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  89R2570 KKR-D     By: Reynolds H.B. No. 2466       A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to inquiries about and the consideration of criminal   history record information regarding an applicant for employment.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  Chapter 52, Labor Code, is amended by adding   Subchapter H to read as follows:   SUBCHAPTER H. CONSIDERATION OF CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION   IN HIRING PROCESS           Sec. 52.081.  DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter:                 (1)     "Applicant" means an individual who has made an   oral or written application with an employer, or has sent a resume   or other correspondence to an employer, indicating an interest in   employment.                 (2)     "Criminal history record information" has the   meaning assigned by Section 411.082, Government Code.                 (3)     "Employer" has the meaning assigned by Section   21.002.           Sec.   52.082.     EMPLOYER INQUIRIES INTO AND CONSIDERATION OF   CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION. (a) An employer may not   include a question regarding an applicant's criminal history record   information on an initial employment application form.           (b)     An employer may inquire into or consider an applicant's   criminal history record information after the employer has:                 (1)     determined that the applicant is otherwise   qualified; and                 (2)     conditionally offered the applicant employment or   invited the applicant to an interview.           Sec.   52.083.     NONAPPLICABILITY. This subchapter does not   apply to an applicant for a position for which consideration of   criminal history record information is required by law.          SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.