Section 23.003 - Application of Policy(a) A private employer shall apply any policy adopted under this chapter reasonably and in good faith in employment decisions regarding hiring, promotion, or retention during a reduction in the employer's workforce.(b) A private employer may require appropriate documentation from a veteran for the veteran to be eligible for the preference under a policy adopted under this chapter.(c) Granting a preference in accordance with a policy adopted under this chapter does not violate Chapter 21.Amended by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 324,Sec. 11.001, eff. 9/1/2017.Added by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 816,Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2015.Added by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 195,Sec. 3, eff. 9/1/2015.