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TX HB3125

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Robert Guerra

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), in consultation with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, to establish and administer a geothermal energy workforce education and training initiative

  • Directs TWC to develop customized curriculum requirements for degree, certificate, and credential programs in partnership with universities, community colleges, technical institutes, career schools, and geothermal industry employers

  • Mandates TWC to identify opportunities to use existing workforce development funding to provide financial assistance for geothermal energy training programs

  • Requires TWC to promote partnerships between higher education institutions and geothermal energy employers to create apprenticeship and employment opportunities for students and graduates

  • Requires an annual report to relevant legislative committees by September 1 summarizing initiative activities and any recommendations for legislative action, with the act taking effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to establishment by the Texas Workforce Commission of a geothermal energy workforce education and training initiative.

Education

Last Action

Received from the House

4/23/2025

Committee Referrals

Energy Resources3/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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