By Wise                                                H.B. No. 349
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                                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.