# Tex. Government Code § 614.005: MONEY REQUIRED TO OFFSET COSTS OF LEGISLATIVE LEAVE

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C614_S614.005

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Government Code § 614.005
- **Heading:** MONEY REQUIRED TO OFFSET COSTS OF LEGISLATIVE LEAVE
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 614 / Section 614.005

## Text

(a) An employer may require reimbursement of all costs associated with legislative leave under this subchapter.

(b) Within 30 days after the date an employer receives an application, the employer shall notify the peace officer or fire fighter in writing of the actual amount of money required to offset the costs the employer will incur.

(c) An employer may require a peace officer or fire fighter to post the money before granting the leave.

(d) A peace officer or fire fighter shall give to the employer a sworn statement identifying the source of the money posted.

## Nearby sections

- [Tex. Government Code § 614.001 § 614.001. DEFINITIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C614_S614.001.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 614.002 § 614.002. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C614_S614.002.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 614.003 § 614.003. ENTITLEMENT TO LEGISLATIVE LEAVE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C614_S614.003.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 614.004 § 614.004. ELIGIBILITY FOR LEGISLATIVE LEAVE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C614_S614.004.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 614.005 § 614.005. MONEY REQUIRED TO OFFSET COSTS OF LEGISLATIVE LEAVE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C614_S614.005.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 614.006 § 614.006. EMPLOYER TO GRANT LEGISLATIVE LEAVE; EXCEPTIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C614_S614.006.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 614.007 § 614.007. INSUFFICIENCY IN NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES; EXCHANGE OF TIME BY OTHER EMPLOYEES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C614_S614.007.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 614.008 § 614.008. LEGISLATIVE LEAVE NOT A BREAK IN SERVICE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C614_S614.008.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 614.009 § 614.009. LEGISLATIVE LEAVE TO ATTEND SESSION OF CONGRESS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C614_S614.009.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 614.010 § 614.010. EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION MAY NOT REIMBURSE CERTAIN COSTS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C614_S614.010.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 614.015 § 614.015. MENTAL HEALTH LEAVE FOR PEACE OFFICERS AND TELECOMMUNICATORS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C614_S614.015.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 614.021 § 614.021. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C614_S614.021.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 614.022 § 614.022. COMPLAINT TO BE IN WRITING AND SIGNED BY COMPLAINANT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C614_S614.022.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 614.023 § 614.023. COPY OF COMPLAINT TO BE GIVEN TO OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C614_S614.023.md)

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