Section 657.0045. Designation of Open Position for and Immediate Hiring of Individual Entitled to Veteran's Employment Preference

TX Govt Code § 657.0045 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 657.0045. DESIGNATION OF OPEN POSITION FOR AND IMMEDIATE HIRING OF INDIVIDUAL ENTITLED TO VETERAN'S EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE. (a) A state agency may designate an open position as a veteran's position and only accept applications for that position from individuals who are entitled to a veteran's employment preference under Section 657.003.

(b) Notwithstanding any other law, a state agency may hire or appoint for an open position within the agency an individual entitled to a veteran's employment preference under Section 657.003 without announcing or advertising the position if the agency:

(1) uses the automated labor exchange system administered by the Texas Workforce Commission to identify an individual who qualifies for a veteran's employment preference under this chapter; and

(2) determines the individual meets the qualifications required for the position.

Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 195 (S.B. 805), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2015.