By Wise H.B. No. 349 77R295 BDH-D A BILL TO BE ENTITLED 1-1 AN ACT 1-2 relating to procedures adopted by a state entity to ensure an 1-3 employment preference for veterans. 1-4 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: 1-5 SECTION 1. Chapter 657, Government Code, is amended by adding 1-6 Section 657.0081 to read as follows: 1-7 Sec. 657.0081. OUTLINE OF PROCEDURES REQUIRED. A public 1-8 entity shall prepare and make available for public inspection a 1-9 statement of: 1-10 (1) any measures taken by the entity to ensure that 1-11 veterans receive the employment preference required by this 1-12 chapter; and 1-13 (2) any remedies available through the entity for an 1-14 individual entitled to a hiring preference under this chapter if 1-15 the individual is not hired or appointed for a position with the 1-16 entity. 1-17 SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives 1-18 a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as 1-19 provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this 1-20 Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this 1-21 Act takes effect September 1, 2001.