Texas HB4235 allows public employers to substitute direct experience for postsecondary degree requirements in hiring and contracting.

HB4235 amends the Texas Government Code to allow public employers to substitute direct experience for postsecondary degree requirements in hiring and contracting. Public employers can establish specific years of direct experience as an alternative to degree requirements for vacant positions. For example, two years of direct experience can substitute for an associate's degree. The bill also allows governmental entities to substitute direct experience for degree requirements in contracts for services. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB4235 allows public employers to substitute direct experience for postsecondary degree requirements in hiring and contracting.

HB4235 amends the Texas Government Code to allow public employers to substitute direct experience for postsecondary degree requirements in hiring and contracting. Public employers can establish specific years of direct experience as an alternative to degree requirements for vacant positions. For example, two years of direct experience can substitute for an associate's degree. The bill also allows governmental entities to substitute direct experience for degree requirements in contracts for services. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.