By:  Wise, Guillen (Senate Sponsor - Van de Putte)                H.B. No. 76 
	(In the Senate - Received from the House May 12, 2003; 
May 13, 2003, read first time and referred to Committee on Veteran 
Affairs and Military Installations; May 22, 2003, reported 
favorably by the following vote:  Yeas 3, Nays 0; May 22, 2003, sent 
to printer.)


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.



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