By:  Wise                                                         H.B. No. 76 


A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to procedures adopted by a state entity to ensure an employment preference for veterans. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Chapter 657, Government Code, is amended by adding Section 657.0081 to read as follows: Sec. 657.0081. OUTLINE OF PROCEDURES REQUIRED. A public entity shall prepare and make available for public inspection a statement of: (1) any measures taken by the entity to ensure that veterans receive the employment preference required by this chapter; and (2) any remedies available through the entity for an individual entitled to a hiring preference under this chapter if the individual is not hired or appointed for a position with the entity. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this Act takes effect September 1, 2003.