Section 23.002 - Voluntary Preference Policy(a) A private employer may adopt a policy under which the employer may give a preference in employment decisions regarding hiring, promotion, or retention to a veteran over another qualified applicant or employee.(b) A policy adopted under this section must be in writing.(c) A private employer may provide notice to the Texas Workforce Commission or the Texas Veterans Commission that the employer has adopted a policy under this section.Amended by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 387,Sec. 2, eff. 9/1/2017.Added by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 816,Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2015.Added by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 195,Sec. 3, eff. 9/1/2015.