Civil Service Law

The United States has more than 2.2 million workers in the civil service sector. Every day, these workers keep the nation functioning on the local, state and federal levels. Public employers have an obligation to treat these workers fairly and not to politicize their...

Civil service is a critical, yet invisible, part of everyday life. Millions of people living in Texas go about their lives do not stop to think about the civil workers who help keep their cities functioning. Today, we will look at the role of one of the most important...

With the 2023 college year in full swing for most students across Texas, many young people will be considering which careers are right for them. One of the most important yet under-served career paths is civil service. Civil service, or the civilian workers employed...

The silent, unsung heroes who keep local, state and federal governments running are civil servants. Civil servants compose a substantial portion of the American workforce. However, this sector faces unprecedented challenges that will likely get worse in the upcoming...

State law includes a stout statute to protect government employees who believe their employer – a governmental body or official – has broken the law. In these situations, a government employee might want to report the misdeeds to authorities, but fears that the cost...