's wages or salary for:
(1)  payment to a credit union;
(2)  payment of membership dues in a labor union or a bona fide employees association;
(3)  payment of fees for parking in a county-owned facility;
(4)  payment to a charitable organization;  or
(5)  payment relating to an item not listed in this subsection if the commissioners court determines that the payment serves a public purpose.
(b)  In this section, "charitable organization" has the meaning assigned by Section 659.131, Government Code.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 433, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1995;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 817, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 13.04, eff. Sept. 1, 1999;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 185, Sec. 1, eff. May 18, 2001;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1123, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - County Officers and Employees › Chapter 155 - Deductions From Compensation of County Employees › Subchapter A. Authorized Deductions for Counties › Section 155.002. Employee's Request

Sec. 155.002.  EMPLOYEE'S REQUEST.  (a)  A request for a payroll deduction must:
(1)  be in writing;
(2)  be submitted to the county auditor;  and
(3)  state the amount to be deducted and the entity to which the amount is to be transferred.
(b)  A request remains in effect until the county auditor receives a written notice of revocation signed by the employee.
(c)  A payroll deduction may not exceed the amount stated in the request.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - County Officers and Employees › Chapter 155 - Deductions From Compensation of County Employees › Subchapter A. Authorized Deductions for Counties › Section 155.003. Payment of Administrative Costs

Sec. 155.003.  PAYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS.  (a)  Public funds may not be used to pay the administrative costs of making a deduction, except for a deduction relating to the payment of parking fees in a county-owned facility.
(b)  The credit union, labor union, or employees association for whose benefit a deduction is made shall pay any administrative costs for making the deduction.  The commissioners court shall determine the amount of the administrative costs.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - County Officers and Employees › Chapter 155 - Deductions From Compensation of County Employees › Subchapter A. Authorized Deductions for Counties › Section 155.004. Other Statute Not Affected

Sec. 155.004.  OTHER STATUTE NOT AFFECTED.  This chapter does not affect Chapter 617, Government Code.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.95(16), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - County Officers and Employees › Chapter 155 - Deductions From Compensation of County Employees › Subchapter B. Certain Deductions Made by County Treasurer or Other Officer › Section 155.021. Deductions Enumerated

Sec. 155.021.  DEDUCTIONS ENUMERATED.  The county treasurer or, if another officer is specified by law, that other officer shall make the deductions from, or take other similar actions with regard to, the compensation of county employees as required:
(1)  for employee contributions for coverage under the federal social security program in accordance with Chapter 606, Government Code;
(2)  for the purchase of annuities or for contributions to investments for employees in accordance with Chapter 22, Acts of the 57th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, 1962 (Article 6228a-5, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes);
(3)  for the purchase of United States savings bonds for employees in accordance with Chapter 608, Government Code;
(4)  for employee participation in a deferred compensation plan in accordance with Chapter 609, Government Code; or
(5)  for employee contributions to a retirement system in accordance with Section 845.403, Government Code.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 179, Sec. 2(j), eff. Sept. 1, 1989;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 39, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 91 (S.B. 1303), Sec. 16.003, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - County Officers and Employees › Chapter 155 - Deductions From Compensation of County Employees › Subchapter C. Cafeteria Plan Salary Reductions › Section 155.041. Definition

Sec. 155.041.  DEFINITION.  In this subchapter, "county employee" means a person who receives compensation for service performed, other than as an independent contractor, for a county, for a precinct or other unit of a county, or for a county officer acting in an official capacity.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1, Sec. 36, eff. Aug. 28, 1989.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 51, Sec. 1, eff. May 7, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - County Officers and Employees › Chapter 155 - Deductions From Compensation of County Employees › Subchapter C. Cafeteria Plan Salary Reductions › Section 155.042. Benefit Program

Sec. 155.042.  BENEFIT PROGRAM.  The commissioners court of a county by order or resolution may establish a program to provide benefits that qualify for a cafeteria plan or a bona fide compensation reduction arrangement under the federal Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and regulations adopted under that code.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1, Sec. 36, eff. Aug. 28, 1989.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 51, Sec. 1, eff. May 7, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - County Officers and Employees › Chapter 155 - Deductions From Compensation of County Employees › Subchapter C. Cafeteria Plan Salary Reductions › Section 155.043. Salary Reduction Agreements

Sec. 155.043.  SALARY REDUCTION AGREEMENTS.  (a)  If the commissioners court establishes a program under this subchapter, the court shall authorize county employees to enter into voluntary agreements with the county to reduce the periodic compensation paid the employees by the county by amounts to be used to finance benefit options provided under the program.  An authorization under this section must be made available to all employees of the county.
(b)  Amounts by which a county employee's compensation is reduced under an agreement under this section are excluded from the computation of contributions and other payments governed by federal law to the extent authorized by federal law, including withholding payments for federal income taxes and contributions to the federal old age and survivors insurance program, but are not excluded in the computation of contributions to and benefits from the Texas County and District Retirement System and other retirement programs governed by state law.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1, Sec. 36, eff. Aug. 28, 1989.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 51, Sec. 1, eff. May 7, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - County Officers and Employees › Chapter 155 - Deductions From Compensation of County Employees › Subchapter C. Cafeteria Plan Salary Reductions › Section 155.044. Rules

Sec. 155.044.  RULES.  The commissioners court may adopt rules, consistent with this subchapter and federal requirements, for participation in and administration of the program authorized by this subchapter.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1, Sec. 36, eff. Aug. 28, 1989.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 51, Sec. 1, eff. May 7, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - County Officers and Employees › Chapter 155 - Deductions From Compensation of County Employees › Subchapter D. Insurance Deductions in Counties › Section 155.061. Deductions Authorized

Sec. 155.061.  DEDUCTIONS AUTHORIZED.  (a)  The commissioners court of a county, on the request of a county official or employee, may authorize a payroll deduction to be made from the official's or employee's wages or salary for the payment of premiums on an individual insurance policy, including a health, accident, dental, accidental death and dismemberment, disability, cancer or other catastrophic illness or disease, hospital, surgical, medical expense, or whole or term life insurance policy, that insures the official or employee or the dependents of the official or employee.
(b)  If the commissioners court authorized a payroll deduction under this section, the commissioners court may not pay any part of the premiums on the policy.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 302, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 26, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - County Officers and Employees › Chapter 155 - Deductions From Compensation of County Employees › Subchapter D. Insurance Deductions in Counties › Section 155.062. Request for Deduction

Sec. 155.062.  REQUEST FOR DEDUCTION.  (a)  A request for an insurance deduction must:
(1)  be submitted to the county officer authorized by the commissioners court to administer payroll deductions;  and
(2)  state the amount to be deducted and the entity to which the amount is to be transferred.
(b)  A request remains in effect until the county officer authorized to administer the insurance deductions receives a notice of change.
(c)  An insurance deduction may not exceed the amount stated in the request plus the amount of any change in applicable insurance premiums imposed after the date the request for deduction is submitted.
(d)  If the amount of an applicable insurance premium is changed after the date the request for deduction is submitted, the county officer authorized to administer insurance deductions shall provide written notice of the change to each affected employee.  The notice must be provided before the change takes effect.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 302, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 26, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 96, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - County Officers and Employees › Chapter 155 - Deductions From Compensation of County Employees › Subchapter D. Insurance Deductions in Counties › Section 155.063. Administration of Deductions

Sec. 155.063.  ADMINISTRATION OF DEDUCTIONS.  (a)  The commissioners court may authorize:
(1)  a county officer to administer the insurance deductions and to transfer an insurance deduction to the appropriate entity;  and
(2)  the county officer to charge the appropriate entity the costs of administering an insurance deduction.
(b)  The commissioners court may require an entity that will receive a transferred deduction under this section to submit to the commissioners court information required by the court to determine the stability and financial solvency of the insurance company and of the availability of benefits under the insurance policy.
(c)  The commissioners court may require the submission of other information the commissioners court determines necessary to justify an insurance deduction.
(d)  The payment by the county of administrative costs of making an insurance deduction may not be considered as evidence of a contract of the insured's employment with the county.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 302, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 26, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - County Officers and Employees › Chapter 156 - Electronic Funds Transfer of Compensation and Reimbursement of County Officers and Employees › Section 156.001. Transfer System Authorized

Sec. 156.001.  TRANSFER SYSTEM AUTHORIZED.  The county treasurer may establish and operate an electronic funds transfer system to make any authorized transfer from the county treasury.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 343, Sec. 2, eff. May 29, 1993.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 934 (H.B. 3439), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - County Officers and Employees › Chapter 156 - Electronic Funds Transfer of Compensation and Reimbursement of County Officers and Employees › Section 156.003. Administration of System

Sec. 156.003.  ADMINISTRATION OF SYSTEM.  The county auditor or, if the county does not have a county auditor, the chief financial officer of the county, with the approval of the commissioners court, shall establish the procedures for administering the system and may use the services of financial institutions, automated clearinghouses, and the federal government.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - County Officers and Employees › Chapter 156 - Electronic Funds Transfer of Compensation and Reimbursement of County Officers and Employees › Section 156.004. Transfer to Multiple Payees

Sec. 156.004.  TRANSFER TO MULTIPLE PAYEES.  A single transfer may contain payments to multiple payees without the necessity of issuing individual warrants for each payee.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - County Officers and Employees › Chapter 156 - Electronic Funds Transfer of Compensation and Reimbursement of County Officers and Employees › Section 156.005. No Additional Rights Created

Sec. 156.005.  NO ADDITIONAL RIGHTS CREATED.  The use of an electronic funds transfer means of payment does not create any rights that would not have been created if an individual warrant had been used as a means of payment.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - County Officers and Employees › Chapter 157 - Assistance, Benefits, and Working Conditions of County Officers and Employees › Subchapter A. Medical Care, Hospitalization, and Insurance › Section 157.001. Hospitalization Insurance

Sec. 157.001.  HOSPITALIZATION INSURANCE.  The commissioners court of a county may provide hospitalization insurance to a county official, deputy, assistant, or other county employee.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - County Officers and Employees › Chapter 157 - Assistance, Benefits, and Working Conditions of County Officers and Employees › Subchapter A. Medical Care, Hospitalization, and Insurance › Section 157.003. Hospital and Insurance Fund

Sec. 157.003.  HOSPITAL AND INSURANCE FUND.  (a)  In a county that adopts rules under Section 157.002, the commissioners court may require persons participating in the health plan to contribute toward the payment of the plan.  The commissioners court may establish a fund to be known as the "Hospital and Insurance Fund--County Employees" to pay for the medical care or hospitalization or the insurance.
(b)  A person who elects to participate in the health plan must authorize contributions to the fund by salary deduction.  The authorization must be in writing and must be given at the time of the person's employment or on the effective date of the rules.  The county and any participating flood control district or hospital district shall also contribute to the fund.  A person who does not contribute to the plan may not receive hospitalization or insurance benefits.
(c)  The fund may be used only for the purposes stated in Subsection (a).  Employees who are discharged or who end their employment voluntarily have no vested right to contributions made to the fund.  The fund shall continue to be used for the benefit of the remaining employees.
(d)  Claims shall be paid from the fund in the same manner as provided by law for the payment of other claims of the county or flood control district.
(e)  If a plan established under this section is terminated by the commissioners court, the remaining funds shall be transferred to the county and to any participating flood control district in proportion to the total contributions made by them.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1094 (H.B. 2120), Sec. 23, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - County Officers and Employees › Chapter 157 - Assistance, Benefits, and Working Conditions of County Officers and Employees › Subchapter A. Medical Care, Hospitalization, and Insurance › Section 157.004. Disability Compensation in Counties of 290,000 to 500,000

Sec. 157.004.  DISABILITY COMPENSATION IN COUNTIES OF 290,000 TO 500,000.  (a)  The commissioners court of a county with a population of 290,000 to 500,000 shall provide for the payment of a county employee who is made totally unfit to continue employment because of a physical injury occurring in the actual and active discharge of a duty.  The payment may not cover more than six months of disability.  The payment must be in the following amounts:
(1)  full salary for each month, or part of a month, of total disability during the first three months of the disability;  and
(2)  one-half salary for each month, or part of a month, of total disability during the second three months of the disability.
(b)  The commissioners court, before making an award for disability under this section, shall conduct a hearing to determine the merits of the claim and may subpoena and examine witnesses to assist in the determination.  The commissioners court may grant or refuse an award.
(c)  The employee making a claim under this section may appeal a decision of the commissioners court within 10 days after the date of the decision.  Appeal is by trial de novo before the court that has jurisdiction of the amount involved.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - County Officers and Employees › Chapter 157 - Assistance, Benefits, and Working Conditions of County Officers and Employees › Subchapter A. Medical Care, Hospitalization, and Insurance › Section 157.005. Subrogation

Sec. 157.005.  SUBROGATION.  (a)  A county that has paid medical expenses, doctor bills, hospital bills, or salary for a sheriff, deputy sheriff, constable, deputy constable, or other county or precinct law enforcement official under Article III, Section 52e, of the Texas Constitution, as adopted in 1967, is subrogated to the law enforcement official's right of recovery for personal injuries caused by another to the extent of the payments made by the county.
(b)  A county may not refuse to pay medical expenses, doctor bills, or hospital bills on the ground that the law enforcement official has a claim for damages for personal injury.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - County Officers and Employees › Chapter 157 - Assistance, Benefits, and Working Conditions of County Officers and Employees › Subchapter A. Medical Care, Hospitalization, and Insurance › Section 157.006. Payments for Certain Health Insurance Coverage

Sec. 157.006.  PAYMENTS FOR CERTAIN HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE.  (a)  A hospital district created under Article IX of the Texas Constitution or a county may purchase and pay the premiums for a conversion policy or other health insurance coverage for a person who is diagnosed as having HIV or AIDS, or defined by Section 81.101, Health and Safety Code, or other terminal or chronic illness, who is unemployed, and whose income level is less than 200 percent of the federal poverty level, based on the federal Office of Management and Budget poverty index in effect at the time coverage is provided, even though that person may be eligible for benefits under Chapter 32, Human Resources Code, or a medical assistance program of the county or hospital district.
(b)  Health insurance coverage for which premiums may be paid under this section includes coverage purchased from an insurance company authorized to do business in this state, a group hospital services corporation operating under Chapter 842, Insurance Code, a health maintenance organization operating under Chapter 843, Insurance Code, or an insurance pool created by the federal or state government or a political subdivision of the state.
(c)  The county or hospital district may provide for payment of premiums from unencumbered money available to it for that purpose.
(d)  A county or hospital by order may adopt necessary rules, criteria, and plans and may enter into necessary contracts to carry out this section.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1041, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 284(10), eff. Sept. 1, 1991;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 10A.537, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - County Officers and Employees › Chapter 157 - Assistance, Benefits, and Working Conditions of County Officers and Employees › Subchapter A. Medical Care, Hospitalization, and Insurance › Section 157.007. Applicability of Subchapter

Sec. 157.007.  APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.  (a)  A county that chooses to provide medical or related benefits may operate under this subchapter or Subchapter F.
(b)  A county operating under this subchapter that previously created a fund under Section 157.102 may continue the fund or may terminate the fund and create a fund as provided by Section 157.003.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 630, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - County Officers and Employees › Chapter 157 - Assistance, Benefits, and Working Conditions of County Officers and Employees › Subchapter A. Medical Care, Hospitalization, and Insurance › Section 157.008. Insurance Pool or Insurance Company Not Created

Sec. 157.008.  INSURANCE POOL OR INSURANCE COMPANY NOT CREATED.  If a county provides for medical care and hospitalization or provides for compensation, accident, hospital, and disability insurance to persons listed under Section 157.002(a)(1), the county:
(1)  has not created an insurance pool with a flood control district, hospital district, or other governmental entity, unless the county enters into a contract under Chapter 172; and
(2)  is not an insurance company subject to the Insurance Code or to regulation by the Texas Department of Insurance as an insurance company.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1094 (H.B. 2120), Sec. 24, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - County Officers and Employees › Chapter 157 - Assistance, Benefits, and Working Conditions of County Officers and Employees › Subchapter B. Hours of Work › Section 157.021. Hours of Work of County Employees

Sec. 157.021.  HOURS OF WORK OF COUNTY EMPLOYEES.  (a)  In a county with a population of 355,000 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - County Officers and Employees › Chapter 157 - Assistance, Benefits, and Working Conditions of County Officers and Employees › Subchapter B. Hours of Work › Section 157.022. Hours of Work of Peace Officers in Counties of More Than One Million

Sec. 157.022.  HOURS OF WORK OF PEACE OFFICERS IN COUNTIES OF MORE THAN ONE MILLION.  (a)  A peace officer employed by a county with a population of more than one million may not be required to work more hours during a calendar week than the number of hours in the normal work week of the majority of other county employees.
(b)  A sheriff or constable may require a peace officer to work more hours than allowed by Subsection (a) if the sheriff or constable determines an emergency exists that requires the officer to work extra hours.
(c)  A peace officer who elects to work extra hours during a calendar week shall be compensated on a basis consistent with overtime provisions of the county personnel policy.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 597, Sec. 91, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - County Officers and Employees › Chapter 157 - Assistance, Benefits, and Working Conditions of County Officers and Employees › Subchapter C. Liability Insurance › Section 157.041. General Liability Insurance

Sec. 157.041.  GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE.  (a)  The commissioners court of a county may obtain insurance or similar coverage from a governmental pool operating under Chapter 119 or a self-insurance fund or risk retention group operating under Chapter 2259, Government Code, for an official or employee of the county including county and precinct peace officers designated by the commissioners court, a district attorney who has all or part of the county within the district attorney's jurisdiction, or an official of any special purpose district located, in whole or in part, in the county against liability arising from the performance of official duties or duties of employment.
(b)  Insurance provided under this section must be purchased from an insurance company authorized to do business in this state and must be on forms approved by the commissioner of insurance.
(c)  The commissioner of insurance shall adopt rules and set rates to implement this section.
(d)  Coverage obtained from a pool operating under Chapter 119 or a self-insurance fund or risk retention group operating under Chapter 2259, Government Code, is not insurance and, except as provided by Subsections (b) and (c), is not subject to regulation by the commissioner of insurance.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 561, Sec. 7, eff. Aug. 30, 1993;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 8.287, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - County Officers and Employees › Chapter 157 - Assistance, Benefits, and Working Conditions of County Officers and Employees › Subchapter C. Liability Insurance › Section 157.042. Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance for Peace Officers in Certain Counties

Sec. 157.042.  MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR PEACE OFFICERS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES.  (a)  A county that has a population of more than 1.3 million and in which a municipality with a population of more than one million is primarily located shall insure its sheriff, constables, and full-time deputies of those officers against liability to third persons arising from the operation or maintenance of:
(1)  county-owned or county-leased motor vehicles;  and
(2)  privately owned motor vehicles to the extent used for the performance of county business or law enforcement duties.
(b)  A county may satisfy the requirement of Subsection (a) by requiring that the person to be covered purchase an extended coverage endorsement to an individually owned liability insurance policy and by reimbursing the person for the cost of the extended coverage endorsement.  The extended coverage endorsement must be in an amount equal to or greater than that required by Subsection (d) and must extend coverage to include the operation of vehicles in the scope of the person's employment.  The county may require a person insured in this manner to provide proof of coverage.
(c)  A county may elect to comply with the requirements of this section by self-insuring in accordance with Section 601.124, Transportation Code.
(d)  Liability coverage required under this section must be in amounts equal to or greater than the amounts required by Chapter 601, Transportation Code.
(e)  In this section, "motor vehicle" means a vehicle for which motor vehicle insurance is written under Subchapter A, Chapter 5, Insurance Code.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 30.217, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 644, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 669, Sec. 68, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - County Officers and Employees › Chapter 157 - Assistance, Benefits, and Working Conditions of County Officers and Employees › Subchapter C. Liability Insurance › Section 157.043. General Liability Insurance for County Officials

Sec. 157.043.  GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR COUNTY OFFICIALS.  (a)  In this section, "county officer or employee" includes a county or precinct peace officer, the district attorney, or an officer of a special purpose district located in whole or in part in the county.
(b)  The commissioners court of a county may obtain insurance or similar coverage from a governmental pool operating under Chapter 119 or a self-insurance fund or risk retention group operating under Chapter 2259, Government Code, for a county officer or employee, insuring the officer or employee from liability for losses arising from the performance of official duties by the officer or duties of employment by the employee, including losses resulting from errors or omissions of the officer or employee or from crime, dishonesty, or theft.
(c)  An insurance policy purchased under Subsection (b) may be a blanket insurance policy covering some or all county officers or employees.  The commissioners court may self-insure for part or all of any deductible required under a blanket insurance policy.  A blanket insurance policy purchased under this subsection may be used to satisfy any requirement for insurance required of a county officer by any law.
(d)  This section is cumulative of other statutory, common law, or constitutional provisions.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 92, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 8.288, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - County Officers and Employees › Chapter 157 - Assistance, Benefits, and Working Conditions of County Officers and Employees › Subchapter D. Child Care Services › Section 157.061. Definitions

Sec. 157.061.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:
(1)  "Child care services" means the care, training, education, custody, treatment, and supervision of children for all or part of a day.
(2)  "County juror" means a juror in a justice, county, or district court in a county.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1, Sec. 37(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - County Officers and Employees › Chapter 157 - Assistance, Benefits, and Working Conditions of County Officers and Employees › Subchapter D. Child Care Services › Section 157.062. Authority to Establish Program

Sec. 157.062.  AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH PROGRAM.  The commissioners court of a county with a population of 500,000 or more may establish a program by which the county provides child care services to benefit county employees, county jurors, and their children.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1, Sec. 37(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - County Officers and Employees › Chapter 157 - Assistance, Benefits, and Working Conditions of County Officers and Employees › Subchapter D. Child Care Services › Section 157.063. Eligible Children

Sec. 157.063.  ELIGIBLE CHILDREN.  Any child of a county employee or county juror, including a stepchild, foster child, or other child in the possession of the employee or juror under a court order, is eligible to participate in the child care program subject to the limitations imposed under Section 157.065.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1, Sec. 37(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - County Officers and Employees › Chapter 157 - Assistance, Benefits, and Working Conditions of County Officers and Employees › Subchapter D. Child Care Services › Section 157.064. Space for Program

Sec. 157.064.  SPACE FOR PROGRAM.  The commissioners court may set aside space in an existing county facility or may acquire by lease or purchase additional space for the child care program.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1, Sec. 37(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - County Officers and Employees › Chapter 157 - Assistance, Benefits, and Working Conditions of County Officers and Employees › Subchapter D. Child Care Services › Section 157.065. Scope of Program

Sec. 157.065.  SCOPE OF PROGRAM.  (a)  The commissioners court may determine its own guidelines about the scope of the child care program.  The guidelines must include provisions relating to fees for participation in the program, ages of children who may participate, services to be available, times services are available, and related matters.
(b)  The commissioners court shall appoint a board of county employees to review the program and guidelines and to make recommendations to the court about the program.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1, Sec. 37(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - County Officers and Employees › Chapter 157 - Assistance, Benefits, and Working Conditions of County Officers and Employees › Subchapter D. Child Care Services › Section 157.066. Staff

Sec. 157.066.  STAFF.  (a)  The commissioners court may employ a child care administrator to supervise the administration of the program and, with the approval of the court, to employ the necessary staff to administer the program.
(b)  Instead of exercising the authority under Subsection (a), the commissioners court may contract for the child care services.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1, Sec. 37(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - County Officers and Employees › Chapter 157 - Assistance, Benefits, and Working Conditions of County Officers and Employees › Subchapter D. Child Care Services › Section 157.067. Fees

Sec. 157.067.  FEES.  (a)  The commissioners court may set fees to be charged for the child care services.  A fee may be set at any amount not to exceed the actual cost of providing the service.  If the amount of a fee is less than the cost of providing the service, the difference between the two amounts is considered to be part of the compensation of the county employee or county juror.
(b)  Fees collected under this section shall be deposited in the general fund of the county.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1, Sec. 37(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989.
2023 Texas Statutes › Local Government Code › Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees › Subtitle B - County Officers and Employees › Chapter 157 - Assistance, Benefits, and Working Conditions of County Officers and Employees › Subchapter E. Pooling of Sick Leave by County Employees › Section 157.071. Definitions

Sec. 157.071.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:
(1)  "Administrator" means the person designated by the commissioners court of a county to administer the county's sick leave pool program.
(2)  "Employee" means a district, county, or precinct employee with 12 or more months of continuous employment with the district, county, or precinct who is paid from the general fund of the county, from a special fund of the county, or from special grants paid through the county.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 613, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 612, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.