Bill > HB455

This bill amends the Texas Labor Code to add a new subchapter that regulates how employers can inquire about and consider an applicant's criminal history record information during the hiring process. The key provisions are: 1) Employers cannot include questions about criminal history on initial employment applications. 2) Employers can only inquire about or consider an applicant's criminal history after they have determined the applicant is otherwise qualified and have conditionally offered employment or invited the applicant to an interview. 3) The new subchapter does not apply to positions where consideration of criminal history is required by law. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2021.