The department will give an applicant employment preference over other applicants who do not have greater qualifications for the same position, if the applicant:

1. (1) qualifies for employment preference under Government Code, Chapter 657, Military Employment Preferences; or
2. (2) is entitled to an employment preference under Government Code, Chapter 672, Employment Preference For Former Foster Children.

Source Note:The provisions of this §4.15 adopted to be effective August 1, 2022, 47 TexReg 7558; amended to be effective March 13, 2024, 49 TexReg 1505.