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TX HB322

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ryan Guillen

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands allowable uses of Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program funds to include acquisition, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of technology solutions supporting career and technical education programs

  • Eligible grant recipients include public junior colleges, public technical institutes, public state colleges, school districts, and open-enrollment charter schools

  • Existing permitted uses remain: supporting courses for high-demand occupations, financing start-up costs for career/technical education programs (facilities, equipment), and programs leading to licenses, certificates, or postsecondary degrees

  • Changes apply only to grants awarded on or after September 1, 2025

  • Passed the House on April 29, 2025 (108-38) and the Senate on May 27, 2025 (26-5)

Legislative Description

Relating to the use of funds awarded under the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program.

State Finances

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Education K-165/5/2025
Workforce Subcommittee2/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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