State of Texas - personal credit issues - when applying for employment why can an employer decline hiring?

Houston, TX Viewed 14 times. Posted 2 months ago in Employment / Labor

In Texas when applying for employment, employers request permission to check a persons credit & can subsequently deny employment. Isn't this discriminating? How is one who is laid off able to obtain employment?

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