TX HB3675

Public employers in Texas are prohibited from obtaining criminal history record information or asking applicants about their criminal history before making a conditional offer of employment ("ban the box" policy)

Public employers include all state government agencies across executive, judicial, and legislative branches, institutions of higher education, and political subdivisions of the state

The law does not apply to independent school districts or positions with law enforcement agencies

Employers may still notify applicants that certain criminal convictions disqualify them from specific positions under law or written policy, and may ask only about disqualifying offenses on initial applications

The act takes effect September 1, 2025, and applies only to employment applications submitted on or after that date