r/StateofTexasEmployees

How are those with disabilities and without cars fairing with getting into the work place (capital mall plaza) and not dealing with flare ups. Lol

I feel like the ramps between the **Travis and BJB are just for show. How is someone with a wheel chair that isnt electric powered getting up that way? I noticed today they put up a sign near entrance of ramp that doesn't allow drop offs near this area now.

It just throws me off how truly inaccessible some of the state buildings are. Unless i'm missing something or an area that's more feasible with getting in.

Hi, all!

I currently work for another state agency and I recently applied for a position at the Comptrollers office. It’s been about a couple weeks and I am still “under consideration”. I know how fast my agency moves, but I am unsure about how fast the Comptroller does so it’s hard for me to tell if I should move on or not.

Also I am starting to feel a bit hesitant about the job due to the rumblings I have been hearing about the state of it at the moment. Could anyone advise on the wait time / current climate of the atmosphere there? It would be so so appreciated!

Hello y'all! I applied for a Legal Assistant role at the Consumer Protection division of the OAG back on 6/30. In the last couple weeks, my application got listed as under consideration without ever being reached out to but the posting itself is no longer on the portal. Should I just keep being patient and hoping something happens?

After several years throughout agencies it feels like the day-to-day dysfunction has gotten worse. I’ve heard similar concerns from not only agencies I’ve been in but people across other agencies.
Has anyone else noticed a change in management, no accountability, HIGHLY concerning misconduct, or workplace culture?

Has it always been this way, or are things getting worse?

I applied for a state position on 7/8. Was contacted by department director via email to set up a teams interview with director and manager. Had interview 8/5 and I think it went well. They said they should get back to me the following week. Towards the end of the interview, they sent me the CCH form (background check authorization form) for me to complete and the state benefits link for me to read over. Immediately after interview, I sent back the required forms and thanked them for their time. Well, it’s been 7 business days since interview and no word. My status on capps says “under consideration”. My references have not been contacted. Does any of this sound promising to those who have been offered a position? What is the typical timeline from interview to offer?

Using a throwaway for obvious reasons.

My agency has been having issues with our current time off request system/policy. The main issue we have is, no more than one person is allowed the requested day off. Meaning if Barbara requested a week off for a vacation, the rest of the department cannot request off any day of that week despite having sufficient amount of staff to cover business needs.

Our manager continues to say we have it easier than other agencies and that most state agencies only allow a two-week vacation a year and has been threatening to go with that model.

I would like to know if anyone’s agency/department has any specific rules or requirements when requesting time off or if your agency does the two-week rule as my manager states?

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Is there a gym open to state employees in the capital complex? Maybe one of the newer buildings. If so, which 1 and how to I get access?

Any other state employee options in Austin?

Does anyone know if the building that DIR is in has a locker room or showers? Thanks.

Before joining HHSC, I repeatedly heard that the work was difficult, demanding, and overwhelming. My experience has been very different. The work itself isn’t particularly challenging—it’s the excessive bureaucracy, constant policy-checking, lack of communication, and workplace politics that make the environment frustrating.

Budgets, policies, and compliance are obviously important, but it sometimes feels like you can’t fart without checking the policy first. There also seems to be a disconnect between administrative decision-making and what communities or programs actually need. People can become so focused on procedures that the purpose of the program gets lost.

Training is limited, leadership changes frequently, and employees often seem isolated from one another. A lot of the workplace tension also appears to come from people monitoring each other or making minor issues unnecessarily complicated.

I expected to learn from experienced professionals, participate in meaningful discussions, and develop stronger program knowledge. Instead, the environment often feels slow, disconnected, and overly corporate. It seems like a good place for someone who mainly wants stability, but potentially frustrating for someone who wants meaningful work, collaboration, and professional growth.

Has anyone else had a similar experience at HHSC? Does it depend heavily on the department, or is this common throughout the agency?

For those on the State of Texas Dental Choice Plan transitioning to Humana on 9/1, has anyone else *not* received their welcome letter with their new member ID #? I tried calling the help line on 8/3...but they were of little help and said to wait for the letter. They couldn't give me my new ID over the phone, and setting up the online account requires....you guessed it...the ID #. My kid's orthodontist needs it pretty quickly for early September billing and I hate running up to the last minute on stuff like this.

Does new hire due diligence at HHS include drug testing?

Does anyone know how to look at all jobs available in capps. I've been with the state 9 years, but recently at my current job I feel like a failure. (I give my best but my boss basically says it sucks)

How can I stay with the state when I feel my degree is so limiting?

Hi you guys,

With the holidays coming up in a few months, I know it’s dependent on the agency, but what agencies get special leave granted during the holidays? I am with HHSC and we got 28.5 hours of special leave last year. I want to get a new job with the state of Texas but want to know which grant special leave for the holidays.

I picked up a second job at the post office for weekend work to make extra money. Since my schedule will be strictly on the weekends do I need to notify my agency of my second employment?

Anyone know anything about the telework policy at the TBPA? I got an interview with them and want to know if its worth it. I do 2 days in office right now and I'm not in a position to change that. I know its a small agency so they probably dont have any issues with having enough space for their staff

I have been with DFPS for several years and am thinking of accepting a position with HHSC. Does anyone have any advice on the differences between working with the two agencies?

So is there gonna be a reduction of force 👀

Questions about leave, benefits, PTO/leave programs, etc? Ask them here. This is our weekly place to discuss state policies or agency specific p&ps.

I searched through the website for jobs in my area, but they all show Austin even though I searched using my hometown. 🥲 If the posting says Austin, does that mean I’d have to report to the Austin location, or could I still work from my local hometown office??