Tex. Gov't Code § 654.062
Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Sections 654.015 and 654.061 do not abrogate statutory authorization for a state agency to operate under an employee merit system as a condition for qualifying for federal grants-in-aid. A merit system agreed to by a state agency and an agency of the federal government shall continue in effect, subject to applicable state law.
Tex. Gov't. Code § 654.062