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TX HB5395
Bill
Status
3/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Claudia Ordaz Perez
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Cross-Agency Employment Resource Initiative to coordinate employment services among the Texas Workforce Commission, Health and Human Services Commission, and Texas Department of Criminal Justice
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Targets clients who receive workforce services, financial assistance (TANF), supplemental nutrition assistance (SNAP), or criminal justice reentry and reintegration services
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Requires the three agencies to enter interagency agreements for sharing client data, agency information, office space, and other resources to serve clients using multiple programs
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Mandates quarterly discussions among the executive commissioner of HHSC, chair of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice, and chair of the Texas Workforce Commission to review initiative progress
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Authorizes agencies to accept gifts, grants, and donations from public or private sources, and requires investigation of potential federal funding sources; initial discussion must occur by October 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the establishment of the Cross-Agency Employment Resource Initiative to coordinate and optimize certain employment services and resources in this state.
State Finances
Last Action
Referred to s/c on Workforce by Speaker
4/7/2025