Texas – Employment & Job Training
Texas Employment & Job Training – Second-Chance Friendly Employers
This page highlights employers and workforce programs in Texas that are known to consider applicants with a criminal record, or that run reentry-focused job training. Policies can change by location, manager, and offense type—always read the job posting carefully and follow any work-restriction conditions on your probation or parole order.
Houston / Gulf Coast – Second-Chance Employment
✅ Second-Chance Friendly Workforce & Employer Partners
Public workforce system for the Houston region with job search help, training referrals, and hiring events.
Retail, warehouse, and training roles with dedicated reentry and job-readiness support.
Employment readiness, placement support, and specialized programs for individuals in recovery or with justice involvement.
Free training in construction, CDL, office, and other careers, plus placement support.
🛠️ Mixed / Confirm First Employers & Temp Agencies
Many warehouse and industrial employers hire through staffing firms and may consider certain records.
Entry-level back-of-house roles sometimes open to applicants with records; rules vary by chain and franchise.
Dallas–Fort Worth / North Texas – Employment & Training
✅ Second-Chance Friendly Workforce & Reentry Partners
Career centers with job search help, training funds, and hiring events.
Job readiness classes, computer labs, and employment support for jobseekers with barriers.
Reentry coordination and referrals to employment and services for justice-involved individuals.
🛠️ Mixed / Confirm First Employers & Industries
Large logistics and distribution centers often hire entry-level; background rules vary by company and role.
Smaller employers sometimes offer on-the-job training, especially for outdoor or labor roles.
Austin / Central Texas – Job Search & Training
✅ Second-Chance Friendly Workforce Partners
Career centers serving Austin with training funds, job search support, and hiring fairs.
Career training programs and job placement support for individuals with barriers to employment.
🛠️ Mixed / Confirm First Entry-Level Employers
Some custodial, dishwashing, and warehouse roles are open to applicants with certain records.
San Antonio / South Central – Employment Resources
✅ Second-Chance Friendly Workforce & Reentry
Workforce board for San Antonio and surrounding counties with multiple career centers.
Employment assistance, skill building, and placement services.
🛠️ Mixed / Confirm First Employers & Industries
Distribution centers may offer entry-level positions; background policies can be strict.
Texas Statewide & Online – Second-Chance Opportunities
✅ Second-Chance Friendly Statewide & Remote Programs
Online training in customer service, tech support, and digital skills that can lead to remote work.
🛠️ Mixed / Confirm First Large National Employers
Some large national companies limit early background questions but still run checks before hire.
Important: A “✅ Second-chance friendly” label means the employer or program is known to have worked with justice-involved job seekers, not that they will automatically hire any person with any record. Final decisions depend on your charges, time since offense, type of job, and internal company policy.
Probation / Parole Restrictions: Always check your judgment and sentence, probation order, and any written conditions before accepting a job. Some people are restricted from certain industries (for example: handling cash, security, working in bars, going into schools, or entering private homes). When in doubt, speak with your officer and get clarification in writing.
Updates & Corrections: To suggest a Texas employer or training program, or to correct a listing, email contact@oacra.app with as much detail as possible (city, website, whether they actively hire second-chance applicants, etc.).
