Relating to compensation and leave for certain peace officers.

This bill expands the definition of "state employee" to include specific peace officers working across Texas agencies, such as the Department of Public Safety, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, university security, and state commissions like Parks and Wildlife. It requires that peace officers commissioned as investigators by state entities (e.g., the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission) be compensated according to Schedule C in the General Appropriations Act salary schedule. The bill standardizes compensation for these roles rather than addressing leave policies. It directly affects peace officers employed by state agencies including DPS, TDCJ, and university security departments.