Veteran's Employment Preference

Pursuant to Government Code 657, Veteran's Employment Preferences, the following individuals qualify for a veteran's employment preference:
- a veteran, including a veteran with a disability;
- a veteran's surviving spouse who has not remarried; and
- an orphan of a veteran if the veteran was killed while on active duty.
An individual who qualifies for a veteran's employment preference is entitled to a preference in employment over other applicants for the same position who do not have a greater qualification.
Each state agency shall establish a goal to hire, in full time positions, a number of veterans equal to at least 20% of the total number of employees at that state agency.
- If the total number of individuals interviewed for a position is six, or less, at least one individual who is claiming veterans preference must be interviewed.
- If the total number of individuals interviewed is more than six then at least 20% of the total number of individuals interviewed must be veterans preference applicants.
A state agency may designate an open position as a "veterans only position" and only accept applications from veteran applicants.
State Agencies may also "direct hire" a veteran for a position without advertising the job opening.
Note: There is no requirement if there are no qualified veterans preference eligible individuals applying for the position.
An individual who qualifies for a veteran's employment preference is entitled to a preference in employment with or appointment to a state agency over other applicants for the same position who do not have a greater qualification.
Work at Texas Tech
-
Address
Texas Tech University, 2518 15th Street, Lubbock, TX 79409 -
Phone
806.742.3851 -
Email
webmaster@ttu.edu