Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 88(R)

Senate Bill 1376	Senate Author: Parker et al.
Effective: 9-1-23	House Sponsor: Wilson

Senate Bill 1376 amends the Government Code and Penal Code to make the spouse of an active duty member of the U.S. armed forces or Texas National Guard eligible for the veterans employment preference for purposes of employment with or appointment to an applicable state agency and, accordingly, redesignates the preference as a "military employment preference." The bill, among other provisions, grants the spouse priority for that preference after a veteran, with or without a disability, but before a qualifying surviving spouse or qualifying orphan of a veteran.