The standard here in Texas, an "at will" employment state, is to give two weeks notice. This employee guide is designed to acquaint you with the City of Houston's policies and procedures and to provide you with information about our benefits.In Texas we are under no obligation to accept the two week notice and it is still considered a resignation because they demonstrated intent to leave. Under the Texas Education Code, contract employees are required to resign no later than 45 days before the first day of instruction for the school year. A resignation is an employee's voluntary decision to quit a job or a duty. This is in contrast to a termination, which is the employer's decision.