Sec. 40.0326. RECRUITMENT OF CASEWORKERS. When recruiting child protective services caseworkers, the department shall target its recruitment efforts toward individuals who hold a bachelor's degree or advanced degree in at least one of the following academic areas: (1) social work; (2) counseling; (3) early childhood education; (4) psychology; (5) criminal justice; (6) elementary or secondary education; (7) sociology; or (8) human services. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1406 (S.B. 758), Sec. 24, eff. September 1, 2007.