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TX SB2448

Bill

Status

Passed

5/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Sparks

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Rural Workforce Development Grant Program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission in consultation with the Texas Education Agency and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

  • Awards grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations to provide technical assistance and support to rural higher education institutions and school districts in aligning workforce training programs with urgent local workforce demands

  • Requires grant applicants to demonstrate prior experience effectively providing workforce development technical assistance to rural educational institutions

  • Mandates annual reports to the governor, lieutenant governor, speaker of the house, and relevant legislative committees by December 1 each year on grants awarded and program effectiveness

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025; passed Senate 30-1 on May 1, 2025 and House 103-44 on May 20, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the establishment of the Rural Workforce Development Grant Program.

State Finances

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

5/30/2025

Committee Referrals

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development5/2/2025
Economic Development3/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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