Tex. Lab. Code § 355.005 Issuance of Licenses; Eligibility

• Library: Texas Statutes
• Edition: 2023
• Currency: Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
• Year: 2023
• Citation: Tex. Lab. Code § 355.005

(a) The commission may issue a license to operate its vending facilities on state property to blind citizens of the state who are capable of operating the facilities in a manner that is reasonably satisfactory to all parties concerned.

(b) Before issuing a license to a person, the commission shall determine whether the person has the physical, psychological, and personal traits and abilities required to operate a vending facility in a satisfactory manner.

(c) The commission shall maintain a roster of the names of each person who has been certified as suitable for licensing. If two or more equally qualified persons are listed on the roster and apply for a license to operate an available vending facility, the commission shall issue the license to the person who is most in need of employment.