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.

LowStandard timeline

Low Cost

Effective:2025-09-01

Enforcing Agencies

State Auditor's Office • Texas Juvenile Justice Department

SB1171

Low

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

TopicsLaw Enforcement Salaries & Expenses Peace Officers Inspector General For Texas Juvenile Justice Department Juvenile Justice Department, Texas

Official Analysis

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Senate Authors

Sen. Charles PerryRepublican · Primary Author

House Sponsor

Rep. Mary GonzalezDemocrat · Primary Sponsor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SB1171

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. Implementation Timeline Effective Date: September 1, 2025.

Who authored SB1171?

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

When was SB1171 signed into law?

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

Which agencies enforce SB1171?

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

How urgent is compliance with SB1171?

The compliance urgency for SB1171 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the requirements and timeline to ensure timely compliance.

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.

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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