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TX HB3923

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Keith Bell

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the state classification officer to identify state agency positions where educational, experience, and training requirements could be reduced to expand the pool of qualified applicants who can proficiently perform the job duties

  • Directs the classification officer to reduce, to the extent practicable, the number of state agency positions requiring a bachelor's degree as a condition of employment

  • Mandates evaluation of ways to expand career advancement opportunities for state employees who do not hold a bachelor's degree

  • Requires the classification officer to report findings to the governor's budget office and the Legislative Budget Board on a regular reporting schedule

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025; passed the House 131-1 on May 2, 2025, and passed the Senate 31-0 on May 27, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to state employment opportunities for individuals who do not hold a bachelor's degree.

State Agencies, Boards & Commissions

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Business & Commerce5/5/2025
Delivery of Government Efficiency3/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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