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TX SB2603

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Cesar Blanco

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Employers participating in county or municipal economic development programs must contact their local workforce development board when hiring to identify qualified candidates from career development centers

  • Employers are required to consider qualified participants from workforce development board career development centers when filling open positions

  • Employers must give additional consideration to job applicants receiving state or federal public assistance, including unemployment insurance benefits

  • Additional consideration also applies to applicants receiving assistance under Chapter 31 of the Human Resources Code (financial assistance programs)

  • Effective date: September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to cooperation by economic development program participants with local workforce development boards.

Labor

Last Action

Not again placed on intent calendar

5/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Economic Development4/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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