Sec. 657.004. VETERAN EMPLOYMENT GOAL FOR STATE AGENCIES. (a) Each state agency shall establish a goal of hiring, in full-time positions at the agency, a number of veterans equal to at least 20 percent of the total number of employees of the state agency.
(b) A state agency may establish a veteran employment goal that is greater than the percentage required under Subsection (a).
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 854, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
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