Texas SB589 prohibits public employers from obtaining criminal history information before making a conditional offer of employment.

Texas SB589 amends the Government Code to add a new chapter on the consideration of criminal history of applicants for public employment. The bill defines "public employer" as certain state and local government entities. It prohibits these employers from obtaining criminal history information or asking applicants to disclose their criminal history before making a conditional offer of employment. However, employers may notify applicants about disqualifying convictions or ask about disqualifying offenses on initial applications.

Texas SB589 prohibits public employers from obtaining criminal history information before making a conditional offer of employment.

Texas SB589 amends the Government Code to add a new chapter on the consideration of criminal history of applicants for public employment. The bill defines "public employer" as certain state and local government entities. It prohibits these employers from obtaining criminal history information or asking applicants to disclose their criminal history before making a conditional offer of employment. However, employers may notify applicants about disqualifying convictions or ask about disqualifying offenses on initial applications.