Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
HB3104 modifies the statutory authority regarding the appointment and compensation of bailiffs in Webb County’s 341st and 406th District Courts, effective immediately. While this law requires no action for the majority of the membership, vendors providing HR, payroll, or government contracting services to Webb County must immediately implement "grandfathering" protocols to segregate incumbent bailiffs from future hires to avoid wage violations.
Rep. Don McLaughlin·House Bill·Regular Session
Webb County Commissioners Court • Webb County District Courts
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
Government Service Vendors (PEOs/Payroll): Review Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with Webb County. Ensure your systems support split-compensation logic where two employees with the same job title ("Bailiff") in the same department have different statutory rights to raises based strictly on their hire date.
HR Protocols: Webb County HR and external recruiters must update hiring protocols. Bailiffs appointed *after* June 20, 2025, are no longer statutorily guaranteed the same compensation structure as incumbents. Offer letters must reflect current county budget authorizations, not the prior statutory mandates.
Personnel Audits: You must audit personnel files for the 341st and 406th District Courts to verify appointment dates.
HRIS Flagging: Maintain a permanent "Grandfathered Status – Section 3" flag in the HRIS for any bailiff appointed prior to June 20, 2025. This documentation is required to prove eligibility for continued longevity and cost-of-living increases mandated by the bill.
No Direct Fees: There are no new filing fees or taxes associated with this legislation.
The bill repeals specific compensation mandates for *new* hires but does not explicitly define the replacement scale. This creates a regulatory gap where the Webb County Commissioners Court must define the pay scale for future bailiffs. Watch for local budgetary disputes between the District Judges and the Commissioners Court regarding salary caps for new appointees, which may delay hiring authorizations.
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Common questions about HB3104
HB3104 modifies the statutory authority regarding the appointment and compensation of bailiffs in Webb County’s 341st and 406th District Courts, effective immediately. While this law requires no action for the majority of the membership, vendors providing HR, payroll, or government contracting services to Webb County must immediately implement "grandfathering" protocols to segregate incumbent bailiffs from future hires to avoid wage violations.
HB3104 was authored by Texas Representative Don McLaughlin during the Regular Session.
HB3104 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
HB3104 is enforced by Webb County Commissioners Court and Webb County District Courts.
The regulatory priority for HB3104 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of HB3104 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
HB3104 addresses topics including webb county, county government, county government--finance, courts and courts--personnel.
Key dates for HB3104: Effective date is 2025-06-20. Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
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