Eligibility for examinations.
Houston Code of Ordinances § 14-87
in effectSec. 14-87. - Eligibility for examinations.
(a) Examinations for appointment shall be open to persons who meet the requirements for admission to the examinations as established in the public notices therefor or as specified in these rules. Such requirements may relate only to qualifications, characteristics, skills and abilities related to the actual performance of the duties of the job for which the examination is being held.
(b) No additional applicant shall be admitted to the examination room after any candidate has permanently absented himself from the place of examination.
(Ord. No. 2015-1300, § 2(Exh. A), 12-16-2015)
Source: City of Houston, Code of Ordinances and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/houston/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH14CISE_ARTIIRU_DIV6RU6.EX_S14-87ELEXFetched: 10/26/2026
