Proofreader - Sessional

To be considered, an applicant must submit a TLC Employment application (available on the council's website) directly to The Texas Legislative Council via email, fax, or mail. 

Proofreader – Sessional
(October 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027, with starting dates of 10/1/2026 and 11/1/2026)
10 temporary, full-time positions, with possibility of regular employment following session
Two shifts available: an early shift and a late shift
Position allows for hybrid remote work under certain circumstances

POSTING NUMBER 26019
DATE POSTED August 17, 2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE Until Filled
DEPARTMENT Document Production Division/Proofreading

SALARY 

$3,950.00 per month. Salary commensurate with experience. Generous benefit package is also available. Vacation balance paid out for those with six months of continuous state service and compensatory time balance paid out upon completion of satisfactory work performance maintained through May 31, 2027.

DESCRIPTION 

This is a sessional position running through May 31, 2027, with the possibility of regular employment following session, depending on performance.
Duties include: proofreading electronic documents using copyediting and research skills to suggest necessary improvements; proofreading legislative documents, print publications, resolutions, and correspondence for grammar, spelling, accuracy, and format consistency; and ensuring accuracy of statutory language.
Work is performed under close supervision and instruction and in
compliance with prescribed procedures, including review by senior staff.
Hybrid remote work is allowed under certain circumstances.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Primary responsibilities for this position include:
• Digitally proofreading documents produced by legal and research
staff (including bill drafts, legislation, resolutions, and
correspondence) for grammar, spelling, accuracy, and format
consistency.
• Working with reviewers and legal editors to ensure accuracy.
• Tracking documents electronically.
• Utilizing reference resources and proprietary software applications.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Minimum qualifications for this position include:
Experience and Education:
• Satisfactory performance on a proofreading test, an editing test,
and a spelling test required.
• Experience as a proofreader or editor preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.
• Experience and education may be substituted for one another.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Thorough knowledge of language, vocabulary, grammar, and
spelling.
• High-level reading comprehension.
• Skill in using reference materials effectively.
• Skill in working from edited copy.
• Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work on tasks requiring meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work well and diplomatically with others.
• Ability to work effectively with others in a confined work area.
• Ability to work under deadline pressure.
• Ability to work flexible hours, overtime, weekends, and on-call duty.
• Ability to accept constructive criticism of work performance by
reviewers and supervisors.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of material and information.
• Ability to maintain professional appearance and demeanor.
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Ability to respond to rapidly changing pace and workload.
• Ability to work with multiple software applications in tandem and quickly learn proprietary software.

TO APPLY 

To be considered, an applicant must submit a cover letter and a completed TLC Application for Employment.
Note: An applicant may include a completed electronic TLC Application for Employment without signing it. The applicant's signature may be provided at a later date.
Submit requested documentation 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