Relating to the adoption of uniform rules for hours of work for certain county employees.

HB 1338 allows commissioners courts in Texas counties with 355,000 or more residents to establish uniform work hour rules for specific employees, including department heads, deputies, and other staff whose pay is set by the court. The bill amends Local Government Code Section 157.021(a) to authorize these uniform rules, directly affecting county employees in larger jurisdictions. Key provisions require counties meeting the population threshold to adopt and enforce standardized work schedules for eligible staff. The bill takes effect immediately if approved by a two-thirds vote in both chambers, or September 1, 2025, otherwise.