Relating to requiring certain disclosures as part of certain applications for employment or an internship at a state agency or the legislature.

SB 2503 requires applicants for state agency or legislature employment or internships to disclose specific past incidents as part of their application. It directly affects students enrolled in public higher education or recent graduates (within five years) applying for these roles. Applicants must disclose if they were accused of, arrested for, or convicted of certain offenses (including sexual assault, assault, robbery, or arson under Texas Penal Code), subjected to Title IX investigations for sexual misconduct, or suspended/expelled from school for non-academic reasons. False or missing disclosures may lead to disqualification or termination, and all disclosed information is kept confidential under state law. The bill takes effect for applications posted on or after November 1, 2025.