Texas HB935 limits employment duration for executive heads of state agencies and their direct reports to 10 years.

Texas HB935 amends Chapter 669 of the Government Code to restrict the employment duration of executive heads of state agencies and employees reporting directly to them. Specifically, these individuals cannot serve in their positions for more than 10 years. Additionally, the governing body of the state agency or the executive head must review the individual's performance within five years of employment and decide whether to terminate their employment. The changes apply to contracts entered into after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas HB935 limits employment duration for executive heads of state agencies and their direct reports to 10 years.

Texas HB935 amends Chapter 669 of the Government Code to restrict the employment duration of executive heads of state agencies and employees reporting directly to them. Specifically, these individuals cannot serve in their positions for more than 10 years. Additionally, the governing body of the state agency or the executive head must review the individual's performance within five years of employment and decide whether to terminate their employment. The changes apply to contracts entered into after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.