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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 77(R)

HOUSE BILL 178  

HOUSE AUTHOR: Luna, Vilma et al.

EFFECTIVE: 01-01-02         

SENATE SPONSOR: West, Royce

House Bill 178 amends the Government Code to provide that an assistant prosecutor compensated by the state to perform the duties of a district attorney is entitled to monthly longevity pay of $20 for each year of lifetime service credit. The bill establishes guidelines relating to the payment of longevity compensation and limits an assistant prosecutor's engagement in the private practice of law while receiving longevity pay.