Texas HB4351 allows public employers to substitute direct experience for postsecondary degree requirements in hiring and contracting.

HB4351 amends the Texas Government Code to allow public employers to substitute direct experience for postsecondary degree requirements in hiring and contracting. For hiring, employers can substitute up to two years of experience for an associate's degree, four years for a bachelor's degree, six years for a master's degree, seven years for a professional degree, or nine years for a doctoral degree. For contracting, employers can substitute direct experience for degree requirements if the person providing the services is otherwise qualified.

Texas HB4351 allows public employers to substitute direct experience for postsecondary degree requirements in hiring and contracting.

HB4351 amends the Texas Government Code to allow public employers to substitute direct experience for postsecondary degree requirements in hiring and contracting. For hiring, employers can substitute up to two years of experience for an associate's degree, four years for a bachelor's degree, six years for a master's degree, seven years for a professional degree, or nine years for a doctoral degree. For contracting, employers can substitute direct experience for degree requirements if the person providing the services is otherwise qualified.