(a) An agency in any branch of state government may not hire a person as an employee if the person is of the age and gender that would require a person residing in the United States to register with the selective service system under federal law, unless the person presents proof of the person’s:
(1) registration with the selective service system as required by federal law; or
(2) exemption from registration with the selective service system.
(b) This section does not apply to a person employed by a state agency before September 1, 1999, as long as the person’s employment by the agency is continuous.

Terms Used In Texas Government Code 651.005

  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • United States: includes a department, bureau, or other agency of the United States of America. See Texas Government Code 311.005
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