Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 657.0047 - Interviews At State Agencies(a) For each announced open position at a state agency, the state agency shall interview: (1) if the total number of individuals interviewed for the position is six or fewer, at least one individual qualified for a military employment preference under Section 657.003; or (2) if the total number of individuals interviewed for the position is more than six, a number of individuals qualified for a military employment preference under Section 657.003 equal to at least 20 percent of the total number interviewed. (b) A state agency that does not receive any applications from individuals who qualify for a military employment preference under Section 657.003 is not required to comply with Subsection (a). Tex. Gov't. Code § 657.0047
Amended by Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 1100,Sec. 7, eff. 9/1/2023.Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 195,Sec. 2, eff. 9/1/2015.