81R2423 BEF-D
By: Lucio III H.B. No. 437
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to a limitation on the use by state agencies of credit
information regarding certain job applicants.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 651, Government Code, is amended by
adding Section 651.010 to read as follows:
Sec. 651.010. CONSIDERATION OF CREDIT INFORMATION IN
HIRING. (a) An agency in any branch of state government may not
consider an individual's credit information or credit score in
deciding whether to hire the individual.
(b) This section does not apply to the hiring of an
individual who is being considered for:
(1) a position that involves access to or the direct
handling of money or negotiable instruments;
(2) a position as a peace officer, reserve law
enforcement officer, public security officer, or county jailer, as
those terms are defined by Section 1701.001, Occupations Code;
(3) a position as a corrections officer, as defined by
Section 2306.5621; or
(4) a position that involves investigating possible
violations of law or state agency rule.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2009.