What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legislative Analyst position at Texas Legislative Council?
Legislative Analyst
(7 sessional positions through 8/31/2025)
POSTING NUMBER 24015
DATE POSTED June 7, 2024 APPLICATION DEADLINE June 21, 2024
DEPARTMENT Research/Policy Research & Bill Analysis
SALARY $3,700.00 per month, with additional consideration for relevant experience. The
AND BENEFITS council provides a strong benefits package, including health, vision, and dental
insurance, telecommuting opportunities, and the State of Texas retirement plan, as
well as compensatory time and paid vacation, sick leave, and state and federal
holidays. For more information on the council's benefits package, click here.
Additionally, the council is located in the Robert E. Johnson Building, which includes
free on-site covered parking and access to a bike cage, fitness facilities, exercise
classes, and on-site showers. The University of Texas Capitol Complex Child
Development Center is conveniently located next door in the Barbara Jordan
Building.
DESCRIPTION The Texas Legislative Council is an independent nonpartisan legislative support
agency that serves as a source of impartial research and information. The legislative
analyst position is a sessional position beginning 9/1/2024 through 8/31/2025, with
consideration for regular employment thereafter. Duties include analyzing
legislation, drafting legislative analyses, including bill analyses and senate and house
amendment analyses, as well as performing statutory research. Assignments are
directed and reviewed by a senior research staff, but are generally performed
independently. Legislative analysts receive comprehensive training on the
legislative process, analyzing statues and legislation, and drafting legislative
analyses. The council has a telecommuting policy that allows for a hybrid work
schedule.
- Drafting analyses of proposed legislation for house committees.
- Drafting senate and house amendment analyses.
- Undertaking activities to increase knowledge and understanding of assigned
and conducting statutory research.
- Preparing or contributing to the preparation of publications and websites.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including excellent written and
- Working knowledge of the legislative process and the structure and functions
- Skill in the use of word processing and other relevant software applications.
- Ability to work overtime and irregular hours as required, including evenings,
weekends, and holidays.
- Graduate degree or relevant professional experience, which may include
- In-depth understanding of a specific policy area.
TO APPLY To be considered, an applicant must submit a cover letter that explains the
applicant's interest in the position and the reasons the applicant believes they meet
the qualifications stated above, as well as a completed State of Texas Application
for Employment (available on the council’s website:
https://tlc.texas.gov/employment). Note: an applicant may include a completed
electronic State of Texas Application for Employment without signing it. The
applicant's signature may be provided at a later date.
An applicant must submit the cover letter and State of Texas Application for
Employment to Alana Hays by:
Email
TLCCareers@tlc.texas.gov (preferred method)
Fax
(512) 936-1064
Mail
Human Resources Office
Texas Legislative Council
P.O. Box 12128, Capitol Station
Austin, Texas 78711-2128
As a condition of employment, legal proof of authorization to work in the U.S.
must be provided.
Requests for accommodation and/or services in the application process should be
made to the above-cited contact.
Salary : $3,700