Sec. 657.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:
(1) "State agency" means a board, commission, council, committee, department, office, agency, or other governmental entity in the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of state government, including an institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code.
(2) "Veteran" has the meaning assigned by Section 2308.251.
(3) "Veteran with a disability" means a veteran who is classified as disabled by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or its successor or the branch of the service in which the veteran served and whose disability is service-connected.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 195 (S.B. 805), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees
Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees
Chapter 657 - Veteran's Employment Preferences
Section 657.002. Individuals Qualified for Veteran's Employment Preference
Section 657.003. Veteran's Employment Preference
Section 657.004. Veteran Employment Goal for State Agencies
Section 657.0046. State Agency Veteran's Liaison
Section 657.0047. Interviews at State Agencies
Section 657.005. Employment Investigation
Section 657.006. Federal Law and Grants
Section 657.007. Preference Applicable to Reduction in Workforce
Section 657.008. Reporting Requirements
Section 657.009. State Agencies to List Positions With Texas Workforce Commission
Section 657.010. Complaint Regarding Employment Decision of State Agency