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Signed June 20, 2025Effective 2025-09-01
SB1171

Regular Session

Relating to compensation, leave, and physical fitness programs and standards for certain employees of the office of inspector general of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis

SB1171: Government Affairs Overview

SB1171 mandates significant compensation increases and benefit upgrades for Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) Office of Inspector General officers, moving them to the "Schedule C" law enforcement salary scale effective September 1, 2025. While this bill imposes no direct regulatory burden on private entities, it creates immediate labor market pressure for private security, corrections, and investigations firms by making state employment significantly more competitive.

Sen. Charles Perry·Senate Bill·Regular Session

Low
Low Cost
Effective:2025-09-01

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SB1171
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Relating to compensation, leave, and physical fitness programs and standards for certain employees of the office of inspector general of the Texas Juv...
Low Compliance Urgency
Requires routine attention
Cost Impact
Low
Effective
2025-09-01
Enforcing Agencies
State Auditor's OfficeTexas Juvenile Justice Department
Primary Author: Sen. Charles Perry
89th Texas Legislature
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Compliance Analysis

Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation

Implementation Timeline

  • Effective Date: September 1, 2025.
  • Compliance Deadline: N/A for private entities (State agencies must implement salary changes for the biennium beginning Sept 1, 2025).
  • Agency Rulemaking: TJJD must adopt specific physical fitness standards for OIG officers. While the deadline is the effective date, the specific metrics (e.g., run times, strength tests) will be defined during the implementation period leading up to September 2025.

Immediate Action Plan

  • Benchmark Salaries: Compare your current Investigator and Security Officer pay scales against the Texas State Auditor’s Office "Schedule C" projected for FY2026.
  • Audit Retention Agreements: Review contracts with high-value staff to ensure you can recoup training costs if they depart for state employment.
  • Monitor Vendor Contracts: If you currently contract with TJJD, review your renewal dates. Be prepared for new physical fitness addendums in contracts renewing after September 1, 2025.

Operational Changes Required

Contracts

No immediate amendments required. However, review employment agreements for your current security and investigative staff. Ensure training repayment agreements and non-compete clauses are enforceable, as the state is aggressively enhancing the benefits package for OIG officers, increasing the risk of employee poaching.

Hiring/Training

Recruitment Strategy Adjustment: HR Directors in the security and corrections sectors must benchmark wages against the State of Texas Schedule C Salary Rates for FY2026. The state is aligning TJJD OIG pay with Department of Public Safety (DPS) standards; if your compensation lags behind Schedule C, anticipate higher attrition.

Reporting & Record-Keeping

None. This legislation does not create new filing requirements for private businesses.

Fees & Costs

No new government fees.

Indirect Budget Impact: Private employers competing for law enforcement talent should anticipate wage inflation. To retain top talent against the new state package (which includes hazardous duty pay and up to one year of injury leave), you may need to increase salary offers for FY2026.

Strategic Ambiguities & Considerations

Vendor "Flow-Down" Requirements: The bill mandates TJJD to adopt physical fitness standards for *its* officers but is silent on private contractors.

  • The Risk: Agencies often standardize operational requirements to limit liability. There is a moderate probability that future TJJD Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for private security support will require vendor personnel to meet these new physical fitness standards.
  • Watch Item: Monitor TJJD rulemaking to see if these fitness standards are applied solely to state employees or extended to "contracted security personnel."

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Legislative Timeline

This bill's path through the Texas Legislature

Filed
Feb 7, 2025
Passed Senate
Apr 10, 2025
Passed House
May 23, 2025
Signed
Jun 20, 2025
Effective
Sep 1, 2025
TopicsLaw EnforcementSalaries & ExpensesPeace OfficersInspector General For Texas Juvenile Justice DepartmentJuvenile Justice Department, Texas
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Senate Authors

Sen. Charles PerryRepublican · Primary Author

House Sponsor

Rep. Mary GonzalezDemocrat · Primary Sponsor

Bill Text(with markup)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SB1171

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What does Texas SB1171 do?

SB1171 mandates significant compensation increases and benefit upgrades for Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) Office of Inspector General officers, moving them to the "Schedule C" law enforcement salary scale effective September 1, 2025. While this bill imposes no direct regulatory burden on private entities, it creates immediate labor market pressure for private security, corrections, and investigations firms by making state employment significantly more competitive.

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Who authored SB1171?

SB1171 was authored by Texas Senator Charles Perry during the Regular Session.

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When was SB1171 signed into law?

SB1171 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.

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Which agencies enforce SB1171?

SB1171 is enforced by State Auditor's Office and Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

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How significant are the changes in SB1171?

The regulatory priority for SB1171 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.

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What is the cost impact of SB1171?

The cost impact of SB1171 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.

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What topics does SB1171 address?

SB1171 addresses topics including law enforcement, salaries & expenses, peace officers, inspector general for texas juvenile justice department and juvenile justice department, texas.

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What are the key dates for SB1171?

Key dates for SB1171: Effective date is 2025-09-01. Rulemaking: Adopt and implement physical fitness program standards for Office of Inspector General (OIG) peace officers (implied by inclusion in Gov. Code 614.171). (2025-09-01); Reclassify TJJD OIG commissioned peace officer positions to Schedule C under the position classification plan. (2025-09-01). Consult with legal counsel regarding applica

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