79R6063 KSD-D

By:  Guillen                                                      H.B. No. 2604



A BILL TO BE ENTITLED

AN ACT

relating to preferences for veterans in state-funded job training 
or employment assistance programs and services.
	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:                        
	SECTION 1.  Subchapter A, Chapter 302, Labor Code, is 
amended by adding Section 302.014 to read as follows:
	Sec. 302.014.  VETERAN'S PREFERENCE IN JOB TRAINING OR 
EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.  (a)  In this section, 
"veteran" has the meaning assigned by Section 657.002(c), 
Government Code.
	(b)  A veteran qualifies for a preference under this section 
if the veteran qualifies for a veteran's employment preference 
under Section 657.002(a), Government Code.
	(c)  In selecting applicants to receive training or 
assistance under a job training or employment assistance program or 
service that is funded wholly or partly with state money, 
preference must be given to a veteran who:
		(1)  qualifies for a preference under Subsection (b); 
and            
		(2)  meets any minimum eligibility requirements to 
participate or enroll in the program or receive the service.
	SECTION 2.  If Section 302.014, Labor Code, as added by this 
Act, conflicts with federal law or a limitation provided by a 
federal grant, Section 302.014, Labor Code, as added by this Act, is 
void and has no effect.
	SECTION 3.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2005.