Relating to the minimum requirements for state employee positions.

HB 1861 requires Texas state agencies to establish clear minimum job requirements for vacant positions before hiring, including specifying necessary direct experience (previous work in a similar role) or required certifications, and allows work experience to substitute for a college degree. This bill directly affects all Texas state agencies and job applicants for state positions filled on or after September 1, 2025. Agencies must document these requirements for each new vacancy they seek to fill after the effective date. Current job applications submitted before that date remain governed by existing hiring rules.