Texas § 657.0047 INTERVIEWS AT STATE AGENCIES.

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§ 657.0047 — INTERVIEWS AT STATE AGENCIES.

Texas § 657.0047

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Tex. Government Code Code Ann. § 657.0047 (2026).

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Sec. 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).

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Sec. 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).

Legislative History

Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 195 (S.B. 805 ), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2015. Amended by: Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1100 (S.B. 1376 ), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2023.