Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
SB 65 expands the statutory authority of County Commissioners Courts in mid-sized counties (populations 265,000+) to mandate uniform work hours for county employees, removing scheduling autonomy from individual department heads. While this is an internal government operations mandate, it poses immediate downstream risks to businesses relying on county inspections, filings, and administrative services by potentially eliminating flexible or after-hours access.
Sen. Judith Zaffirini·Senate Bill·Regular Session
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Standard regulatory changes (effective 2025-09-01). Review during normal business planning.
Affected business types:
lowMinimal cost impact anticipated.
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
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Common questions about SB65
SB 65 expands the statutory authority of County Commissioners Courts in mid-sized counties (populations 265,000+) to mandate uniform work hours for county employees, removing scheduling autonomy from individual department heads. While this is an internal government operations mandate, it poses immediate downstream risks to businesses relying on county inspections, filings, and administrative services by potentially eliminating flexible or after-hours access.
SB65 was authored by Texas Senator Judith Zaffirini during the Regular Session.
SB65 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on May 19, 2025.
SB65 is enforced by County Commissioners Courts (in counties with populations of 265,000 or more).
The regulatory priority for SB65 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of SB65 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
SB65 addresses topics including county government, county government--employees/officers, labor and labor--management relations.
Key dates for SB65: Effective date is 2025-09-01. Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
SB65 primarily affects employers and workforce development organizations. These businesses should review the legislation with their legal and compliance teams to understand potential impacts.
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