Line-Item Exempt Positions
Agency Responsibilities

State agencies must ensure that salaries paid to line-item exempt employees fall within the not-to-exceed limits established by the Legislature.

Governing Boards Wanting to Change Salary of Line-Item Exempt Employee

For situations in which the governing board of an agency decides to change the salary of a line-item exempt employee, Article IX, Section 3.04 of the GAA includes specific notifications that must be made by the board leadership. Agencies must ensure that all required notifications and steps are followed.

Agencies Not Receiving Appropriated Funds

For agencies that do not receive appropriated funds and are therefore not listed in the GAA, the governing boards must advise Comptroller’s office staff of the salaries for the line-item exempt titles so control tables may be set up.

Retroactive Pay Not Allowed

State agencies and institutions of higher education are not allowed to grant extra or additional compensation to a state officer or employee for services that have already been rendered, so the governing board may not increase the compensation of an individual in one of these positions retroactively. For additional information about retroactive compensation, see Retroactive Pay.

Sources

General Appropriations Act, Article IX, Section 3.04; Texas Constitution, Article III, Sections 44, 51, 53.