Texas HB5424 limits compensation for volunteer firefighters to 20% of full-time firefighter pay.
Texas HB5424 amends the Government Code to restrict fire departments from compensating, reimbursing, or providing benefits to volunteer or auxiliary firefighters exceeding 20% of the total compensation paid to full-time fire protection personnel in the adjacent area. This change takes effect on September 1, 2026.
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