Sec. 657.007. PREFERENCE APPLICABLE TO REDUCTION IN WORKFORCE. (a) An individual entitled to a hiring or appointment preference under this chapter is also entitled to a preference in retaining employment if the state agency that employs or appoints the individual reduces its workforce.
(b) The preference granted under this section applies only to the extent that a reduction in workforce by an employing state agency involves other employees of a similar type or classification.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 854, Sec. 3, 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