Relating to paid leave for public officers and employees engaged in certain military service.

HB 5448 increases paid leave for Texas public employees serving in military roles. It raises the annual leave limit from 15 to 30 workdays for training or duty with the Texas military forces, reserves, or state search teams. The bill adds specific paid leave entitlements for employees called to state active duty during disasters (up to 7 days), deployed for military operations (like humanitarian missions), or attending initial training (including enlistment or basic education). All leave ensures no loss of time, benefits, or performance ratings. The bill directly affects state, county, and municipal employees who serve in military capacities.