Relating to a paid leave of absence for public employees serving as fire protection personnel who are engaged in certain military service.

HB 2513 modifies Texas law to adjust how paid leave is calculated for public employees who work as fire protection personnel and serve in military service. It specifies that for these employees, a 24-hour or 48-hour work shift counts as one full workday when determining leave pay under Section 437.202 of the Government Code. This change directly affects Texas public employees in fire protection roles who are called to military duty, ensuring their leave pay aligns with shorter shift schedules. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025, after being signed by the Governor on June 20, 2025.