Tex. Gov't Code Section 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 military employment preference under Section 657.003 (Military Employment Preference); or

(2)

if the total number of individuals interviewed for the position is more than six, a number of individuals qualified for a military employment preference under Section 657.003 (Military Employment Preference) 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 military employment preference under Section 657.003 (Military Employment Preference) 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.
Amended by:
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1100 (S.B. 1376), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2023.

Source: Section 657.0047 — Interviews at State Agencies, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.­657.­htm#657.­0047 (accessed May 26, 2025).

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