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 veteran's 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 veteran's 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 veteran's employment preference under Section 657.003 is not required to comply with Subsection (a).
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