Commissioners adopt emergency-pay policy to compensate county staff working declared disasters
The Commissioners Court amended Travis County Code Chapter 114 to adopt an emergency pay policy effective July 1, 2025, clarifying that reassignment of duty during an emergency is a condition of employment and adjusting pay treatment for exempt and nonexempt employees during declared disasters.
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The Travis County Commissioners Court on July 22 approved an amendment to the Travis County Code (Chapter 114) establishing an emergency-pay policy to govern compensation when employees are mobilized for declared disasters. The policy change, effective July 1, 2025, clarifies reassignment expectations and adjusts pay treatment for exempt employees.
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