# Tex. Labor Code § 402.043: CAREER LADDER; ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS

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## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Labor Code § 402.043
- **Heading:** CAREER LADDER; ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code la / Chapter 402 / Section 402.043

## Text

(a) The commissioner or the commissioner's designee shall develop an intra-agency career ladder program that addresses opportunities for mobility and advancement for employees within the division. The program shall require intra-agency postings of all positions concurrently with any public posting.

(b) The commissioner or the commissioner's designee shall develop a system of annual performance evaluations that are based on documented employee performance. All merit pay for division employees must be based on the system established under this subsection.

## Nearby sections

- [Tex. Labor Code § 402.001 § 402.001.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cla_C402_S402.001.md)
- [Tex. Labor Code § 402.002 § 402.002.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cla_C402_S402.002.md)
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- [Tex. Labor Code § 402.022 § 402.022. PUBLIC INTEREST INFORMATION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cla_C402_S402.022.md)
- [Tex. Labor Code § 402.023 § 402.023. COMPLAINT INFORMATION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cla_C402_S402.023.md)
- [Tex. Labor Code § 402.024 § 402.024. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cla_C402_S402.024.md)
- [Tex. Labor Code § 402.041 § 402.041. APPOINTMENTS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cla_C402_S402.041.md)
- [Tex. Labor Code § 402.042 § 402.042. DIVISION OF RESPONSIBILITIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cla_C402_S402.042.md)
- [Tex. Labor Code § 402.043 § 402.043. CAREER LADDER; ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cla_C402_S402.043.md)
- [Tex. Labor Code § 402.044 § 402.044. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY STATEMENT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cla_C402_S402.044.md)
- [Tex. Labor Code § 402.061 § 402.061. ADOPTION OF RULES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cla_C402_S402.061.md)
- [Tex. Labor Code § 402.062 § 402.062. ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS, GRANTS, AND DONATIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cla_C402_S402.062.md)
- [Tex. Labor Code § 402.064 § 402.064. FEES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cla_C402_S402.064.md)
- [Tex. Labor Code § 402.065 § 402.065. EMPLOYMENT OF COUNSEL.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cla_C402_S402.065.md)

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