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TX SB2448
Bill
Status
5/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Sparks
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Requires grant applicants to demonstrate prior experience effectively providing workforce development technical assistance to rural educational institutions
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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
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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