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TX HB801

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Gervin-Hawkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Texas Workforce Commission to adopt a plan allowing nonprofit service providers to apply for workforce development funding directly from the commission when local workforce development boards are nonresponsive

  • Defines a local workforce development board as "nonresponsive" if it fails to fulfill statutory requirements AND has not met at least 80 percent of performance standards for two consecutive program years

  • Eligible programs for direct funding applications include job training under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, postsecondary vocational and technical training, adult education programs, and employment services programs

  • Also covers support services for financial assistance recipients and employment/training programs for supplemental nutrition assistance (SNAP) recipients

  • Effective date is September 1, 2025, with the Texas Workforce Commission required to adopt implementing rules as soon as practicable

Legislative Description

Relating to the application for funding for certain workforce development programs.

Labor

Last Action

Referred to s/c on Workforce by Speaker

3/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Workforce Subcommittee3/5/2025

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