Sec. 657.005. EMPLOYMENT INVESTIGATION. (a) The individual whose duty is to appoint or employ an applicant for a position with a state agency or an officer or the chief administrator of the agency who receives an application for appointment or employment by an individual entitled to a veteran's employment preference, before appointing or employing any individual, shall investigate the qualifications of the applicant for the position.
(b) An applicant who is a veteran with a disability shall furnish the official records to the individual whose duty is to fill the position.
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