Tex. Labor Code Section 501.044
Effect of Sick Leave; Annual Leave

(a)

An employee may elect to use accrued sick leave before receiving income benefits. If an employee elects to use sick leave, the employee is not entitled to income benefits under this chapter until the employee has exhausted the employee’s accrued sick leave.

(b)

An employee may elect to use all or any number of weeks of accrued annual leave after the employee’s accrued sick leave is exhausted. If an employee elects to use annual leave, the employee is not entitled to income benefits under this chapter until the elected number of weeks of leave have been exhausted.

Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 953, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Source: Section 501.044 — Effect of Sick Leave; Annual Leave, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/LA/htm/LA.501.htm#501.044 (accessed May 26, 2025).

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Application of General Workers’ Compensation Laws 501.003
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Workers’ Compensation Coverage for Employees 501.022
Employees of Component Institutions or System Administration of Texas Tech University System 501.024
Exclusions from Coverage 501.025
Coverage for Out-of-state Employees 501.026
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Coverage for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder for Members of Texas Military Forces 501.028
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Intent of Expedited Provision of Medical Benefits for Certain Injuries Sustained by Certain Members of Texas Military Forces 501.044
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Verified:
May 26, 2025

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Original Source: Section 501.044 — Effect of Sick Leave; Annual Leave, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/LA/htm/LA.501.htm#501.044 (last accessed May 10, 2025).