Texas SB1526 allows reimbursement for legal fees for certain Department of Family and Protective Services employees.
Texas SB1526 amends the Human Resources Code to allow the Department of Family and Protective Services to reimburse employees for legal fees. This includes up to $10,000 for defense against criminal prosecution related to their employment and up to $5,000 for obtaining protective or restraining orders while on duty. The department must adopt rules to implement these provisions. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.
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