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Bill	Session	Author & Sponsor	Caption	Committees	Last action	Subjects
HB 131	88-0 (2023)	Author: Murr, Andrew \| et. al.	Relating to excused absences from public school for certain students to visit a professional's workplace for a career investigation day.	House: Public Education	Laid on the table subject to call	\| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Education--School Districts \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 584	88-0 (2023)	Author: Capriglione, Giovanni \| et. al. Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith \| et. al.	Relating to the development of a state information technology credential offered by public junior colleges or public technical institutes to address shortages in the state information resources workforce.	House: State Affairs Senate: Education	Effective on 9/1/23	\| AUDITOR, STATE \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Electronic Information Systems \| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Science & Technology \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Employees
HB 865	88-0 (2023)	Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara	Relating to the application for funding for certain workforce development programs.	House: International Relations & Economic Development	Left pending in committee	\| Labor--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1338	88-0 (2023)	Author: Raney, John	Relating to the participation of community-based organizations in workforce training programs funded by the skills development fund.	House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational \| Labor--Workforce Development \| TECHNICAL EDUCATION \| TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1602	88-0 (2023)	Author: Guillen, Ryan \| et. al. Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to performance criteria for the award of adult education and literacy funds.	House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/23	\| ADULT EDUCATION \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| LITERACY \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1703	88-0 (2023)	Author: Ordaz, Claudia Sponsor: Blanco, César	Relating to the workforce development evaluation system administered by the Texas Workforce Commission, including the establishment of a workforce development career education and training evaluation pilot program.	House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/23	\| BORDER \| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
HB 1755	88-0 (2023)	Author: Button, Angie \| et. al. Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol \| et. al.	Relating to the creation of the Lone Star Workforce of the Future Fund.	House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/23	\| Education--Higher--Finance \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Governor \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| State Finances--Management & Control \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1773	88-0 (2023)	Author: Guillen, Ryan \| et. al.	Relating to a state employment preference for certain individuals who reside with veterans with a disability.	House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs	Referred to Vet Affairs	\| Disabilities, Persons with \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Military & Veterans \| State Employees
HB 1780	88-0 (2023)	Author: Hinojosa, Gina	Relating to the creation by the Texas Workforce Commission of a program to assist with transitioning certain workers to clean energy jobs.	House: International Relations & Economic Development	Referred to International Relations & Economic Development	\| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Energy--General \| Energy--Wind \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2058	88-0 (2023)	Author: Gámez, Erin \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of a skilled labor task force by certain local workforce development boards.	House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| County Government--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 2264	88-0 (2023)	Author: Talarico, James	Relating to requiring public junior colleges to award course credit to students who hold a Child Development Associate credential.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 2302	88-0 (2023)	Author: Johnson, Ann \| et. al.	Relating to certain requirements for the operational component of a local workforce development board's local plan.	House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| Minors--General
HB 2368	88-0 (2023)	Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio	Relating to requirements for certain skills development fund grant proposals.	House: International Relations & Economic Development	Referred to International Relations & Economic Development	\| Education--Higher--Finance \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Labor--Workforce Development \| TECHNICAL EDUCATION \| TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2448	88-0 (2023)	Author: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to creating a framework for including certain credentials of value offered by general academic teaching institutions as part of a baccalaureate degree program.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| Education--Higher--General \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| MULTI-INSTITUTIONAL TASK FORCE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HB 2575	88-0 (2023)	Author: Button, Angie \| et. al. Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly \| et. al.	Relating to the workforce diploma pilot program.	House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/23	\| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 2598	88-0 (2023)	Author: Gámez, Erin \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment by the Texas Workforce Commission of a workplace soft skills training pilot program.	House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| CAMERON COUNTY \| Labor--Workforce Development \| STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2920	88-0 (2023)	Author: Paul, Dennis \| et. al. Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul \| et. al.	Relating to the distribution, posting, or provision of information regarding postsecondary education and career opportunities and to the confidentiality of certain information relating to persons provided assistance in accessing postsecondary education.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	Effective immediately	\| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Electronic Information Systems \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3048	88-0 (2023)	Author: Raney, John	Relating to the authority of certain public institutions of higher education to offer programs and courses in junior college district service areas.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Junior College Districts \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 3203	88-0 (2023)	Author: Button, Angie	Relating to the sunset review of local workforce development boards in this state.	House: International Relations & Economic Development	Referred to International Relations & Economic Development	\| Labor--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION \| Sunset--Recommended Reviews \| Sunset--Review Procedures
HB 3296	88-0 (2023)	Author: Raney, John	Relating to reporting requirements regarding certain data related to students at two-year public institutions of higher education.	House: Higher Education	Placed on General State Calendar	\| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Higher--State Coordination \| Education--Junior College Districts \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 3633	88-0 (2023)	Author: Lalani, Suleman \| et. al.	Relating to a study on the establishment of a program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission to train individuals in certain skills related to artificial intelligence systems.	House: House Administration	Left pending in committee	\| Business & Commerce--General \| HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES \| Interim Studies \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Science & Technology \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3785	88-0 (2023)	Author: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to a franchise tax credit for taxable entities that employ certain apprentices.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Taxation--Franchise
HB 3900	88-0 (2023)	Author: Lambert, Stan	Relating to the use of money awarded from the skills development fund.	House: International Relations & Economic Development	Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| State Finances--Management & Control \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4109	88-0 (2023)	Author: Troxclair, Ellen	Relating to the information maintained by the Texas Education Agency regarding postsecondary education and career opportunities.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance \| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 4131	88-0 (2023)	Author: Bailes, Ernest \| et. al.	Relating to the use of funds awarded under the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program.	House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Education	Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres	\| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 4390	88-0 (2023)	Author: Button, Angie \| et. al. Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul	Relating to the Texas Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs Grant Program.	House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Returned from the House for further action	\| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4411	88-0 (2023)	Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. \| et. al.	Relating to the apprenticeship system of adult career and technology education.	House: International Relations & Economic Development	Placed on General State Calendar	\| ADULT EDUCATION \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4451	88-0 (2023)	Author: Bhojani, Salman \| et. al. Sponsor: Flores, Pete \| et. al.	Relating to a report by the Texas Workforce Commission regarding apprenticeship opportunities in this state for emerging and high-demand industries.	House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/23	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
HB 4454	88-0 (2023)	Author: Howard, Donna	Relating to the administration of the Texas Innovative Adult Career Education (ACE) Grant Program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| Education--Junior College Districts \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Military & Veterans
HB 4592	88-0 (2023)	Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"	Relating to employment and other assistance for certain unemployed individuals owing payment to certain utilities.	House: Business & Industry	Referred to Business & Industry	\| Labor--Unemployment \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Utilities--Electric \| Utilities--General \| Utilities--Water & Sewer \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4723	88-0 (2023)	Author: Ordaz, Claudia	Relating to the direct reimbursement of certain employers under the Skills Development Fund.	House: International Relations & Economic Development	Referred to International Relations & Economic Development	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4741	88-0 (2023)	Author: Manuel, Christian	Relating to the employment of apprentices on certain public works projects.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Public Lands, Buildings & Resources \| Purchasing--General \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4921	88-0 (2023)	Author: Murr, Andrew \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of an adult education pilot program by the Windham School District.	House: Corrections	Laid on the table subject to call	\| ADULT EDUCATION \| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WINDHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT
HB 4934	88-0 (2023)	Author: Harris, Caroline	Relating to support for new businesses.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Purchasing--State \| SECRETARY OF STATE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 5108	88-0 (2023)	Author: Harrison, Brian	Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding a teacher apprenticeship program.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers \| EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Interim Studies \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 5114	88-0 (2023)	Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl	Relating to the award of work-for-time credits to certain persons placed on community supervision or released on parole or to mandatory supervision.	House: Corrections	Left pending in committee	\| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| EARNING SAFE REENTRY THROUGH WORK ACT \| Labor--Workforce Development \| MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 5119	88-0 (2023)	Author: Morales, Christina	Relating to the provision of employment assistance services to individuals of all gender identities and sexual orientations.	House: International Relations & Economic Development	Referred to International Relations & Economic Development	\| GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION \| Labor--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| SEXUAL ORIENTATION \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
HB 5174	88-0 (2023)	Author: Bonnen, Greg \| et. al. Sponsor: Huffman, Joan \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Consortium.	House: State Affairs Senate: Finance	Effective immediately	\| AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| DALLAS COLLEGE \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS \| Governor \| Labor--Workforce Development \| LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY \| LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE \| LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR \| LAMAR UNIVERSITY \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT \| Science & Technology \| SEMICONDUCTOR INNOVATION CONSORTIUM, TEXAS \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| State Finances--Management & Control \| TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM \| TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY \| TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY \| UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON \| UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 5198	88-0 (2023)	Author: Wilson, Terry M.	Relating to the entitlement of spouses of certain veterans with disabilities to a veteran's employment preference.	House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs	Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs	\| Disabilities, Persons with \| Labor--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Military & Veterans \| State Employees
HB 5229	88-0 (2023)	Author: Wilson, Terry M. \| et. al.	Relating to an employment preference for members of the military and their spouses for positions at state agencies.	House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs	Referred to Vet Affairs	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| Military & Veterans \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Employees
HB 5263	88-0 (2023)	Author: Lopez, Ray	Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain taxable entities that provide certain employees with job-related skills training.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Labor--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING \| Taxation--General
HJR 201	88-0 (2023)	Author: Wilson, Terry M. \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the technical institution infrastructure fund and the available workforce education fund to support the capital needs of career and technical education programs offered by the Texas State Technical College System, the Lamar Institute of Technology, Lamar State College-Orange, and Lamar State College-Port Arthur.	House: Higher Education	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Higher--Finance \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Labor--Workforce Development \| LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY \| LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE \| LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| State Finances--Management & Control \| TECHNICAL EDUCATION \| TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
SB 68	88-0 (2023)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith \| et. al. Sponsor: Murr, Andrew \| et. al.	Relating to excused absences from public school for certain students to visit a professional's workplace for a career investigation day.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	Effective immediately	\| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Education--School Districts \| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 236	88-0 (2023)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan \| et. al.	Relating to participation of the members of the Texas Workforce Commission in certain functions of the Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative.	Senate: Education	Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 592	88-0 (2023)	Author: Alvarado, Carol	Relating to the creation of the Lone Star Workforce of the Future Fund.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Left pending in committee	\| Education--Higher--Finance \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Governor \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 635	88-0 (2023)	Author: Eckhardt, Sarah	Relating to the development of a state information technology credential offered by public junior colleges to address shortages in the state information resources workforce.	Senate: Education	Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres	\| AUDITOR, STATE \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Electronic Information Systems \| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Science & Technology \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Employees
SB 1201	88-0 (2023)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the development of a state information technology credential offered by public junior colleges to address shortages in the state information resources workforce.	Senate: Education	Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres	\| AUDITOR, STATE \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Electronic Information Systems \| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Science & Technology \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Employees
SB 1376	88-0 (2023)	Author: Parker, Tan \| et. al. Sponsor: Wilson, Terry M.	Relating to an employment preference for members of the military and their spouses for positions at state agencies.	House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs	Effective on 9/1/23	\| Disabilities, Persons with \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Military & Veterans \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Employees
SB 1595	88-0 (2023)	Author: Hancock, Kelly \| et. al.	Relating to the workforce diploma pilot program.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Left pending in committee	\| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 1687	88-0 (2023)	Author: Blanco, César	Relating to the direct reimbursement of certain employers under the Skills Development Fund.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2029	88-0 (2023)	Author: Creighton, Brandon \| et. al.	Relating to the administration of the Texas Innovative Adult Career Education (ACE) Grant Program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| Education--Junior College Districts \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Military & Veterans
SB 2068	88-0 (2023)	Author: Bettencourt, Paul	Relating to the information maintained by the Texas Education Agency regarding postsecondary education and career opportunities.	Senate: Education	Left pending in committee	\| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Electronic Information Systems \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2158	88-0 (2023)	Author: King, Phil Sponsor: Murr, Andrew \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of an adult education pilot program by the Windham School District.	House: Corrections Senate: Education	Effective immediately	\| ADULT EDUCATION \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WINDHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT
SB 2315	88-0 (2023)	Author: Hughes, Bryan Sponsor: Clardy, Travis	Relating to the creation of a task force to develop a plan for the consolidation of the functions of workforce development programs administered by the Texas Workforce Commission and social services programs administered by the Health and Human Services Commission.	House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Finance	Effective on 9/1/23	\| CONSOLIDATION OF WORKFORCE AND SOCIAL SERVICES, TASK FORCE ON \| FEDERAL RELATIONS \| Governor \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Human Services--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SCR 26	88-0 (2023)	Author: Hughes, Bryan Sponsor: Clardy, Travis	Urging Congress to amend federal law to allow states to provide for the consolidation of federally funded workforce development services with federally funded social safety net services.	House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Signed by the Governor	\| Human Services--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Resolutions--Legislative Policy \| Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HB 33	88-3 (2023)	Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara	Relating to certain requirements for the operational component of a local workforce development board's local plan.		Filed	\| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 333	87-0 (2021)	Author: Talarico, James	Relating to establishing a Texas Service Corps to provide student loan relief, job training, and work experience, in exchange for providing community service in underserved areas.	House: International Relations & Economic Development	Referred to International Relations & Economic Development	\| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid \| Labor--Workforce Development \| STUDENT LOANS \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 546	87-0 (2021)	Author: Pacheco, Leo	Relating to the application of certain programs that support certain occupation-related postsecondary educational programs and students of those programs.	House: Higher Education	Received from the House	\| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| NURSES & NURSE AIDES \| STUDENT LOANS
HB 618	87-0 (2021)	Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.	Relating to the participation of open-enrollment charter schools in the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program.	House: International Relations & Economic Development	Laid on the table subject to call	\| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 619	87-0 (2021)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia \| et. al. Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol \| et. al.	Relating to developing a strategic plan to support the child-care workforce.	House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/21	\| Day Care \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
HB 626	87-0 (2021)	Author: Rosenthal, Jon \| et. al. Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the expansion of the Texas Innovative Adult Career Education (ACE) Grant Program to include certain nonprofit organizations providing job training to veterans.	House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs	Effective on 9/1/21	\| ADULT EDUCATION \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Military & Veterans
HB 739	87-0 (2021)	Author: Lopez, Ray \| et. al.	Relating to a program administered by the Texas Veterans Commission to provide energy industry career training for veterans.	House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs	Referred to Vet Affairs	\| Energy--General \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Military & Veterans \| VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS \| VETERANS' LAND BOARD
HB 755	87-0 (2021)	Author: Fierro, Art	Relating to consumer information regarding career schools and colleges.	House: International Relations & Economic Development	Left pending in committee	\| Education--Higher--State Coordination \| Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1032	87-0 (2021)	Author: Thierry, Shawn \| et. al. Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol \| et. al.	Relating to authorizing school districts to provide funding using money received under the Foundation School Program to community-based organizations for purposes of reimbursing private employers for paid internships provided to certain students in career and technology education programs in the district.	House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Education	Placed on intent calendar	\| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--School Districts \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1132	87-0 (2021)	Author: Oliverson, Tom	Relating to the information maintained by the Texas Education Agency regarding postsecondary education and career opportunities.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Electronic Information Systems \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 1208	87-0 (2021)	Author: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to a state employment preference for certain individuals who reside with veterans with a disability.	House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs	Referred to Vet Affairs	\| Disabilities, Persons with \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Military & Veterans \| State Employees
HB 1214	87-0 (2021)	Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio \| et. al.	Relating to requirements for certain skills development fund grant proposals.	House: International Relations & Economic Development	Left pending in committee	\| Education--Higher--Finance \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1247	87-0 (2021)	Author: Lozano, J. M. \| et. al. Sponsor: Powell, Beverly \| et. al.	Relating to the development of and report on a tri-agency work-based learning strategic framework by the Texas Workforce Commission, the Texas Education Agency, and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.	House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/21	\| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--General \| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1312	87-0 (2021)	Author: Romero, Ramon \| et. al.	Relating to student success-based funding recommendations for certain continuing workforce education courses offered by public junior colleges.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| Education--Higher--Tuition \| Education--Junior College Districts \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 1364	87-0 (2021)	Author: Romero, Ramon \| et. al.	Relating to referring children to local workforce development boards for subsidized child care services.	House: International Relations & Economic Development	Considered in Calendars	\| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Human Services--Child Services \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
HB 1791	87-0 (2021)	Author: Button, Angie \| et. al.	Relating to eligibility for job-training programs provided under the self-sufficiency fund.	House: International Relations & Economic Development	Laid on the table subject to call	\| Human Services--General \| Labor--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1792	87-0 (2021)	Author: Button, Angie \| et. al. Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the evaluation of child-care providers participating in the Texas Rising Star Program.	House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/21	\| COMPETITIVE BIDDING \| Day Care \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1799	87-0 (2021)	Author: Button, Angie \| et. al. Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the administration of apprenticeship training programs.	House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/21	\| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| WORKFORCE INVESTMENT COUNCIL, TEXAS
HB 1884	87-0 (2021)	Author: Dominguez, Alex \| et. al.	Relating to the award of grants by the Texas Workforce Commission to facilitate the participation of certain veterans and military personnel in apprenticeship training programs.	House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs	Laid on the table subject to call	\| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Labor--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Military & Veterans \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2031	87-0 (2021)	Author: Turner, Chris	Relating to the establishment by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of a grant program for regional postsecondary education collaboratives.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance \| Education--Higher--Finance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 2033	87-0 (2021)	Author: Turner, Chris	Relating to the establishment by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of a grant program for regional postsecondary education collaboratives.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance \| Education--Higher--Finance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 2307	87-0 (2021)	Author: White, James \| et. al.	Relating to the award of grants by the Texas Workforce Commission to facilitate the participation of certain veterans and military personnel in apprenticeship training programs.	House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Labor--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Military & Veterans \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2466	87-0 (2021)	Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara	Relating to the application for funding for certain workforce development programs.	House: International Relations & Economic Development	Referred to International Relations & Economic Development	\| Labor--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2611	87-0 (2021)	Author: Raney, John \| et. al.	Relating to the direct reimbursement of certain employers under the skills development fund.	House: International Relations & Economic Development	Referred to International Relations & Economic Development	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3003	87-0 (2021)	Author: Parker, Tan \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of the Texas Reskilling and Upskilling through Education (TRUE) Program to support workforce education at two-year public institutions of higher education.	House: Higher Education	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Education--Junior College Districts \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 3186	87-0 (2021)	Author: Raney, John \| et. al.	Relating to the participation in and reimbursement from the skills development fund of certain entities.	House: Higher Education	Placed on General State Calendar	\| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Labor--Workforce Development \| TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT STATION \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3264	87-0 (2021)	Author: Dominguez, Alex \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment by the Texas Workforce Commission of a workplace soft skills training pilot program.	House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| CAMERON COUNTY \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3767	87-0 (2021)	Author: Murphy, Jim \| et. al. Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul \| et. al.	Relating to measures to support the alignment of education and workforce development in the state with state workforce needs, including the establishment of the Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative.	House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Higher Education	Effective on 9/1/21	\| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Electronic Information Systems \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| INTERNET \| Labor--Workforce Development \| TEXAS EDUCATION & WORKFORCE ALIGNMENT ACT \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3864	87-0 (2021)	Author: Murr, Andrew Sponsor: Powell, Beverly	Relating to excused absences from public school for certain students to visit a professional's workplace for a career investigation day.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	Placed on intent calendar	\| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Education--School Districts \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 3878	87-0 (2021)	Author: Hinojosa, Gina	Relating to economic development and workforce retraining opportunities in the transition to the use of clean energy sources.	House: International Relations & Economic Development	Referred to International Relations & Economic Development	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Energy--Alternative Fuels \| Energy--Conservation \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| Governor \| Labor--Workforce Development \| STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE \| Utilities--General
HB 3894	87-0 (2021)	Author: Hinojosa, Gina \| et. al.	Relating to the creation by the Texas Workforce Commission of a program to assist with transitioning certain workers to clean energy jobs.	House: International Relations & Economic Development	Referred to International Relations & Economic Development	\| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Energy--General \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3938	87-0 (2021)	Author: Bell, Keith \| et. al. Sponsor: Powell, Beverly \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of the industry-based certification advisory council and the transfer of certain duties to that advisory council.	House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective immediately	\| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers \| Education--School Districts \| Governor \| INDUSTRY-BASED CERTIFICATION ADVISORY COUNCIL \| Labor--Workforce Development \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4109	87-0 (2021)	Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"	Relating to Texas Workforce Commission workforce counselors to provide public school students with career counseling.	House: International Relations & Economic Development	Referred to International Relations & Economic Development	\| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| TECHNICAL EDUCATION \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4176	87-0 (2021)	Author: Guillen, Ryan \| et. al.	Relating to performance criteria for the award of adult education and literacy funds.	House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| ADULT EDUCATION \| Education--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4199	87-0 (2021)	Author: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to a sales and use tax refund pilot program for certain persons who employ apprentices.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| Taxation--Sales \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4279	87-0 (2021)	Author: Dominguez, Alex Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the eligibility of the Windham School District to participate in the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program.	House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/21	\| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WINDHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4361	87-0 (2021)	Author: Raney, John \| et. al. Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul	Relating to off-campus workforce education or lower-division programs offered by a public institution of higher education at the request of an employer.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Effective immediately	\| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 4487	87-0 (2021)	Author: Rosenthal, Jon \| et. al.	Relating to measures to facilitate the successful completion of degree and certificate programs by certain adult learners at public institutions of higher education.	House: Higher Education	Received from the House	\| ADULT EDUCATION \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Taxation--Franchise \| TEXAS RECOVERY ACT
HB 4491	87-0 (2021)	Author: Zwiener, Erin	Relating to measures to facilitate the successful completion of degree and certificate programs by certain adult learners at public institutions of higher education.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| ADULT EDUCATION \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Taxation--Franchise
SB 50	87-0 (2021)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Neave, Victoria	Relating to a competitive and integrated employment initiative for certain Medicaid recipients.	House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/21	\| Disabilities, Persons with \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Human Services--General \| Human Services--Medical Assistance \| Labor--Workforce Development \| MEDICAID \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 302	87-0 (2021)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the administration of the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program.	Senate: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 337	87-0 (2021)	Author: Powell, Beverly \| et. al. Sponsor: Dominguez, Alex	Relating to the award of grants by the Texas Workforce Commission to facilitate the participation of certain veterans and military personnel in apprenticeship training programs.	House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs	Effective on 9/1/21	\| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Labor--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Military & Veterans \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 346	87-0 (2021)	Author: Paxton, Angela \| et. al. Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.	Relating to the participation of open-enrollment charter schools in the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program.	House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Higher Education	Effective immediately	\| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 614	87-0 (2021)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the administration of apprenticeship training programs.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| WORKFORCE INVESTMENT COUNCIL, TEXAS
SB 663	87-0 (2021)	Author: Powell, Beverly	Relating to the development of and report on a tri-agency work-based learning strategic framework by the Texas Workforce Commission, the Texas Education Agency, and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--General \| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 694	87-0 (2021)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the evaluation of child-care providers participating in the Texas Rising Star Program.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services	\| COMPETITIVE BIDDING \| Day Care \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 770	87-0 (2021)	Author: Hughes, Bryan Sponsor: Button, Angie \| et. al.	Relating to eligibility for job-training programs provided under the self-sufficiency fund.	House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/21	\| Human Services--General \| Labor--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 788	87-0 (2021)	Author: Creighton, Brandon \| et. al. Sponsor: Howard, Donna	Relating to the development of model data-sharing agreements for sharing certain student information between public schools, public and private institutions of higher education, and other entities.	House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Higher Education	Effective on 9/1/21	\| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Electronic Information Systems \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 878	87-0 (2021)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to an Internet online dropout recovery education program for students at risk of dropping out of school.	Senate: Education	Referred to Education	\| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance \| INTERNET \| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 931	87-0 (2021)	Author: Creighton, Brandon	Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs.	Senate: Finance	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Taxation--Franchise \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 955	87-0 (2021)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to economic development and workforce retraining opportunities in the transition to the use of clean energy sources.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Energy--Alternative Fuels \| Energy--Conservation \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| Governor \| Labor--Workforce Development \| STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE \| Utilities--General
SB 959	87-0 (2021)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith \| et. al. Sponsor: Romero, Ramon	Relating to student success-based funding recommendations for certain continuing workforce education courses offered by public junior colleges.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Effective on 9/1/21	\| Education--Higher--Tuition \| Education--Junior College Districts \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 971	87-0 (2021)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to referring children to local workforce development boards for subsidized child care services.	Senate: Education	Left pending in committee	\| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Human Services--Child Services \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 994	87-0 (2021)	Author: Powell, Beverly \| et. al.	Relating to measures to facilitate the successful completion of degree and certificate programs by certain adult learners at public institutions of higher education.	Senate: Higher Education	Not again placed on intent calendar	\| ADULT EDUCATION \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Taxation--Franchise \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1094	87-0 (2021)	Author: Creighton, Brandon \| et. al. Sponsor: Frullo, John	Relating to the payment of certain education expenses using the state's programs for paying, prepaying, or saving toward the costs of attending an institution of higher education.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Effective on 9/1/21	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Higher--Student Fees \| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid \| Education--Higher--Tuition \| Labor--Workforce Development \| PREPAID HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION BOARD
SB 1102	87-0 (2021)	Author: Creighton, Brandon \| et. al. Sponsor: Parker, Tan	Relating to the establishment of the Texas Reskilling and Upskilling through Education (TRUE) Program to support workforce education.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Effective immediately	\| Education--Junior College Districts \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 1184	87-0 (2021)	Author: Alvarado, Carol	Relating to the creation of the Commission on Texas Workforce of the Future.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Governor \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Legislature \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| TEXAS WORKFORCE OF THE FUTURE, COMMISSION ON \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1198	87-0 (2021)	Author: Powell, Beverly	Relating to the establishment of the industry-based certification advisory council and the transfer of certain duties to that advisory council.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers \| Education--School Districts \| Governor \| Labor--Workforce Development \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1321	87-0 (2021)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the state plan for career and technology education.	Senate: Education	Referred to Education	\| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Science & Technology
SB 1524	87-0 (2021)	Author: Hughes, Bryan \| et. al. Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to a sales and use tax refund pilot program for certain persons who employ apprentices.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Effective on 1/1/22	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| Taxation--Sales \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1564	87-0 (2021)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie \| et. al.	Relating to a comprehensive plan for increasing and improving the workforce in this state to serve persons with mental health and substance use issues.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Co-author authorized	\| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Human Services--Direct Assistance \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 1622	87-0 (2021)	Author: Bettencourt, Paul \| et. al.	Relating to measures to support the alignment of education and workforce development in the state with state workforce needs, including the establishment of the Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative.	Senate: Higher Education	Not again placed on intent calendar	\| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Electronic Information Systems \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| INTERNET \| Labor--Workforce Development \| TEXAS EDUCATION & WORKFORCE ALIGNMENT ACT \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1800	87-0 (2021)	Author: West, Royce	Relating to the provision of child care.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services	\| COVID-19 \| Day Care \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2005	87-0 (2021)	Author: Bettencourt, Paul	Relating to off-campus workforce education or lower-division programs offered by a public institution of higher education at the request of an employer.	Senate: Higher Education	Left pending in committee	\| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 2111	87-0 (2021)	Author: West, Royce	Relating to the establishment by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of a grant program for regional postsecondary education collaboratives.	Senate: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance \| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 143	87-1 (2021)	Author: Dominguez, Alex	Relating to the establishment by the Texas Workforce Commission of a workplace soft skills training pilot program.		Filed	\| CAMERON COUNTY \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 82	87-2 (2021)	Author: Murr, Andrew	Relating to excused absences from public school for certain students to visit a professional's workplace for a career investigation day.		Filed	\| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance \| Education--School Districts \| Labor--General \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 195	87-2 (2021)	Author: Dominguez, Alex \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment by the Texas Workforce Commission of a workplace soft skills training pilot program.		Filed	\| CAMERON COUNTY \| Labor--Workforce Development \| STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 66	86-0 (2019)	Author: Romero, Ramon \| et. al.	Relating to student success-based funding recommendations for certain continuing workforce education courses offered by public junior colleges.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| Education--Higher--Tuition \| Education--Junior College Districts \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 114	86-0 (2019)	Author: White, James \| et. al. Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian \| et. al.	Relating to providing public high school students information regarding the availability of college credit awarded for military experience, education, and training obtained during military service.	House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security	Effective immediately	\| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--School Districts \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Military & Veterans \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 277	86-0 (2019)	Author: Oliverson, Tom \| et. al. Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon	Relating to a requirement that online admission application forms for public institutions of higher education include a link to certain comparative gainful employment data.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Effective immediately	\| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance \| Electronic Information Systems \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 580	86-0 (2019)	Author: Thierry, Shawn \| et. al.	Relating to authorizing school districts to reimburse under the Foundation School Program private employers for paid internships provided to certain students in career and technology education programs in the district.	House: Public Education	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational \| Education--School Districts \| FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM \| Labor--Workforce Development \| TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HB 676	86-0 (2019)	Author: Guillen, Ryan \| et. al.	Relating to the entitlement of spouses of certain veterans with disabilities to a veteran's employment preference.	House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security	Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security	\| Disabilities, Persons with \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Military & Veterans \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Employees
HB 696	86-0 (2019)	Author: Blanco, César \| et. al. Sponsor: Powell, Beverly \| et. al.	Relating to employment and referral services for veterans and military service members.	House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security	Effective immediately	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| Military & Veterans \| VOLUNTEERS \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 700	86-0 (2019)	Author: Guillen, Ryan \| et. al. Sponsor: Powell, Beverly \| et. al.	Relating to the use of the skills development fund by certain entities and a study and report regarding the effectiveness of that fund.	House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/19	\| Education--School Districts \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Libraries & Librarians \| TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
HB 714	86-0 (2019)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie \| et. al. Sponsor: Rodríguez, José \| et. al.	Relating to a reemployment program available to certain veterans placed on community supervision for a misdemeanor offense.	House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security	Effective immediately	\| Courts--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION \| Military & Veterans \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 966	86-0 (2019)	Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. \| et. al.	Relating to providing a sales and use tax refund or franchise tax credit for businesses that employ certain apprentices.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Taxation--Franchise \| Taxation--Sales
HB 1118	86-0 (2019)	Author: Swanson, Valoree \| et. al.	Relating to a requirement that public and private institutions of higher education provide certain cost and employment opportunity data for degree programs.	House: Higher Education	Left pending in committee	\| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Higher--Private Schools \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| INTERNET \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 1137	86-0 (2019)	Author: Price, Four	Relating to an annual report prepared by the Health Professions Council.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health	\| Health Care Providers \| HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL \| Health--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 1469	86-0 (2019)	Author: Thierry, Shawn \| et. al.	Relating to certain public school workforce training programs funded by the skills development fund and to authorizing school districts to reimburse under the Foundation School Program private employers for paid internships provided to certain students in career and technology education programs in the district.	House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--School Districts \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1621	86-0 (2019)	Author: White, James \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of a public junior college district by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.	House: Corrections	Left pending in committee	\| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS BOARD OF \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION \| WINDHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1669	86-0 (2019)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to increasing and improving the mental health and substance use disorder workforce in this state and increasing the capacity of local mental health authorities to provide access to mental health services in certain counties.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Returned from the House for further action	\| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Human Services--Direct Assistance \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Mental Health & Substance Abuse \| RURAL \| STATEWIDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COORDINATING COUNCIL
HB 1712	86-0 (2019)	Author: Rosenthal, Jon \| et. al.	Relating to the expansion of the Texas Innovative Adult Career Education (ACE) Grant Program to include certain nonprofit organizations providing job training to veterans.	House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs	Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs	\| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Education--Junior College Districts \| INNOVATIVE ADULT CAREER EDUCATION GRANT PROGRAM, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Military & Veterans
HB 1949	86-0 (2019)	Author: Guillen, Ryan Sponsor: West, Royce \| et. al.	Relating to the criteria for awarding adult education and literacy program performance incentive funds.	House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/19	\| ADULT EDUCATION \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| LITERACY
HB 2416	86-0 (2019)	Author: Frullo, John \| et. al.	Relating to the administration by the Texas Workforce Commission of a workforce diploma pilot program.	House: International Relations & Economic Development	Laid on the table subject to call	\| ADULT EDUCATION \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational \| Labor--Workforce Development \| TECHNICAL EDUCATION \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2448	86-0 (2019)	Author: Reynolds, Ron \| et. al.	Relating to a strategic plan to reduce recidivism by facilitating stable employment for persons who are preparing to reenter communities of this state after incarceration.	House: Corrections	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Labor--Workforce Development \| RECIDIVISM & REPEAT OFFENDERS
HB 2588	86-0 (2019)	Author: Phelan, Dade \| et. al.	Relating to the award of grants by the Texas Workforce Commission to facilitate the participation of certain veterans and military personnel in apprenticeship training programs.	House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security	Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security	\| Labor--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Military & Veterans \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2784	86-0 (2019)	Author: Phelan, Dade \| et. al. Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol \| et. al.	Relating to the creation of the Texas Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs Grant Program.	House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/19	\| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2818	86-0 (2019)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to an Internet online dropout recovery education program for students at risk of dropping out of school.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	Left pending in committee	\| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance \| INTERNET \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 3042	86-0 (2019)	Author: Turner, Chris \| et. al.	Relating to the Texas college work-study program and to establishing a program for the off-campus employment of certain students at public or private institutions of higher education.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Higher--Private Schools \| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Wages \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 3382	86-0 (2019)	Author: Pacheco, Leo	Relating to the application of certain occupation-related postsecondary educational financial aid and student loan repayment programs.	House: Higher Education	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Higher--Private Schools \| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| STUDENT LOANS
HB 3392	86-0 (2019)	Author: Johnson, Jarvis	Relating to the Department of Family and Protective Services enrolling certain foster children in the Preparation for Adult Living Program.	House: Human Services	Referred to Human Services	\| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Family--Child Protection \| FOSTER CARE \| Housing--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Minors--Health & Safety \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3511	86-0 (2019)	Author: VanDeaver, Gary \| et. al. Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol \| et. al.	Relating to the creation of the Commission on Texas Workforce of the Future.	House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Education	Vetoed by the Governor	\| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Governor \| Labor--Workforce Development \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| TEXAS WORKFORCE OF THE FUTURE, COMMISSION ON
HB 3565	86-0 (2019)	Author: White, James \| et. al.	Relating to the creation of certain pilot programs to encourage economic and educational opportunities in certain regions of this state.	House: International Relations & Economic Development	Left pending in committee	\| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Rural \| Education--School Districts \| Labor--Workforce Development \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3818	86-0 (2019)	Author: Lozano, J. M.	Relating to the establishment of the work-based learning task force.	House: Public Education	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--General \| Governor \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| WORK-BASED LEARNING TASK FORCE \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3916	86-0 (2019)	Author: Deshotel, Joe	Relating to a competitive and integrated employment initiative for certain Medicaid recipients.	House: International Relations & Economic Development	Left pending in committee	\| Disabilities, Persons with \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Human Services--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| MEDICAID
HB 4232	86-0 (2019)	Author: Button, Angie	Relating to the use of the self-sufficiency fund for job-training programs that assist formerly incarcerated persons.	House: Corrections	Referred to Corrections	\| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 4291	86-0 (2019)	Author: Flynn, Dan	Relating to a grant program administered by the Texas Veterans Commission to provide energy industry career training for veterans.	House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs	Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs	\| Energy--General \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Military & Veterans \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS \| VETERANS' LAND BOARD
HB 4299	86-0 (2019)	Author: Fierro, Art	Relating to a report by the Texas Workforce Commission regarding occupational skills training for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.	House: International Relations & Economic Development	Referred to International Relations & Economic Development	\| Disabilities, Persons with \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4347	86-0 (2019)	Author: Anchía, Rafael \| et. al. Sponsor: Nelson, Jane \| et. al.	Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue for hotel and convention center projects and other qualified projects.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Effective on 9/1/19	\| BONDS \| City Government--Finance \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CONVENTIONS & CONVENTION CENTERS \| HOTELS & MOTELS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Taxation--General \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 4507	86-0 (2019)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to the allocation of funds under the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program.	House: International Relations & Economic Development	Referred to International Relations & Economic Development	\| Education--General \| Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HR 2181	86-0 (2019)	Author: Guillen, Ryan	Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 700.		Reported enrolled	\| Education--School Districts \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Libraries & Librarians \| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 109	86-0 (2019)	Author: Menéndez, José	Relating to the entitlement of spouses of certain veterans with disabilities to a veteran's employment preference.	Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security	Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security	\| Disabilities, Persons with \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Military & Veterans \| State Employees
SB 221	86-0 (2019)	Author: Menéndez, José	Relating to the entitlement of spouses of certain veterans with disabilities to a veteran's employment preference.	Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security	Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security	\| Disabilities, Persons with \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Military & Veterans \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Employees
SB 352	86-0 (2019)	Author: Powell, Beverly \| et. al.	Relating to the use of the skills development fund by certain entities.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Co-author authorized	\| Education--School Districts \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Libraries & Librarians \| TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE
SB 429	86-0 (2019)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie \| et. al. Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to a comprehensive plan for increasing and improving the workforce in this state to serve persons with mental health and substance use issues.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Placed on General State Calendar	\| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Human Services--Direct Assistance \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Mental Health & Substance Abuse \| STATEWIDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COORDINATING COUNCIL
SB 570	86-0 (2019)	Author: Creighton, Brandon	Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs.	Senate: Finance	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Taxation--Franchise \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 685	86-0 (2019)	Author: Alvarado, Carol \| et. al.	Relating to providing a sales and use tax refund or franchise tax credit for businesses that employ certain apprentices.	Senate: Finance	Co-author authorized	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Taxation--Franchise \| Taxation--Sales
SB 756	86-0 (2019)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan Sponsor: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio \| et. al.	Relating to the administration of the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program.	House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Higher Education	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Education--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1055	86-0 (2019)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Frullo, John \| et. al.	Relating to the administration by the Texas Workforce Commission of a workforce diploma pilot program.	House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/19	\| ADULT EDUCATION \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational \| Labor--Workforce Development \| TECHNICAL EDUCATION \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1354	86-0 (2019)	Author: Powell, Beverly	Relating to employment and referral services for veterans and military service members.	Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security	Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| Military & Veterans \| VOLUNTEERS \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1355	86-0 (2019)	Author: Powell, Beverly \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of the work-based learning task force.	House: Public Education Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Public Education	\| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--General \| Governor \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| WORK-BASED LEARNING TASK FORCE \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1538	86-0 (2019)	Author: Menéndez, José	Relating to the establishment of a career mentoring pilot program for certain students who are veterans.	House: Higher Education Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security	No action taken in committee	\| ALAMO COMMUNITY COLLEGE \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Military & Veterans
SB 1576	86-0 (2019)	Author: Alvarado, Carol \| et. al.	Relating to the creation of the Texas Industrial Workforce Apprenticeship Grant Program.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Co-author authorized	\| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS \| Labor--General \| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 1636	86-0 (2019)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Price, Four	Relating to an annual report prepared by the Health Professions Council.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective immediately	\| Health Care Providers \| HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL \| Health--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 1709	86-0 (2019)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the participation of eligible career schools or colleges in the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Program.	Senate: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| Education--General \| Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1722	86-0 (2019)	Author: Campbell, Donna	Relating to the award of grants from the skills development fund.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1723	86-0 (2019)	Author: Campbell, Donna	Relating to the award of grants from the skills development fund.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 1758	86-0 (2019)	Author: Creighton, Brandon Sponsor: Pacheco, Leo	Relating to the application of certain occupation-related postsecondary educational financial aid and student loan repayment programs.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Higher--Private Schools \| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| NURSES & NURSE AIDES \| STUDENT LOANS \| WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY TEXAS
SB 1818	86-0 (2019)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Deshotel, Joe	Relating to a competitive and integrated employment initiative for certain Medicaid recipients.	House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Health & Human Services	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Disabilities, Persons with \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Human Services--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| MEDICAID
SB 1908	86-0 (2019)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to an Internet online dropout recovery education program for students at risk of dropping out of school.	Senate: Education	Referred to Education	\| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance \| INTERNET \| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 2038	86-0 (2019)	Author: Rodríguez, José Sponsor: Fierro, Art	Relating to a report by the Texas Workforce Commission regarding occupational skills training for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.	House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/19	\| Disabilities, Persons with \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2074	86-0 (2019)	Author: Paxton, Angela	Relating to authorizing school districts to reimburse under the Foundation School Program private employers for paid internships provided to certain students in career and technology education programs in the district.	Senate: Education	Left pending in committee	\| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Education--School Districts \| FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM \| Labor--Workforce Development \| TECHNICAL EDUCATION
SB 2109	86-0 (2019)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the state plan for career and technology education.	Senate: Education	Referred to Education	\| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Science & Technology
SB 2202	86-0 (2019)	Author: Fallon, Pat Sponsor: Stucky, Lynn	Relating to the administration of the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program.	House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Higher Education	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Education--General \| Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Labor--Workforce Development--Rural \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2210	86-0 (2019)	Author: West, Royce	Relating to the use of certain tax revenue by certain municipalities for the payment of job training programs and the development of hotel and convention center projects.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| BONDS \| City Government--Finance \| City Government--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CONVENTIONS & CONVENTION CENTERS \| HOTELS & MOTELS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Taxation--General
SB 2380	86-0 (2019)	Author: Hughes, Bryan	Relating to the creation of certain pilot programs to encourage economic and educational opportunities in certain regions of this state.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Left pending in committee	\| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Rural \| Education--School Districts \| Labor--Workforce Development \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SR 835	86-0 (2019)	Author: Powell, Beverly	Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on HB 700.		Reported enrolled	\| Education--School Districts \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Libraries & Librarians \| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HB 39	85-0 (2017)	Author: Wu, Gene \| et. al. Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the provision of child protective services and other health and human services by certain state agencies; authorizing a fee.	House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services	Left pending in committee	\| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Family--Child Protection \| FOSTER CARE \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Mental Health & Substance Abuse \| STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY \| UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
HB 92	85-0 (2017)	Author: Guillen, Ryan \| et. al.	Relating to the entitlement of spouses of certain veterans with disabilities to a veteran's employment preference.	House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security	Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security	\| Disabilities, Persons with \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Military & Veterans \| State Employees
HB 108	85-0 (2017)	Author: Alvarado, Carol \| et. al. Sponsor: Taylor, Larry \| et. al.	Relating to the use of the skills development fund to facilitate the relocation to or expansion in this state of employers offering complex or high-skilled employment opportunities.	House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/17	\| Education--Junior College Districts \| Labor--Workforce Development \| TECHNICAL EDUCATION \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 136	85-0 (2017)	Author: Bell, Cecil \| et. al. Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos	Relating to inclusion of career and technology education in the mission of public education.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	Effective immediately	\| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 374	85-0 (2017)	Author: Johnson, Jarvis \| et. al.	Relating to the requirement that the Texas Workforce Commission provide certain employment information for secondary school students.	House: Economic & Small Business Development	Laid on the table subject to call	\| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers \| Labor--Workforce Development \| TECHNICAL EDUCATION \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 378	85-0 (2017)	Author: Oliverson, Tom \| et. al.	Relating to a requirement that online admission application forms for public institutions of higher education include a link to certain comparative gainful employment data.	House: Higher Education	Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.	\| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance \| Electronic Information Systems \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 518	85-0 (2017)	Author: Darby, Drew \| et. al. Sponsor: Watson, Kirk \| et. al.	Relating to the retention and use of sales tax revenue collected by certain retailers to provide job training and placement services to certain persons.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Administration	No action taken in committee	\| Disabilities, Persons with \| Labor--Workforce Development \| STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING \| Taxation--Sales
HB 595	85-0 (2017)	Author: Workman, Paul \| et. al.	Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs.	House: Ways & Means	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Taxation--Franchise \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 802	85-0 (2017)	Author: Murphy, Jim	Relating to a requirement that online admission application forms for public institutions of higher education include a link to certain postsecondary education and career opportunity information.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| Education--Higher--State Coordination \| Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational \| Electronic Information Systems \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| INTERNET \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 827	85-0 (2017)	Author: Blanco, César \| et. al.	Relating to a database for prospective employers to qualify veterans' military service experience and employment qualifications.	House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security	Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security	\| Electronic Information Systems \| Labor--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Military & Veterans \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1127	85-0 (2017)	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña \| et. al.	Relating to a franchise tax credit pilot program for taxable entities that employ certain apprentices.	House: Ways & Means	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| BORDER \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Taxation--Franchise \| UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 1192	85-0 (2017)	Author: Blanco, César \| et. al.	Relating to the expansion of the College Credit for Heroes program to lower-division public institutions of higher education offering degrees in certain fields.	House: Higher Education	Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.	\| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Military & Veterans \| TECHNICAL EDUCATION \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1212	85-0 (2017)	Author: Phillips, Larry	Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.	House: Higher Education	Left pending in committee	\| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Junior College Districts \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| NURSES & NURSE AIDES
HB 1237	85-0 (2017)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of a Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) program and to the repeal of the tech-prep program.	House: Public Education	Withdrawn from schedule	\| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational \| Education--School Districts \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Science & Technology \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1369	85-0 (2017)	Author: Clardy, Travis \| et. al.	Relating to the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program.	House: Higher Education	Returned to Calendars Committee	\| Education--Higher--Finance \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1425	85-0 (2017)	Author: Swanson, Valoree	Relating to a requirement that public and private institutions of higher education provide certain cost and employment opportunity data for degree programs.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Higher--Private Schools \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 1640	85-0 (2017)	Author: Vo, Hubert \| et. al.	Relating to ensuring continuity of education for homeless children and foster care youth and access to higher education, career information, and skills certification for foster care youth and former foster care youth.	House: Human Services Senate: Education	Referred to Education	\| CAREER COUNSELING SERVICES \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Family--Child Protection \| FOSTER CARE \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Minors--General
HB 1700	85-0 (2017)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment by the Texas Workforce Commission of a career and technical education workforce specialist pilot program.	House: Economic & Small Business Development	Referred to Economic & Small Business Development	\| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1842	85-0 (2017)	Author: Giddings, Helen \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of a Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) program and to the repeal of the tech-prep program.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational \| Education--School Districts \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Science & Technology \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1973	85-0 (2017)	Author: Blanco, César \| et. al.	Relating to employment and referral services for veterans and military service members.	House: Economic & Small Business Development	Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| Military & Veterans \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2431	85-0 (2017)	Author: Deshotel, Joe Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon	Relating to the participation of public state colleges in the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Effective immediately	\| Education--Higher--Finance \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2541	85-0 (2017)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to funding for apprenticeship training programs through a lottery game.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--School Districts \| Labor--Workforce Development \| LOTTERIES \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2673	85-0 (2017)	Author: Blanco, César \| et. al.	Relating to the development of transferable degree or certificate program curricula for which qualified veterans or military service members may be awarded course credit based on military service.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance \| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Military & Veterans \| VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2729	85-0 (2017)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie Sponsor: Miles, Borris	Relating to an inventory of credentials and certificates that may be earned by a public high school student through a career and technology education program.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	Effective immediately	\| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| INTERNET \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2730	85-0 (2017)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to the authority of the commissioner of education to create career and technical credentials and certificates that may be earned through a career and technology education program and to a study to identify unmet needs in career and technology education programs.	House: Public Education	Left pending in committee	\| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Science & Technology \| TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HB 2790	85-0 (2017)	Author: White, James \| et. al. Sponsor: Miles, Borris	Relating to funding for certain apprenticeship training programs.	House: Public Education Senate: Finance	Effective on 9/1/17	\| Education--Junior College Districts \| Education--School Districts \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 2911	85-0 (2017)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie Sponsor: Menéndez, José	Relating to a reemployment program as a condition of community supervision for certain veterans who commit a misdemeanor offense.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Placed on intent calendar	\| Courts--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION \| Military & Veterans \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2937	85-0 (2017)	Author: Canales, Terry \| et. al. Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of a pilot program under which a licensed hospital may offer dual credit courses to public high school students.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	Effective immediately	\| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Hospitals \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2994	85-0 (2017)	Author: Ashby, Trent \| et. al. Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to workforce continuing education offered by public junior colleges.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Effective on 9/1/17	\| CONTINUING EDUCATION \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 3104	85-0 (2017)	Author: VanDeaver, Gary	Relating to the assessment of public school students in writing and English language arts.	House: Public Education	Left pending in committee	\| ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing \| ENGLISH LANGUAGE \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 3341	85-0 (2017)	Author: Moody, Joe	Relating to a study to evaluate by region training and employment opportunities in this state for individuals with an intellectual disability.	House: Human Services	Referred to Human Services	\| Disabilities, Persons with \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Human Services--Medical Assistance \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Mental Health & Substance Abuse \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3349	85-0 (2017)	Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara \| et. al. Sponsor: Taylor, Van \| et. al.	Relating to creating an abbreviated certification program and probationary and standard certificates for trade and industrial workforce training.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	See remarks for effective date	\| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers \| EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 3397	85-0 (2017)	Author: Romero, Ramon	Relating to formula funding for continuing workforce education courses offered by public junior colleges.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM \| Education--Higher--Tuition \| Education--Junior College Districts \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 3554	85-0 (2017)	Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara	Relating to the application for funding for certain workforce development programs.	House: Economic & Small Business Development	Left pending in committee	\| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Labor--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3706	85-0 (2017)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to certain alternative education programs designed to address workforce development needs for at-risk students.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	Effective immediately	\| ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS \| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS \| Education--School Districts \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 3747	85-0 (2017)	Author: Wilson, Terry M.	Relating to a requirement that each state university provide to a student certain employment data relating to the student's major field of study.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Higher--State Coordination \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 4055	85-0 (2017)	Author: Murphy, Jim	Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Taxation--Franchise \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4216	85-0 (2017)	Author: Walle, Armando	Relating to required notice to certain students at public lower-division institutions of higher education regarding skills development job training or incentive programs.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4247	85-0 (2017)	Author: Walle, Armando	Relating to franchise tax credits for small businesses that create quality jobs.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business \| Labor--Wages \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Taxation--Franchise
SB 22	85-0 (2017)	Author: Taylor, Larry \| et. al. Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of a Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) program and to the repeal of the tech-prep program.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	Effective on 9/1/17	\| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational \| Education--School Districts \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Science & Technology \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 154	85-0 (2017)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the establishment by the Texas Workforce Commission of a career and technical education workforce specialist pilot program.	Senate: Education	Referred to Education	\| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 275	85-0 (2017)	Author: Watson, Kirk \| et. al.	Relating to the retention and use of sales tax revenue collected by certain retailers to provide job training and placement services to certain persons.	Senate: Finance	Not again placed on intent calendar	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disabilities, Persons with \| Labor--Workforce Development \| STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING \| Taxation--Sales
SB 367	85-0 (2017)	Author: Garcia, Sylvia	Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.	Senate: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Junior College Districts \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| NURSES & NURSE AIDES
SB 455	85-0 (2017)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Minjarez, Ina	Relating to the operations of the Employment-First Task Force.	House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services	Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal	\| Disabilities, Persons with \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Human Services--General \| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 477	85-0 (2017)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to a report by the Texas Workforce Commission regarding certain employee issues.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| Labor--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 482	85-0 (2017)	Author: Miles, Borris	Relating to the creation of a program to assist foster care youth and former foster care youth in accessing higher education, career information, and skills certifications.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services	\| CAREER COUNSELING SERVICES \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Family--Child Protection \| FOSTER CARE \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Minors--General
SB 497	85-0 (2017)	Author: Uresti, Carlos Sponsor: Wu, Gene	Relating to the creation of an office of data analytics in the Department of Family and Protective Services.	House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/17	\| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Labor--Workforce Development \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 518	85-0 (2017)	Author: Miles, Borris \| et. al.	Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Taxation--Franchise \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 574	85-0 (2017)	Author: Miles, Borris	Relating to the expansion of applied workforce learning opportunities in this state, including through the establishment of the Texas Industry Internship Challenge.	Senate: Education	Referred to Education	\| CAREER COUNSELING SERVICES \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 634	85-0 (2017)	Author: Estes, Craig Sponsor: Button, Angie	Relating to reporting requirements for certain skills development fund workforce training program providers.	House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/17	\| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Labor--Workforce Development \| TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 719	85-0 (2017)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Raney, John	Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to collect, study, and report certain data regarding workforce education programs.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Effective on 9/1/17	\| Disabilities, Persons with \| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Junior College Districts \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 1097	85-0 (2017)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to funding for apprenticeship training programs through a lottery game.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--School Districts \| Labor--Workforce Development \| LOTTERIES \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1277	85-0 (2017)	Author: Taylor, Larry	Relating to a requirement that online admission application forms for public institutions of higher education include a link to certain employment data relating to fields of study.	Senate: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance \| Electronic Information Systems \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 1468	85-0 (2017)	Author: Creighton, Brandon	Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Taxation--Franchise \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1527	85-0 (2017)	Author: Creighton, Brandon	Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.	Senate: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Junior College Districts \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 1531	85-0 (2017)	Author: Rodríguez, José	Relating to the expansion of the College Credit for Heroes program to lower-division public institutions of higher education offering degrees in certain fields.	Senate: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Military & Veterans \| TECHNICAL EDUCATION \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1746	85-0 (2017)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to workforce continuing education offered by public junior colleges.	Senate: Higher Education	Left pending in committee	\| CONTINUING EDUCATION \| Education--Junior College Districts \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 1845	85-0 (2017)	Author: Campbell, Donna \| et. al. Sponsor: Blanco, César	Relating to the development of transferable degree or certificate program curricula for which qualified veterans or military service members may be awarded course credit based on military service.	House: Higher Education Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance \| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Military & Veterans \| VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1861	85-0 (2017)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to a comprehensive plan for increasing and improving the workforce in this state that serves persons with mental health and substance use issues.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services	\| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Human Services--Direct Assistance \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 2027	85-0 (2017)	Author: Rodríguez, José Sponsor: Moody, Joe	Relating to a study to evaluate by region training and employment opportunities in this state for individuals with an intellectual disability.	House: Human Services Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/17	\| Disabilities, Persons with \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Human Services--Medical Assistance \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Mental Health & Substance Abuse \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2084	85-0 (2017)	Author: Taylor, Larry Sponsor: Bohac, Dwayne \| et. al.	Relating to calculation of average daily attendance for public school students in blended learning programs.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	Effective immediately	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational \| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 2105	85-0 (2017)	Author: Miles, Borris \| et. al. Sponsor: Johnson, Jarvis	Relating to the requirement that the Texas Workforce Commission provide certain employment information for secondary school students.	House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/17	\| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| TECHNICAL EDUCATION \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 292	84-0 (2015)	Author: Stephenson, Phil \| et. al.	Relating to authorizing development corporations to finance projects to support primary job training facilities and programs at certain educational institutions.	House: Economic & Small Business Development	Left pending in committee	\| City Government--General \| DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Elections--General \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 754	84-0 (2015)	Author: Menéndez, José	Relating to the employment of individuals qualified for a veteran's employment preference.	House: Economic & Small Business Development	Referred to Economic & Small Business Development	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disabilities, Persons with \| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Military & Veterans \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Employees \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 757	84-0 (2015)	Author: Menéndez, José	Relating to the College Credit for Heroes program.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Military & Veterans \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1047	84-0 (2015)	Author: Workman, Paul \| et. al.	Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Taxation--Franchise \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1155	84-0 (2015)	Author: Alvarado, Carol \| et. al. Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the creation of the Recruit Texas Program to facilitate the relocation to or expansion in this state of employers offering complex or high-skilled employment opportunities.	House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Placed on intent calendar	\| Education--Junior College Districts \| Labor--Workforce Development \| TECHNICAL EDUCATION \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1287	84-0 (2015)	Author: Simmons, Ron Sponsor: Burton, Konni	Relating to a requirement that each state university's Internet website include a link to certain employment data.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Effective immediately	\| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Higher--State Coordination \| INTERNET \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 1384	84-0 (2015)	Author: Davis, Sarah \| et. al.	Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.	House: Higher Education	Placed on General State Calendar	\| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Junior College Districts \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| NURSES & NURSE AIDES \| Science & Technology \| State Finances--Appropriations \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1606	84-0 (2015)	Author: Burkett, Cindy \| et. al. Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workforce Investment Council, including assumption of the duties of the Texas Skill Standards Board.	House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/15	\| Labor--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| SKILL STANDARDS BOARD, TEXAS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION \| Sunset--Commission Bills \| WORKFORCE INVESTMENT COUNCIL, TEXAS
HB 1712	84-0 (2015)	Author: Oliveira, René	Relating to the establishment of an innovative workforce training center in the Rio Grande Valley.	House: Higher Education	Left pending in subcommittee	\| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Higher--State Coordination \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational \| Labor--Workforce Development \| RIO GRANDE VALLEY \| TEXAS SOUTHMOST COLLEGE
HB 1809	84-0 (2015)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to creation of an employment-first task force advisory committee.	House: Human Services	Referred to Human Services	\| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, TEXAS COUNCIL FOR \| Disabilities, Persons with \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Human Services--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1887	84-0 (2015)	Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio \| et. al. Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the establishment of a regional center for public safety excellence in the Rio Grande Valley.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Higher Education	Effective immediately	\| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Law Enforcement \| LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| RIO GRANDE VALLEY \| SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE
HB 2200	84-0 (2015)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia Sponsor: Garcia, Sylvia	Relating to the powers of the Greater Greenspoint Management District of Harris County.	House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Effective immediately	\| GREATER GREENSPOINT MANAGEMENT DISTRICT OF HARRIS COUNTY \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2341	84-0 (2015)	Author: Darby, Drew \| et. al. Sponsor: Seliger, Kel \| et. al.	Relating to the retention and use of sales tax revenue collected by certain retailers to provide job training and placement services to certain persons; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Co-sponsor authorized	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disabilities, Persons with \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Taxation--Sales
HB 2446	84-0 (2015)	Author: White, James	Relating to a study and report on online law schools and on the licensing of attorneys who obtain degrees through online or correspondence law schools or who become licensed through other nontraditional methods.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Higher--State Coordination \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF \| Lawyers \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2628	84-0 (2015)	Author: Clardy, Travis Sponsor: Garcia, Sylvia	Relating to the development and alignment by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of curricula for certain educational programs.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Effective on 9/1/15	\| Education--Junior College Districts \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HB 2996	84-0 (2015)	Author: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to the employment of individuals qualified for a veteran's employment preference.	House: Economic & Small Business Development	Laid on the table subject to call	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disabilities, Persons with \| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Military & Veterans \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Employees \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3062	84-0 (2015)	Author: Clardy, Travis Sponsor: West, Royce	Relating to the Jobs and Education for Texans Grant Program.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Effective immediately	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Higher--Finance \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3256	84-0 (2015)	Author: Farias, Joe \| et. al.	Relating to a database for prospective employers to qualify veterans' military service experience and employment qualifications.	House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs	Placed on General State Calendar	\| Electronic Information Systems \| Labor--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Military & Veterans \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3294	84-0 (2015)	Author: Burkett, Cindy	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workforce Commission.	House: Economic & Small Business Development	Left pending in committee	\| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Disabilities, Persons with \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational \| Human Services--Child Services \| Labor--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Sunset--Commission Bills \| VENDING MACHINES \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3616	84-0 (2015)	Author: Alvarado, Carol	Relating to the use of certain funds for workforce development.	House: Economic & Small Business Development	Referred to Economic & Small Business Development	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3658	84-0 (2015)	Author: King, Susan Lewis	Relating to the development and administration of a parent orientation and education pilot program for recipients of subsidized child-care services.	House: Human Services Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| Day Care \| Family--Parent & Child \| Human Services--Child Services \| Human Services--Direct Assistance \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Labor--Workforce Development--Rural \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3998	84-0 (2015)	Author: Blanco, César	Relating to the expansion of the College Credit for Heroes demonstration program to lower-division public institutions of higher education offering degrees in certain fields.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Junior College Districts \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Military & Veterans
SB 38	84-0 (2015)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to creation of an employment-first task force advisory committee.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services	\| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, TEXAS COUNCIL FOR \| Disabilities, Persons with \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Human Services--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 208	84-0 (2015)	Author: Campbell, Donna \| et. al. Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workforce Commission.	House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	See remarks for effective date	\| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Disabilities, Persons with \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational \| Governor \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HUMAN RIGHTS, COMMISSION ON \| Human Services--Child Services \| Labor--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Sunset--Commission Bills \| VENDING MACHINES \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 209	84-0 (2015)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan \| et. al.	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workforce Investment Council, including assumption of the duties of the Texas Skill Standards Board.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Not again placed on intent calendar	\| Labor--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| SKILL STANDARDS BOARD, TEXAS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION \| Sunset--Commission Bills \| WORKFORCE INVESTMENT COUNCIL, TEXAS
SB 271	84-0 (2015)	Author: Ellis, Rodney \| et. al.	Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.	Senate: Higher Education	Left pending in committee	\| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Junior College Districts \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| NURSES & NURSE AIDES \| Science & Technology \| State Finances--Appropriations \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 805	84-0 (2015)	Author: Campbell, Donna \| et. al. Sponsor: Raney, John \| et. al.	Relating to the employment of individuals qualified for a veteran's employment preference.	House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations	Effective on 9/1/15	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disabilities, Persons with \| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Military & Veterans \| MILITARY VETERANS' FULL EMPLOYMENT ACT \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Employees \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 806	84-0 (2015)	Author: Campbell, Donna \| et. al. Sponsor: King, Susan Lewis	Relating to the College Credit for Heroes program.	House: Higher Education Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations	Effective immediately	\| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Military & Veterans \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1225	84-0 (2015)	Author: Seliger, Kel	Relating to the retention and use of sales tax revenue collected by certain retailers to provide job training and placement services to certain persons.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disabilities, Persons with \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Taxation--Sales
SB 1248	84-0 (2015)	Author: West, Royce	Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs.	Senate: Finance	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Taxation--Franchise \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1351	84-0 (2015)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan Sponsor: Zerwas, John	Relating to transferring to the Texas Workforce Commission certain duties of the comptroller related to the Jobs and Education for Texans Grant Program.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Effective immediately	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1390	84-0 (2015)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to improving the accountability of local workforce development boards and consumer information regarding job training programs.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| INTERNET \| Labor--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1456	84-0 (2015)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to improving the accountability of local workforce development boards and consumer information regarding job training programs.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| INTERNET \| Labor--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1480	84-0 (2015)	Author: Garcia, Sylvia	Relating to the development and alignment by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of curricula for certain educational programs.	Senate: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| Education--Junior College Districts \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| TECHNICAL EDUCATION
SB 1625	84-0 (2015)	Author: Rodríguez, José	Relating to consumer information regarding career schools and colleges.	Senate: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| Education--Higher--State Coordination \| Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational \| Electronic Information Systems \| Labor--Workforce Development \| STUDENT LOANS \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2017	84-0 (2015)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the establishment of an innovative workforce training center in the Rio Grande Valley.	Senate: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Higher--State Coordination \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational \| Labor--Workforce Development \| RIO GRANDE VALLEY \| TEXAS SOUTHMOST COLLEGE
HB 362	83-0 (2013)	Author: Guillen, Ryan \| et. al.	Relating to the transfer of adult education and literacy programs from the Texas Education Agency to the Texas Workforce Commission.	House: Economic & Small Business Development	Laid on the table subject to call	\| ADULT EDUCATION \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| LITERACY \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 809	83-0 (2013)	Author: Davis, John \| et. al. Sponsor: Deuell, Bob	Relating to the dissemination of information regarding employment opportunities in this state to secondary school students.	House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/13	\| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 834	83-0 (2013)	Author: Davis, John \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of the Texas Fast Start Program to promote rapid delivery of workforce education and development.	House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development	Referred to Economic Development	\| Education--Junior College Districts \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| TECHNICAL EDUCATION \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 939	83-0 (2013)	Author: Davis, John Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly	Relating to the transfer of certain amounts from the employment and training investment holding fund and the training stabilization fund.	House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/13	\| Labor--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1296	83-0 (2013)	Author: Alvarado, Carol \| et. al. Sponsor: Taylor, Larry	Relating to information regarding postsecondary education and career opportunities and workforce needs in this state.	House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development	Effective immediately	\| Education--Higher--State Coordination \| Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1297	83-0 (2013)	Author: Alvarado, Carol \| et. al. Sponsor: Estes, Craig \| et. al.	Relating to the review of certain skills development fund workforce training programs.	House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development	Effective immediately	\| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE, TEXAS \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 1423	83-0 (2013)	Author: Deshotel, Joe \| et. al.	Relating to multiple public school graduation plans for student success and economic competitiveness; creating an offense.	House: Public Education	Left pending in committee	\| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF \| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational \| FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Science & Technology \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1574	83-0 (2013)	Author: McClendon, Ruth \| et. al.	Relating to the collection, evaluation, maintenance, and reporting of certain workforce and employment data by the Texas Workforce Commission.	House: Economic & Small Business Development	Considered in Calendars	\| INTERNET \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1787	83-0 (2013)	Author: Rodriguez, Eddie	Relating to the elimination of the discounts allowed for timely filing and prepayment of sales and use taxes and the allocation of certain revenue from those taxes for certain workforce training programs.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational \| Labor--Workforce Development \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--Sales \| TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HB 1831	83-0 (2013)	Author: Davis, John \| et. al.	Relating to an adult high school diploma and industry certification charter school pilot program for adults 19 to 50 years of age.	House: Public Education	Laid on the table subject to call	\| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 1956	83-0 (2013)	Author: Davis, John \| et. al.	Relating to an adult high school diploma and industry certification pilot program for adults 19 to 50 years of age.	House: Economic & Small Business Development	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| ADULT EDUCATION \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 1967	83-0 (2013)	Author: Deshotel, Joe Sponsor: Williams, Tommy	Relating to use of sales and use tax proceeds by certain economic development corporations for certain job-related skills training.	House: Urban Affairs Senate: Economic Development	Effective immediately	\| City Government--General \| County Government--General \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| GULF COAST INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY \| GULF OF MEXICO \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 2034	83-0 (2013)	Author: Vo, Hubert \| et. al. Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to unemployment compensation eligibility and chargebacks regarding certain persons who leave work to attend training.	House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/13	\| Labor--Unemployment \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2104	83-0 (2013)	Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.	Relating to charter schools and accurately accounting for workforce development statistics.	House: Public Education	Left pending in committee	\| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 2181	83-0 (2013)	Author: Stephenson, Phil \| et. al.	Relating to authorizing development corporations to finance projects to support primary job training facilities and programs at certain educational institutions.	House: Economic & Small Business Development	Placed on General State Calendar	\| City Government--General \| DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 2478	83-0 (2013)	Author: Alvarado, Carol \| et. al. Sponsor: Watson, Kirk \| et. al.	Relating to the collection, study, and reporting by the Texas Workforce Commission of certain information regarding shortages in high-wage, high-demand occupations.	House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development	Effective immediately	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2481	83-0 (2013)	Author: Alvarado, Carol	Relating to workforce training programs funded by the skills development fund.	House: Economic & Small Business Development	Referred to Economic & Small Business Development	\| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Labor--Workforce Development \| TECHNICAL EDUCATION \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2760	83-0 (2013)	Author: Branch, Dan \| et. al. Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian	Relating to partnerships between the Texas State Technical College System and public junior colleges.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Effective immediately	\| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Labor--Workforce Development \| TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
HB 2883	83-0 (2013)	Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio	Relating to the establishment of a regional center for public safety excellence in the Rio Grande Valley.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| CONTINUING EDUCATION \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Education--School Districts \| HIDALGO COUNTY \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Law Enforcement \| LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON \| PEACE OFFICERS \| PHARR, CITY OF \| Political Subdivisions \| RIO GRANDE VALLEY \| Safety \| SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE \| STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 3028	83-0 (2013)	Author: Davis, John Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian	Relating to the use of the skills development fund and other funds available to the Texas Workforce Commission to support certain joint credit courses offered by school districts under agreements with lower-division institutions of higher education.	House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development	Effective immediately	\| Education--Higher--Finance \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Labor--Workforce Development \| State Finances--Management & Control \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3092	83-0 (2013)	Author: Parker, Tan \| et. al.	Relating to qualified manufacturing project zones and the creation and funding of the Texas workforce investment program.	House: Economic & Small Business Development - S/C Manufacturing	Placed on General State Calendar	\| Business & Commerce--Enterprise Zones \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Taxation--Sales
HB 3375	83-0 (2013)	Author: Turner, Sylvester	Relating to authorizing a public junior college district to exempt from the payment of tuition and fees certain students enrolled concurrently in certain training programs and adult education courses.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| ADULT EDUCATION \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Higher--Student Fees \| Education--Higher--Tuition \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 3545	83-0 (2013)	Author: Menéndez, José	Relating to employment, higher education, and state purchasing programs for veterans.	House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Disabilities, Persons with \| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Military & Veterans \| State Employees
HB 3640	83-0 (2013)	Author: Pitts, Jim Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian	Relating to the creation of an extension center of the Texas State Technical College System.	House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform Senate: Higher Education	Effective immediately	\| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| ELLIS COUNTY \| Labor--Workforce Development \| TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
HB 3662	83-0 (2013)	Author: Clardy, Travis \| et. al. Sponsor: Seliger, Kel	Relating to the Texas Workforce Innovation Needs Program; authorizing a fee.	House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Education	Effective immediately	\| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 3854	83-0 (2013)	Author: Anchía, Rafael	Relating to the promotion of Texas products and services in the global marketplace.	House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs	Referred to International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs	\| BRAND TEXAS TASK FORCE \| Business & Commerce--General \| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF \| Energy--General \| Governor \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| SECRETARY OF STATE \| STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3856	83-0 (2013)	Author: Anchía, Rafael	Relating to building workforce skills to compete for trade-related jobs, business opportunities and investment.	House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs	Referred to International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs	\| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse \| Business & Commerce--General \| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business \| Corporations & Associations \| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| HUMAN TRAFFICKING \| IMPORTS & EXPORTS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| RAILROAD COMMISSION \| RURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF \| SECRETARY OF STATE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF \| TEXAS GLOBAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Transportation--Miscellaneous \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 10	83-0 (2013)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia \| et. al. Sponsor: Menéndez, José	Relating to employment, higher education, and state purchasing programs for veterans.	House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations	Placed on General State Calendar	\| Disabilities, Persons with \| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Military & Veterans \| State Employees
SB 307	83-0 (2013)	Author: Huffman, Joan \| et. al. Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan \| et. al.	Relating to the transfer of adult education and literacy programs from the Texas Education Agency to the Texas Workforce Commission.	House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/13	\| ADULT EDUCATION \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| LITERACY \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 441	83-0 (2013)	Author: Birdwell, Brian \| et. al. Sponsor: Davis, John \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of the Texas Fast Start Program to promote rapid delivery of workforce education and development.	House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development	Effective immediately	\| Education--Junior College Districts \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| TECHNICAL EDUCATION \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 738	83-0 (2013)	Author: Watson, Kirk	Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Essential Workers Program; imposing fees.	Senate: Economic Development	Referred to Economic Development	\| Aliens \| CRIMINAL RECORDS \| IDENTIFICATION CARDS \| IMMIGRATION LAW \| Labor--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 844	83-0 (2013)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to unemployment compensation eligibility and chargebacks regarding certain persons who leave work to attend training.	House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development	Referred to Economic & Small Business Development	\| Labor--Unemployment \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 922	83-0 (2013)	Author: Birdwell, Brian \| et. al.	Relating to partnerships between the Texas State Technical College System and public junior colleges.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Labor--Workforce Development \| TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
SB 1141	83-0 (2013)	Author: Duncan, Robert \| et. al.	Relating to an adult high school diploma and industry certification pilot program for adults 19 to 50 years of age.	Senate: Education	No action taken in committee	\| ADULT EDUCATION \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational \| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 1142	83-0 (2013)	Author: Duncan, Robert \| et. al. Sponsor: Davis, John \| et. al.	Relating to an adult high school diploma and industry certification charter school pilot program for adults 19 to 50 years of age.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	Effective on 9/1/13	\| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational \| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 1200	83-0 (2013)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Sponsor: Menéndez, José	Relating to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission and strategic planning regarding military bases and defense installations.	House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations	Effective on 9/1/13	\| City Government--General \| County Government--General \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Education--Junior College Districts \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Legislature \| Military & Veterans \| MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Political Subdivisions \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS \| TEXAS COMMANDER'S COUNCIL \| TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM \| VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS \| VETERANS' LAND BOARD
SB 1226	83-0 (2013)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Perez, Mary Ann	Relating to the establishment of an employment-first policy and task force to promote competitive employment opportunities that provide a living wage for individuals with disabilities.	House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective immediately	\| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Disabilities, Persons with \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Human Services--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1294	83-0 (2013)	Author: Davis, Wendy Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"	Relating to the awarding of contracts by the Texas Department of Transportation to private sector providers.	House: Transportation Senate: Transportation	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Business & Commerce--General \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1609	83-0 (2013)	Author: Schwertner, Charles Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois \| et. al.	Relating to the training of employees of certain covered entities.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective immediately	\| Health--Privacy/Use of Information \| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 1737	83-0 (2013)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia	Relating to employment, higher education, and state purchasing programs for veterans.	Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations	Referred to Vet Affairs & Military Installations	\| Disabilities, Persons with \| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Military & Veterans \| State Employees
HB 14	83-3 (2013)	Author: Schaefer, Matt	Relating to authorizing certain general infrastructure projects to be undertaken by Type B economic development corporations.		Filed	\| City Government--General \| DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Taxation--Sales
HB 67	82-0 (2011)	Author: Martinez, Armando	Relating to the creation of a literacy center pilot program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Junior College Districts \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| LITERACY
HB 120	82-0 (2011)	Author: Castro, Joaquin	Relating to the establishment of an employment services program to assist certain unemployed or underemployed child support obligors.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Family--Child Support \| Labor--Unemployment \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 433	82-0 (2011)	Author: Parker, Tan \| et. al.	Relating to qualified manufacturing project zones.	House: Economic & Small Business Development	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Business & Commerce--Enterprise Zones \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Taxation--Sales
HB 1432	82-0 (2011)	Author: Strama, Mark	Relating to the creation, operation, and funding of the Texas Sustainable Youth Program.	House: Economic & Small Business Development	Left pending in committee	\| COMMUNITY SERVICE \| Energy--Conservation \| Housing--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Military & Veterans \| Minors--General \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3574	82-0 (2011)	Author: Torres, Raul	Relating to the Texas Back to Work initiative.	House: Economic & Small Business Development	Left pending in committee	\| Governor \| Labor--Workforce Development \| State Finances--Appropriations \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2	82-0 (2011)	Author: Jackson, Mike	Relating to certain economic and workforce development programs through which employers may receive grants and subsidies.	Senate: Economic Development	Left pending in committee	\| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF \| Governor \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 264	82-0 (2011)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to certain information provided by local workforce development boards regarding certain child-care providers.	House: Human Services Senate: Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/11	\| Day Care \| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 1472	82-0 (2011)	Author: Shapiro, Florence	Relating to the coordinated dissemination of online information regarding the operation and performance of certain for-profit educational entities.	House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development	Referred to Economic & Small Business Development	\| Education--Higher--State Coordination \| Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| INTERNET \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1736	82-0 (2011)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia \| et. al. Sponsor: Castro, Joaquin \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of the College Credit for Heroes program.	House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations	Effective immediately	\| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Military & Veterans
SB 40	82-1 (2011)	Author: Watson, Kirk	Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Essential Workers Program.		Filed	\| Agriculture \| Aliens \| CRIMINAL RECORDS \| IDENTIFICATION CARDS \| Labor--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 161	81-0 (2009)	Author: Deshotel, Joe	Relating to block grant funding for certain workforce training and employment programs and functions by the Texas Workforce Commission.	House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce Senate: Economic Development	Referred to Economic Development	\| Labor--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 241	81-0 (2009)	Author: Alonzo, Roberto	Relating to a study and report concerning predicted faculty retirement at general academic teaching institutions.	House: Higher Education	Left pending in committee	\| Education--Higher--Faculty \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Interim Studies \| Labor--Workforce Development \| State Employees
HB 416	81-0 (2009)	Author: Leibowitz, David \| et. al.	Relating to a requirement that a recipient of money from the Texas Enterprise Fund participate in a federal work eligibility verification program.	House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce	Referred to Technology, Economic Development & Workforce	\| Aliens \| Business & Commerce--General \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND
HB 516	81-0 (2009)	Author: Strama, Mark \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment and funding of a green job skills training program.	House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce	Considered in Calendars	\| Energy--General \| Environment--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 785	81-0 (2009)	Author: Rodriguez, Eddie \| et. al.	Relating to employment services for persons with disabilities.	House: Human Services	Considered in Calendars	\| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Disabilities, Persons with \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Human Services--General \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 885	81-0 (2009)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott \| et. al.	Relating to the creation of the individual development account program to provide savings incentives and opportunities for eligible persons to pursue home ownership, postsecondary education, and business development.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.	\| ASSETS \| Human Services--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| RURAL COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF \| WELFARE
HB 1025	81-0 (2009)	Author: Edwards, Al \| et. al.	Relating to preparation of public school students to enter the workforce.	House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce	Referred to Technology, Economic Development & Workforce	\| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 1180	81-0 (2009)	Author: Chavez, Norma	Relating to distributions from the employment and training investment holding fund.	House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Business & Commerce--Enterprise Zones \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Labor--Workforce Development--Rural \| TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND
HB 1452	81-0 (2009)	Author: Eissler, Rob \| et. al. Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia	Relating to participation in job training and employment assistance programs by veterans and other covered persons.	House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations	Effective immediately	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| Military & Veterans \| VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1914	81-0 (2009)	Author: McReynolds, Jim \| et. al. Sponsor: Nichols, Robert	Relating to abolishing the Private Sector Prison Industries Oversight Authority and to the certification and operation of private sector prison industries programs.	House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective immediately	\| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS BOARD OF \| Labor--Workforce Development \| PRIVATE SECTOR PRISON INDUSTRIES OVERSIGHT AUTHORITY \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1935	81-0 (2009)	Author: Villarreal, Mike \| et. al. Sponsor: Duncan, Robert \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of certain programs to support adult and postsecondary education and workforce development in high-demand occupations and green jobs.	House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce Senate: Higher Education	See remarks for effective date	\| ADULT EDUCATION \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Education--General \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 2072	81-0 (2009)	Author: Flores, Kino	Relating to the distribution of federal child care development funds to local workforce development boards.	House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce	Referred to Technology, Economic Development & Workforce	\| Day Care \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Human Services--Child Services \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 2169	81-0 (2009)	Author: Chavez, Norma \| et. al. Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the establishment of additional job incentive programs by the Texas Workforce Commission using the skills development fund.	House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce Senate: Economic Development	Effective immediately	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2218	81-0 (2009)	Author: Flores, Kino	Relating to the distribution of federal child care development funds to local workforce development boards.	House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce	No action taken in committee	\| Day Care \| Human Services--Direct Assistance \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2471	81-0 (2009)	Author: Keffer, Jim \| et. al.	Relating to career and technical education in the public schools and high school graduation requirements.	House: Public Education	Left pending in committee	\| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational \| Education--School Districts \| Labor--Workforce Development \| TECHNICAL EDUCATION \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2636	81-0 (2009)	Author: Castro, Joaquin \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of an employment services program to assist certain unemployed or underemployed child support obligors.	House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce	Placed on General State Calendar	\| Family--Child Support \| Labor--Unemployment \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2745	81-0 (2009)	Author: Isett, Carl \| et. al.	Relating to a certification program to provide job skills training.	House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce	Placed on General State Calendar	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2812	81-0 (2009)	Author: Swinford, David \| et. al.	Relating to the curriculum, funding, promotion, and economic impact of career and technology education in public educational institutions.	House: Public Education	Left pending in committee	\| CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION CURRICULUM EVAL. COMMITTEE \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF \| Education--Higher--Finance \| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Science & Technology \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2866	81-0 (2009)	Author: Strama, Mark	Relating to encouraging technology-related economic development projects that pay competitive compensation for associated workforce.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Science & Technology
HB 2887	81-0 (2009)	Author: Martinez, Armando	Relating to the creation of a literacy center pilot program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.	House: Higher Education	Left pending in committee	\| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| LITERACY
HB 2943	81-0 (2009)	Author: Harper-Brown, Linda \| et. al.	Relating to a temporary franchise tax discount for job creation and retention.	House: Ways & Means	No action taken in committee	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| Taxation--Franchise
HB 3232	81-0 (2009)	Author: Davis, John	Relating to the establishment of a service conversion opportunity grant program.	House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services	\| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Disabilities, Persons with \| Human Services--Direct Assistance \| Human Services--Medical Assistance \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 3241	81-0 (2009)	Author: Martinez, Armando	Relating to economic development in the state by creating economic development opportunities in counties that contain colonias and by developing the workforce by increasing adult literacy rates.	House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce	Left pending in committee	\| COLONIAS \| County Government--Land Use & Zoning \| Economic & Industrial Development--Rural \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Housing--Rural \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Legislature \| LITERACY \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| TEXAS COLONIA COUNTIES STRATEGIC INVESTMENT COMMISSION \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3446	81-0 (2009)	Author: Rodriguez, Eddie	Relating to the length of certain workforce training courses.	House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce	No action taken in committee	\| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 3519	81-0 (2009)	Author: Branch, Dan \| et. al. Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the coordination and administration of the Texas Career Opportunity Grant Program.	House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce Senate: Economic Development	Effective immediately	\| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid \| Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3714	81-0 (2009)	Author: King, Susan \| et. al.	Relating to public school career and technology education program curriculum and funding and to development of a list of high-demand occupations for career and technology education students.	House: Public Education	Left pending in committee	\| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF \| Education--Higher--Finance \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Science & Technology \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| WORKFORCE INVESTMENT COUNCIL, TEXAS
HB 3847	81-0 (2009)	Author: Hamilton, Mike	Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a workforce training center at Lamar State College--Orange.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| BONDS \| Education--Higher--Finance \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Higher--Tuition \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE \| TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 3954	81-0 (2009)	Author: Turner, Chris \| et. al.	Relating to operation of the Texas Veterans Leadership Program by the Texas Workforce Commission.	House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| IRAQ \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Military & Veterans \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4132	81-0 (2009)	Author: Chisum, Warren	Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Essential Workers Program.	House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce	Referred to Technology, Economic Development & Workforce	\| Aliens \| IDENTIFICATION CARDS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4150	81-0 (2009)	Author: Rose, Patrick	Relating to the collection and provision of information concerning public school career and technology education programs.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| Education--Higher--Finance \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Science & Technology
HB 4327	81-0 (2009)	Author: Strama, Mark	Relating to incentives for Texas renewable energy jobs and manufacturing.	House: Energy Resources	Left pending in subcommittee	\| Energy--Conservation \| Labor--Workforce Development \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| RENEWABLE ENERGY
HB 4328	81-0 (2009)	Author: Strama, Mark \| et. al. Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of the Interagency Literacy Council for the study, promotion, and enhancement of literacy in this state.	House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce Senate: Economic Development	Effective immediately	\| Education--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| LITERACY \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4459	81-0 (2009)	Author: Strama, Mark	Relating to economic development and employment opportunities in the renewable energy or energy efficiency industries.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| BONDS \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Energy--Conservation \| Energy--General \| Energy--Solar \| HYBRID VEHICLES \| Labor--Workforce Development \| RENEWABLE ENERGY \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4510	81-0 (2009)	Author: Coleman, Garnet	Relating to the creation of a separate local workforce development board for certain counties.	House: County Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| County Government--General \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 4525	81-0 (2009)	Author: Parker, Tan \| et. al. Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to qualified manufacturing project zones.	House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce Senate: Economic Development	Placed on intent calendar	\| Business & Commerce--Enterprise Zones \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Taxation--Sales
SB 27	81-0 (2009)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith \| et. al.	Relating to the creation of the individual development account program to provide savings incentives and opportunities to eligible low-income individuals and households.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Human Services--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WELFARE
SB 108	81-0 (2009)	Author: Ellis, Rodney \| et. al. Sponsor: Strama, Mark \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment and funding of a green job skills training program that includes training for certain youths and young veterans.	House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce Senate: Economic Development	Placed on General State Calendar	\| Energy--General \| Environment--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 185	81-0 (2009)	Author: Watson, Kirk	Relating to establishing a commission to prepare and recommend a long-range plan for higher education in this state.	Senate: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Higher--State Coordination \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Interim Studies \| Labor--Workforce Development \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 823	81-0 (2009)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia	Relating to participation in job training and employment assistance programs by veterans and other covered persons.	Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations	Left pending in committee	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| Military & Veterans \| VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1169	81-0 (2009)	Author: Nichols, Robert	Relating to abolishing the Private Sector Prison Industries Oversight Authority and to the certification and operation of private sector prison industries programs.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Not again placed on intent calendar	\| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS BOARD OF \| Labor--Workforce Development \| PRIVATE SECTOR PRISON INDUSTRIES OVERSIGHT AUTHORITY \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1312	81-0 (2009)	Author: Shapiro, Florence	Relating to programs and funding to support adult and postsecondary education and workforce development at public junior colleges and public technical institutes.	Senate: Higher Education	No action taken in committee	\| ADULT EDUCATION \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--General \| Education--Higher--Finance \| Education--Junior College Districts \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| SCHOLARSHIPS \| TECHNICAL EDUCATION
SB 1313	81-0 (2009)	Author: Shapiro, Florence \| et. al. Sponsor: Eissler, Rob	Relating to the quality and accessibility of public school career and technical education programs and to assistance to students concerning postsecondary education and training.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	Placed on General State Calendar	\| CAREER COUNSELING SERVICES \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF \| Education--Higher--Finance \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Science & Technology \| TECHNICAL EDUCATION \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1463	81-0 (2009)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to the provision of information regarding health care and other benefits for veterans and their family members.	House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Insurance--Health & Accident \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Military & Veterans \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1470	81-0 (2009)	Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario	Relating to the creation of a separate local workforce development board for certain counties.	Senate: Economic Development	Left pending in committee	\| County Government--General \| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 1543	81-0 (2009)	Author: Uresti, Carlos \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of the Interagency Literacy Council for the study, promotion, and enhancement of literacy in this state.	Senate: Economic Development	Not again placed on intent calendar	\| Education--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| LITERACY \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1674	81-0 (2009)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the coordination and administration of the Texas Career Opportunity Grant Program.	Senate: Economic Development	Committee report printed and distributed	\| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid \| Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1770	81-0 (2009)	Author: Watson, Kirk	Relating to the creation, operation, and funding of the Texas YouthBuild Program.	Senate: Economic Development	Left pending in committee	\| Energy--Conservation \| Housing--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Minors--General \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1797	81-0 (2009)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the creation of the Texas Future Scholars Pilot Program and the Workforce Shortage Education Loan Repayment Program and to the elimination of certain other student financial assistance programs.	Senate: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 1955	81-0 (2009)	Author: Hegar, Glenn \| et. al.	Relating to career and technical education in the public schools and high school graduation requirements.	Senate: Education	Referred to Education	\| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational \| Education--School Districts \| Labor--Workforce Development \| TECHNICAL EDUCATION \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2020	81-0 (2009)	Author: Watson, Kirk	Relating to incentives for Texas renewable energy jobs and manufacturing.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Energy--Conservation \| Labor--Workforce Development \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| RENEWABLE ENERGY
SB 2026	81-0 (2009)	Author: Watson, Kirk	Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Essential Workers Program.	Senate: Economic Development	Referred to Economic Development	\| Aliens \| IDENTIFICATION CARDS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2114	81-0 (2009)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie \| et. al.	Relating to studying the costs and benefits of a pilot program for employment and community integration services for adults with autism and other developmental disabilities.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Left pending in committee	\| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS \| Disabilities, Persons with \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Housing--Disabled Persons \| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 2576	81-0 (2009)	Author: Watson, Kirk Sponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie	Relating to the authority of a commissioner of the Texas Workforce Commission.	House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce Senate: Economic Development	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 48	80-0 (2007)	Author: Chavez, Norma \| et. al. Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to distributions from the employment and training investment holding fund.	House: Economic Development Senate: Finance	Vetoed by the Governor	\| Business & Commerce--Enterprise Zones \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Labor--Workforce Development--Rural
HB 237	80-0 (2007)	Author: Alonzo, Roberto	Relating to a study and report concerning predicted faculty retirement at general academic teaching institutions.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| Education--Higher--Faculty \| Interim Studies \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 939	80-0 (2007)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott \| et. al.	Relating to the creation of the individual development account program to provide savings incentives and opportunities to eligible low-income individuals and households.	House: Financial Institutions	Considered in Calendars	\| Human Services--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WELFARE
HB 1333	80-0 (2007)	Author: Farabee, David	Relating to the release of job opening information to certain individuals.	House: Economic Development	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Electronic Information Systems \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Military & Veterans \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1629	80-0 (2007)	Author: Chavez, Norma	Relating to the transfer of adult education and literacy programs from the Texas Education Agency to the Texas Workforce Commission.	House: Economic Development	Left pending in committee	\| ADULT EDUCATION \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| LITERACY \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2029	80-0 (2007)	Author: Deshotel, Joe	Relating to block grant funding for certain workforce training and employment programs and functions by the Texas Workforce Commission.	House: Economic Development	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Labor--General \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 2052	80-0 (2007)	Author: Farabee, David	Relating to the Texas Veterans Commission's authority to make performance incentive awards for providing services to veterans.	House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations	Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel	\| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Military & Veterans \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2074	80-0 (2007)	Author: Krusee, Mike Sponsor: Ogden, Steve	Relating to the creation of the East Williamson County Multi-Institution Teaching Center.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	Effective immediately	\| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Higher--Private Schools \| Education--Higher--State Coordination \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational \| Labor--Workforce Development \| TEMPLE COLLEGE \| TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--CENTRAL TEXAS
HB 2217	80-0 (2007)	Author: Eissler, Rob \| et. al.	Relating to grants and programs for dropout prevention, high school success, and college and workforce readiness in public schools and student performance at certain community colleges.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	Referred to Education	\| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational \| Labor--Workforce Development \| VOLUNTEERS
HB 2904	80-0 (2007)	Author: Harper-Brown, Linda \| et. al.	Relating to TANF employment programs and participation in those programs by certain parents who are not TANF recipients.	House: Human Services	Left pending in committee	\| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Human Services--Child Services \| Human Services--Direct Assistance \| Labor--Workforce Development \| TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3074	80-0 (2007)	Author: Creighton, Brandon Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos	Relating to advertising of entities that contract with local workforce development boards.	House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
HB 3276	80-0 (2007)	Author: Elkins, Gary	Relating to the use of an employer assessment to fund certain employment and training investment programs in this state.	House: Economic Development	Referred to Economic Development	\| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 3292	80-0 (2007)	Author: Otto, John	Relating to the authority of qualified community workforce training centers to receive a state sales and use tax refund for reimbursement of certain expenses.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 3653	80-0 (2007)	Author: Riddle, Debbie	Relating to contracts between the Texas Board of Criminal Justice and private vendors for the use of inmate labor to construct fences along the Texas-Mexico border.	House: Government Reform	Left pending in committee	\| Aliens \| BORDER \| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 3759	80-0 (2007)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to providing monetary and other related support services through the TANF program and other state programs.	House: Human Services	Left pending in committee	\| Human Services--Child Services \| Human Services--Direct Assistance \| Labor--Workforce Development \| TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES
HB 3942	80-0 (2007)	Author: Herrero, Abel	Relating to restrictions on the use of foreign contractors in the performance of certain government service contracts that relate to health and human services.	House: Government Reform	Referred to Government Reform	\| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Human Services--General \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 4065	80-0 (2007)	Author: Otto, John \| et. al. Sponsor: Watson, Kirk	Relating to the establishment by the Texas Workforce Commission of a pilot program to provide grants for the construction of certain facilities for job training and employment services.	House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce	Vetoed by the Governor	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 62	80-0 (2007)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to the creation of the individual development account program to provide savings incentives and opportunities to eligible low-income individuals and households.	House: Financial Institutions Senate: Business & Commerce	Placed on General State Calendar	\| Human Services--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WELFARE
SB 310	80-0 (2007)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia \| et. al. Sponsor: Farabee, David	Relating to the Texas Veterans Commission's authority to make performance incentive awards for providing services to veterans.	House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations	Effective on 9/1/07	\| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Military & Veterans \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 589	80-0 (2007)	Author: Nelson, Jane \| et. al. Sponsor: Davis, John	Relating to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) employment programs and participation in those programs by certain parents who are not TANF recipients.	House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective immediately	\| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Human Services--Child Services \| Human Services--Direct Assistance \| Labor--Workforce Development \| TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1273	80-0 (2007)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia	Relating to block grant funding for certain workforce training and employment programs and functions by the Texas Workforce Commission.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Labor--General \| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 1323	80-0 (2007)	Author: Watson, Kirk	Relating to the authority of qualified community workforce training centers to receive a state sales and use tax refund for reimbursement of certain expenses.	Senate: Finance	Withdrawn from schedule	\| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 1485	80-0 (2007)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of the Texas Rural Development Fund and to the establishment, operation, and funding of certain programs for rural economic development.	House: Economic Development Senate: Finance	Placed on General State Calendar	\| Economic & Industrial Development--Rural \| Labor--Workforce Development \| RURAL \| TEXAS RURAL DEVELOPMENT FUND
SB 1628	80-0 (2007)	Author: Uresti, Carlos	Relating to advertising of entities that contract with local workforce development boards.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
SB 1861	80-0 (2007)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to providing monetary and other related support services through the TANF program and other state programs.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Left pending in committee	\| Human Services--Child Services \| Human Services--Direct Assistance \| Labor--Workforce Development \| TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES
HB 289	79-0 (2005)	Author: Deshotel, Joe	Relating to a requirement that jobs created as a condition for receipt of an ad valorem tax abatement or a limitation on the appraised value of property for ad valorem tax purposes be filled by local residents.	House: Local Government Ways & Means	Referred to Local Government Ways and Means	\| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| REINVESTMENT ZONES \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 720	79-0 (2005)	Author: Berman, Leo Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia	Relating to the members of a local workforce development board.	House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/05	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| Military & Veterans \| WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
HB 900	79-0 (2005)	Author: Chavez, Norma \| et. al. Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the requirement that workforce development programs provide training in financial literacy.	House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately	\| Education--General \| Financial--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
HB 1253	79-0 (2005)	Author: Kuempel, Edmund Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth	Relating to projects that may be undertaken by certain development corporations for career centers.	House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately	\| DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 1621	79-0 (2005)	Author: Alonzo, Roberto	Relating to a study and report concerning predicted faculty retirement at general academic teaching institutions.	House: Pensions & Investments	Left pending in committee	\| Education--Higher--Faculty \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 1709	79-0 (2005)	Author: Alonzo, Roberto	Relating to the licensing of health care practitioners from foreign jurisdictions.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health	\| Education--Higher--State Coordination \| Health Care Providers \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1711	79-0 (2005)	Author: Alonzo, Roberto	Relating to funding of economic development and job training in certain counties with a high unemployment rate.	House: Economic Development	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Business & Commerce--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| LOTTERIES \| UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 1850	79-0 (2005)	Author: Veasey, Marc \| et. al.	Relating to the exemption of certain projects from rules relating to asbestos abatement.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health	\| ASBESTOS \| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste \| Health--General \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 2415	79-0 (2005)	Author: Chisum, Warren	Relating to statutory authority for certain governmental entities to take certain actions to permit the legislature to reduce appropriations to those agencies.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Legislature \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| State Finances--Appropriations \| State Finances--Budget \| State Finances--Management & Control \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2421	79-0 (2005)	Author: Chavez, Norma \| et. al. Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the use of an employer assessment to fund the Texas Enterprise Fund and the skills development program and authorizing the Texas Workforce Commission to develop new job incentive programs.	House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately	\| Business & Commerce--Enterprise Zones \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Labor--Workforce Development--Rural \| TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2604	79-0 (2005)	Author: Guillen, Ryan Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia	Relating to state-funded job training or employment assistance programs, services, and preferences available to veterans.	House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations	Effective on 9/1/05	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| Military & Veterans \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2837	79-0 (2005)	Author: Allen, Ray Sponsor: Seliger, Kel	Relating to the state's activities regarding education, vocational training, and reintegration of offenders.	House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/05	\| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| Education--General \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 2960	79-0 (2005)	Author: Paxton, Ken	Relating to the abolition of the work and family policies advisory committee, work and family policies fund, and certain requirements for the Texas Workforce Commission's administration of federally established day-care programs.	House: Economic Development	Referred to Economic Development	\| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES \| Day Care \| Family--General \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 3113	79-0 (2005)	Author: Corte, Jr., Frank Sponsor: Seliger, Kel	Relating to performance incentive awards for certain employees of state agencies who provide services to veterans.	House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations	Effective on 9/1/05	\| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Military & Veterans \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 212	79-0 (2005)	Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Sponsor: Noriega, Melissa	Relating to the provision of employment services by the Texas Workforce Commission to the families of military personnel stationed in this state.	House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations	Effective immediately	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| Military & Veterans \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 823	79-0 (2005)	Author: Shapleigh, Eliot	Relating to restrictions on the use of foreign workers in the performance of certain government service contracts that relate to health and human services.	Senate: Government Organization	Left pending in committee	\| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Human Services--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Purchasing--State
SB 966	79-0 (2005)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to programs to recruit, train, and license nurses and other health care professionals in this state.	Senate: Education	Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres	\| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance \| Education--Higher--Health Institutions \| Health Care Providers \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| NURSE EXAMINERS, BOARD OF \| NURSES & NURSE AIDES \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 998	79-0 (2005)	Author: Madla, Frank Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos	Relating to contracts with local workforce development boards.	House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| Purchasing--General \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
SB 1096	79-0 (2005)	Author: West, Royce \| et. al. Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois	Relating to certain employment and training investment programs in this state.	House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| SMART JOBS FUND PROGRAM \| TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1177	79-0 (2005)	Author: Staples, Todd	Relating to the establishment, operation, and funding of a skills development program, including the reduction of and the imposition of assessments for the unemployment compensation system.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . .	\| Education--Higher--General \| Labor--Unemployment \| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 1395	79-0 (2005)	Author: Shapiro, Florence Sponsor: Grusendorf, Kent	Relating to the establishment of high school diploma programs by Job Corps training programs under the United States Department of Labor.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	Effective immediately	\| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities \| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 1538	79-0 (2005)	Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo \| et. al. Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott \| et. al.	Relating to the creation of the individual development account program to provide savings incentives and opportunities to eligible low-income, working individuals or households.	House: Financial Institutions Senate: Finance	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Human Services--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WELFARE
SB 1614	79-0 (2005)	Author: Ogden, Steve	Relating to statutory authority for certain governmental entities to take certain actions to permit the legislature to reduce appropriations to those agencies.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Legislature \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| State Finances--Appropriations \| State Finances--Budget \| State Finances--Management & Control \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1809	79-0 (2005)	Author: Wentworth, Jeff \| et. al. Sponsor: Seaman, Gene	Relating to statewide evaluation of tech-prep consortia.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	Effective on 9/1/05	\| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance \| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 51	79-1 (2005)	Author: Alonzo, Roberto	Relating to a study and report concerning predicted faculty retirement at general academic teaching institutions.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| Day Care \| Education--Higher--Faculty \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 72	78-0 (2003)	Author: Wise, Miguel \| et. al.	Relating to priority status for the admission of certain veterans to workforce development programs.	House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations	Left pending in committee	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| Military & Veterans
HB 242	78-0 (2003)	Author: Seaman, Gene \| et. al. Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia	Relating to career and technology education and training.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	See remarks for effective date	\| CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD \| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational \| Labor--Workforce Development \| TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HB 453	78-0 (2003)	Author: Villarreal, Mike \| et. al. Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot	Relating to a pilot program for early childhood teacher education and retention.	House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately	\| Education--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers \| Human Services--Child Services \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1017	78-0 (2003)	Author: Villarreal, Mike \| et. al.	Relating to subsidized child-care services.	House: Human Services	Postponed	\| Day Care \| Human Services--Child Services \| Labor--Workforce Development \| PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1018	78-0 (2003)	Author: Villarreal, Mike	Relating to a purchasing preference for vendors that provide employee dependent care benefits.	House: State Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| Human Services--Child Services \| Labor--Agricultural Workers \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Purchasing--State \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1209	78-0 (2003)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to a program to promote participation by public junior college students in individual development account programs.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 1557	78-0 (2003)	Author: Coleman, Garnet	Relating to the eligibility of certain employers for a state tax refund for certain wages paid or incurred.	House: Human Services	No action taken in committee	\| Insurance--Health & Accident \| Labor--Wages \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 2105	78-0 (2003)	Author: Solis, Jim	Relating to contracting for service delivery for workforce training and services.	House: Economic Development	Referred to Economic Development	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| Purchasing--State
HB 2109	78-0 (2003)	Author: Keffer, Jim	Relating to the adoption of the 21st Century Technology College and Careers Act.	House: Economic Development	Reported favorably as substituted	\| 21ST CENTURY TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE & CAREERS ACT \| Education--Higher--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2170	78-0 (2003)	Author: Solomons, Burt \| et. al.	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workforce Commission.	House: Economic Development	Left pending in committee	\| Labor--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Sunset Bills \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2172	78-0 (2003)	Author: Chavez, Norma \| et. al. Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to administration of certain workforce development programs by the Texas Workforce Commission.	House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately	\| ADULT EDUCATION \| Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2211	78-0 (2003)	Author: Mowery, Anna	Relating to the elimination of a competitive procurement process for certain child care systems.	House: Economic Development	No action taken in committee	\| Day Care \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 2213	78-0 (2003)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to the creation of the individual development account program to provide savings incentives and opportunities to eligible low-income, working individuals.	House: Economic Development	Left pending in committee	\| Human Services--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WELFARE
HB 2277	78-0 (2003)	Author: Morrison, Geanie \| et. al.	Relating to community service programs under the National and Community Service Act of 1990.	House: Economic Development	Laid on the table subject to call	\| COMMUNITY SERVICE \| Labor--Workforce Development \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| VOLUNTEERS
HB 2791	78-0 (2003)	Author: Solis, Jim	Relating to the administration of the Texas Tech-Prep Program.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 2806	78-0 (2003)	Author: Giddings, Helen	Relating to a pilot program creating reinvestment zones to promote the relocation of businesses to certain areas of this state.	House: Business & Industry	Referred to Business & Industry	\| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| REINVESTMENT ZONES \| Taxation--County \| Taxation--Franchise
HB 2966	78-0 (2003)	Author: Solis, Jim	Relating to contracting for service delivery of workforce training and services.	House: Economic Development	Left pending in committee	\| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 2975	78-0 (2003)	Author: Chavez, Norma \| et. al. Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the establishment of a pilot program by the Texas Workforce Commission in the Texas-Mexico border region for technology training of certain persons.	House: Border and International Affairs Senate: International Relations and Trade	Effective immediately	\| BORDER \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Science & Technology
HB 3179	78-0 (2003)	Author: Homer, Mark Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia	Relating to the elimination of certain membership requirements for local workforce development boards and of certain programs administered by those boards.	House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
HB 3238	78-0 (2003)	Author: Smith, Todd	Relating to workforce efficiency reviews performed by the governor.	House: Government Reform	Referred to Government Reform	\| Governor \| Labor--Workforce Development \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3279	78-0 (2003)	Author: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use economic development funds to provide educational and job training opportunities.	House: Economic Development	Referred to Economic Development	\| City Government--General \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Education--General \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 3295	78-0 (2003)	Author: Chavez, Norma	Relating to the administration of certain adult education and literacy programs.	House: Economic Development	Referred to Economic Development	\| ADULT EDUCATION \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| LITERACY \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 67	78-0 (2003)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the role of the Texas Workforce Commission in addressing housing needs of certain recipients of financial assistance.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Housing--General \| Human Services--Direct Assistance \| Human Services--General \| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 68	78-0 (2003)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to providing postemployment strategies for certain recipients of financial assistance to achieve self-sufficiency.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Human Services--Direct Assistance \| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 69	78-0 (2003)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to providing employment services to certain recipients of financial assistance.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Human Services--Direct Assistance \| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 73	78-0 (2003)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to a pilot program for early childhood teacher education and retention.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Education--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers \| Human Services--Child Services \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 75	78-0 (2003)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith \| et. al. Sponsor: Keffer, Jim	Relating to child-care services for certain low-wage employees.	House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce	Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar	\| Day Care \| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE \| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 77	78-0 (2003)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the development of child care quality improvement strategies by the Texas Workforce Commission.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Left pending in committee	\| Day Care \| Human Services--Child Services \| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 112	78-0 (2003)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia	Relating to career and technology education and training.	Senate: Education	Committee report printed and distributed	\| CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD \| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational \| Labor--Workforce Development \| TECHNICAL EDUCATION
SB 221	78-0 (2003)	Author: Shapleigh, Eliot \| et. al.	Relating to an evaluation of the system of child care subsidy programs under the Child Care and Development Block Grant.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Co-author authorized	\| Day Care \| Human Services--Child Services \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 222	78-0 (2003)	Author: Shapleigh, Eliot \| et. al.	Relating to a pilot program for early childhood teacher education and retention.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Co-author authorized	\| Education--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers \| Human Services--Child Services \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 280	78-0 (2003)	Author: Nelson, Jane Sponsor: Solomons, Burt \| et. al.	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workforce Commission.	House: Economic Development Senate: Government Organization	See remarks for effective date	\| Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational \| Labor--General \| Labor--Unemployment \| Labor--Workforce Development \| PROPRIETARY SCHOOLS \| Sunset Bills \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 508	78-0 (2003)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to planning and reporting requirements for gas utilities regarding workforce diversity and opportunities for small and historically underutilized businesses.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business \| HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES \| Labor--Workforce Development \| RAILROAD COMMISSION \| Utilities--General
SB 523	78-0 (2003)	Author: Shapleigh, Eliot	Relating to subsidized child-care services.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Day Care \| Human Services--Child Services \| Labor--Workforce Development \| PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 524	78-0 (2003)	Author: Shapleigh, Eliot	Relating to technical assistance for employers regarding child-care services for certain low-wage employees.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Day Care \| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 785	78-0 (2003)	Author: Shapleigh, Eliot	Relating to the compilation of information regarding economic development incentives by local workforce development boards.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
SB 968	78-0 (2003)	Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to a program to promote participation by public junior college students in individual development account programs.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	Effective immediately	\| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 1078	78-0 (2003)	Author: Shapleigh, Eliot	Relating to the administration of certain adult education and literacy programs.	Senate: Education	Referred to Education	\| ADULT EDUCATION \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| LITERACY \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1183	78-0 (2003)	Author: Deuell, Bob Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie	Relating to community service programs under the National and Community Service Act of 1990.	House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/03	\| COMMUNITY SERVICE \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE & ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS, COUNCIL ON \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1343	78-0 (2003)	Author: Jackson, Mike Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie	Relating to the regulation and operation of certain career schools and colleges.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	Effective on 9/1/03	\| DISTANCE EDUCATION \| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational \| Labor--Workforce Development \| PROPRIETARY SCHOOLS
SB 1749	78-0 (2003)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the assessment of the need and demand for adult education programs.	Senate: Education	Referred to Education	\| ADULT EDUCATION \| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 1750	78-0 (2003)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the establishment of a task force to study adult education programs.	Senate: Education	Referred to Education	\| ADULT EDUCATION \| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 1876	78-0 (2003)	Author: Ratliff, Bill Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet	Relating to the conditional grant program administered by the Texas Department of Transportation.	House: Higher Education Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security	Effective on 9/1/03	\| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid \| Labor--Workforce Development \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 48	77-0 (2001)	Author: McClendon, Ruth	Relating to workforce development services provided by the Texas Workforce Commission under a contract with a local workforce development board.	House: Economic Development	Referred to Economic Development	\| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 218	77-0 (2001)	Author: Wise, Miguel \| et. al. Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia	Relating to the membership of a local workforce development board.	House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/01	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| Military & Veterans \| WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
HB 230	77-0 (2001)	Author: Wise, Miguel \| et. al.	Relating to priority status for the admission of certain veterans to workforce development programs.	House: Economic Development	Considered in Calendars	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| Military & Veterans
HB 252	77-0 (2001)	Author: Najera, Manny \| et. al.	Relating to the location of certain facilities that provide educational or training services.	House: State Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 494	77-0 (2001)	Author: McClendon, Ruth	Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use economic development funds to provide educational and job training opportunities.	House: Economic Development	Referred to Economic Development	\| City Government--General \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Education--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 660	77-0 (2001)	Author: Seaman, Gene \| et. al. Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia	Relating to career and technology education and training.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	Vetoed by the Governor	\| Business & Commerce--General \| CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 897	77-0 (2001)	Author: McCall, Brian \| et. al.	Relating to certain programs to develop the technology workforce in Texas by supporting and promoting higher education in electrical engineering and computer science.	House: Higher Education	Companion considered in lieu of in committee	\| Education--Higher--Finance \| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid \| ENGINEERING & TECHNICAL CONSORTIUM, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Science & Technology \| TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HB 929	77-0 (2001)	Author: Coleman, Garnet	Relating to the administration of adult and community education programs.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| ADULT EDUCATION \| Education--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 935	77-0 (2001)	Author: Solis, Jim Sponsor: Jackson, Mike	Relating to the establishment of a flexibility rating system for directives sent by the Texas Workforce Commission to local workforce development boards.	House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/01	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
HB 936	77-0 (2001)	Author: Solis, Jim Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia	Relating to the application of certain laws to local workforce development boards and to the application of certain conflict of interest requirements to the members of those boards.	House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/01	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| Open Meetings \| Open Records \| WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
HB 1004	77-0 (2001)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the work or employment activities required under the temporary assistance for needy families program.	House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services	Vetoed by the Governor	\| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Human Services--Direct Assistance \| Labor--Workforce Development \| TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES \| WELFARE \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
HB 1005	77-0 (2001)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott \| et. al. Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the creation of a state program of temporary assistance and related support services for needy persons.	House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/01	\| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Human Services--Direct Assistance \| Labor--Workforce Development \| STATE TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE & SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM \| TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES \| WELFARE \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1006	77-0 (2001)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to exemptions and exceptions from work or employment activity requirements under the temporary assistance for needy families program.	House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services	Vetoed by the Governor	\| HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Human Services--Direct Assistance \| Labor--Workforce Development \| TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES \| WELFARE \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
HB 1243	77-0 (2001)	Author: Villarreal, Mike \| et. al. Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia	Relating to monitoring by the Texas Workforce Commission of the long-term employment history of certain former recipients of public assistance.	House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/01	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| WELFARE \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1271	77-0 (2001)	Author: Christian, Wayne	Relating to strategic plans performed by state agencies.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| Retirement Systems--State Employees \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Employees \| STRATEGIC PLANS
HB 1348	77-0 (2001)	Author: Villarreal, Mike Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot	Relating to a grant program for local workforce development boards to design and implement child-care demonstration projects.	House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately	\| Day Care \| Labor--Workforce Development \| PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
HB 1358	77-0 (2001)	Author: Christian, Wayne	Relating to the analysis of, and certain measures that address, the staffing needs of state agencies.	House: State Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| Retirement Systems--State Employees \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Employees \| STRATEGIC PLANS
HB 1690	77-0 (2001)	Author: Maxey, Glen	Relating to the transfer of the administration of adult and community education programs to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| ADULT EDUCATION \| Education--General \| Education--Higher--State Coordination \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 1723	77-0 (2001)	Author: Seaman, Gene \| et. al. Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth	Relating to the creation of a county employment development board in certain counties to develop programs for rural economic assistance for career training; authorizing a tax.	House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Business & Commerce	Vetoed by the Governor	\| County Government--General \| Economic & Industrial Development--Rural \| Labor--Workforce Development \| RURAL \| Taxation--County
HB 1873	77-0 (2001)	Author: Solis, Jim \| et. al.	Relating to grants by the Texas Workforce Commission to assist economically disadvantaged persons enrolled in qualified postsecondary career education programs.	House: Economic Development	Left pending in committee	\| CAREER OPPORTUNITY GRANT PROGRAM, TEXAS \| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid \| Education--Trade & Vocational \| Labor--Workforce Development \| PROPRIETARY SCHOOLS \| STUDENT LOANS
HB 1934	77-0 (2001)	Author: Deshotel, Joe	Relating to training conducted by the Texas Workforce Commission in certain life skills that enhance employment opportunities.	House: Economic Development	Referred to Economic Development	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2280	77-0 (2001)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to identify, assess, and address the personal needs of certain recipients of financial assistance.	House: Human Services	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Human Services--Direct Assistance \| Labor--Workforce Development \| TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2327	77-0 (2001)	Author: Solis, Jim Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia	Relating to the operation, funding, and assessment of local workforce development boards.	House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/01	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
HB 2503	77-0 (2001)	Author: Homer, Mark Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to a career development center's assessment of the job skills of certain persons.	House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce	Committee report printed and distributed	\| Human Services--Direct Assistance \| Human Services--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
HB 2593	77-0 (2001)	Author: Chavez, Norma \| et. al. Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot	Relating to the establishment of a pilot program by the Texas Workforce Commission for technology training for certain persons.	House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/01	\| ADULT EDUCATION \| Aliens \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Science & Technology \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2673	77-0 (2001)	Author: Villarreal, Mike \| et. al. Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot	Relating to the collection and assessment of certain information by the Texas Workforce Commission.	House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/01	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
HB 2712	77-0 (2001)	Author: Deshotel, Joe	Relating to the establishment of a pilot program by the Texas Workforce Commission for life-skills training.	House: Economic Development	Referred to Economic Development	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2763	77-0 (2001)	Author: Solis, Jim \| et. al. Sponsor: Jackson, Mike	Relating to federal matching funds for certain child care services funded by a local workforce development board.	House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately	\| Day Care \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
HB 2769	77-0 (2001)	Author: Solis, Jim \| et. al. Sponsor: Jackson, Mike	Relating to the scope of child care services funded by a local workforce development board.	House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/01	\| Day Care \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
HB 2781	77-0 (2001)	Author: Villarreal, Mike	Relating to a grant program for local workforce development boards to design and implement child-care demonstration projects.	House: Economic Development	Referred to Economic Development	\| Day Care \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Labor--Workforce Development--Rural \| WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
HB 2786	77-0 (2001)	Author: Noriega, Rick Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia	Relating to requiring the Texas Workforce Commission to assist the Texas National Guard in the implementation of certain youth job-training and mentoring programs.	House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce	Vetoed by the Governor	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
HB 3300	77-0 (2001)	Author: Solis, Jim \| et. al.	Relating to the adoption of the 21st Century Technology College and Careers Act.	House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| 21ST CENTURY TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE & CAREERS ACT \| COMMISSION ON 21ST CENTURY COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES \| Education--Higher--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3304	77-0 (2001)	Author: Goolsby, Tony	Relating to the career and technology education programs of public schools.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 3585	77-0 (2001)	Author: George, Kenn	Relating to the responsibilities of the Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness.	House: Economic Development	No action taken in committee	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE & ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS, COUNCIL ON
SB 121	77-0 (2001)	Author: Truan, Carlos \| et. al.	Relating to the administration of adult and community education programs.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Co-author authorized	\| ADULT EDUCATION \| Education--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 353	77-0 (2001)	Author: Ellis, Rodney \| et. al. Sponsor: McCall, Brian	Relating to certain programs to develop the technology workforce in Texas by supporting and promoting higher education in engineering and computer science.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	Effective on 9/1/01	\| Education--Higher--Finance \| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid \| ENGINEERING & TECHNICAL CONSORTIUM, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Science & Technology \| TECHNICAL EDUCATION
SB 358	77-0 (2001)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to an assessment mechanism to assess adult education programs and program participants.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| ADULT EDUCATION \| Education--General \| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 359	77-0 (2001)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the administration of adult and community education programs.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| ADULT EDUCATION \| Education--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 429	77-0 (2001)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Sponsor: Solis, Jim	Relating to the funding and administration of certain activities of the Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness.	House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/01	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STRATEGIC PLANS \| WORKFORCE & ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS, COUNCIL ON \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 491	77-0 (2001)	Author: Duncan, Robert	Relating to strategic plans performed by state agencies.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| Retirement Systems--State Employees \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Employees \| STRATEGIC PLANS
SB 554	77-0 (2001)	Author: Carona, John \| et. al. Sponsor: Solis, Jim \| et. al.	Relating to grants by the Texas Workforce Commission to assist economically disadvantaged persons enrolled in qualified postsecondary career education programs.	House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/01	\| CAREER OPPORTUNITY GRANT PROGRAM, TEXAS \| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid \| Education--Trade & Vocational \| Labor--Workforce Development \| PROPRIETARY SCHOOLS \| STUDENT LOANS
SB 587	77-0 (2001)	Author: Duncan, Robert Sponsor: Christian, Wayne	Relating to the analysis of, and certain measures that address, the staffing needs of state agencies.	House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/01	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| Retirement Systems--State Employees \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Employees \| STRATEGIC PLANS
SB 589	77-0 (2001)	Author: Jackson, Mike	Relating to the establishment of a flexibility rating system for directives sent by the Texas Workforce Commission to local workforce development boards.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
SB 762	77-0 (2001)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the funding and administration of certain activities of the Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| WORKFORCE & ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS, COUNCIL ON \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 836	77-0 (2001)	Author: Shapleigh, Eliot	Relating to the allocation of certain child care funds to local workforce development areas.	Senate: Business & Commerce	No action taken in committee	\| Day Care \| Human Services--Child Services \| Labor--General \| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 970	77-0 (2001)	Author: Madla, Frank	Relating to certain requirements for the composition of a local workforce development board.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Not again placed on intent calendar	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
SB 1139	77-0 (2001)	Author: Carona, John	Relating to a construction industry craft training program; imposing a fee.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Arts & Humanities \| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1354	77-0 (2001)	Author: Armbrister, Kenneth	Relating to career and technology education and training.	Senate: Education	Referred to Education	\| Business & Commerce--General \| CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational \| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 1521	77-0 (2001)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to a career development center's assessment of the job skills of certain persons.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Human Services--Direct Assistance \| Human Services--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
SB 1567	77-0 (2001)	Author: Harris, Chris	Relating to the creation of the Emerging University excellence fund to promote research and excellence at certain institutions of higher education.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| Education--Higher--Finance \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Science & Technology
SB 1656	77-0 (2001)	Author: Sibley, David Sponsor: Keffer, Jim	Relating to the duties and responsibilities of the Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness.	House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce	House appoints conferees-reported	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE & ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS, COUNCIL ON
SB 1731	77-0 (2001)	Author: Cain, David Sponsor: Goolsby, Tony	Relating to the career and technology education programs of public schools.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	Placed on General State Calendar	\| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 1079	76-0 (1999)	Author: Keffer, Jim	Relating to the operation and continuation of the smart jobs fund program.	House: Economic Development	Withdrawn from schedule	\| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business \| Economic & Industrial Development \| Labor--Workforce Development \| MICRO-BUSINESSES \| SMART JOBS PROGRAM
HB 1231	76-0 (1999)	Author: Brimer, Kim	Relating to the abolition of the smart jobs fund program.	House: Economic Development	Referred to Economic Development	\| Economic & Industrial Development \| Labor--Workforce Development \| SMART JOBS PROGRAM
HB 1559	76-0 (1999)	Author: Solis, Jim \| et. al.	Relating to the creation of the high priority program development fund to support vocational and technical education.	House: Higher Education	Companion considered in lieu of in committee	\| Education--Higher--Finance \| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 1916	76-0 (1999)	Author: Oliveira, Rene \| et. al. Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to funding certain job training expenditures through taxes collected by certain industrial development corporations.	House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development	Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99	\| DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 1967	76-0 (1999)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia	Relating to an exclusion from unemployment compensation chargebacks for employers who hire certain recipients of public assistance.	House: Economic Development	Referred to Economic Development	\| Human Services--General \| Labor--Unemployment \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 2029	76-0 (1999)	Author: Solis, Jim \| et. al.	Relating to establishing a workforce coordinator for each public junior college and public technical institute campus.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 2401	76-0 (1999)	Author: Keffer, Jim \| et. al. Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to the establishment of voluntary workforce training programs for certain students.	House: Economic Development Senate: Education	Effective on 9/1/99	\| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 2563	76-0 (1999)	Author: Lewis, Glenn Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to creation of a pilot program to establish individual development accounts for certain low-income individuals.	House: Urban Affairs Senate: Human Services	Effective on 9/1/99	\| Human Services--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2915	76-0 (1999)	Author: Pitts, Jim Sponsor: Sibley, David	Relating to the powers and duties of the executive director of the workforce development division of the Texas Workforce Commission.	House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/99	\| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3333	76-0 (1999)	Author: Tillery, Dale Sponsor: Cain, David	Relating to certain duties of local workforce development boards in connection with the provision of child care.	House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/99	\| Day Care \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
HB 3431	76-0 (1999)	Author: Delisi, Dianne \| et. al. Sponsor: Fraser, Troy	Relating to the development and operation of a workforce development system.	House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/99	\| Economic & Industrial Development \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Legislature \| WORKFORCE & ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS, COUNCIL ON
HB 3480	76-0 (1999)	Author: Greenberg, Sherri \| et. al. Sponsor: Sibley, David	Relating to the membership of a local workforce development board.	House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/99	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
HB 3535	76-0 (1999)	Author: Coleman, Garnet	Relating to the allocation by the Texas Workforce Commission of certain funds for child care services.	House: Economic Development	Referred to Economic Development	\| Day Care \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3596	76-0 (1999)	Author: McClendon, Ruth \| et. al. Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to workforce development services provided by the Texas Workforce Commission or a private vendor under a contract with a local workforce development board.	House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development	Withdrawn from intent calendar	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
HB 3656	76-0 (1999)	Author: Oliveira, Rene \| et. al. Sponsor: Madla, Frank	Relating to the participation of community-based organizations in the skills development fund.	House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/99	\| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 3657	76-0 (1999)	Author: Oliveira, Rene \| et. al. Sponsor: Sibley, David	Relating to the continuation, funding, and operation of certain workforce development programs.	House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/99	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| SMART JOBS PROGRAM \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3660	76-0 (1999)	Author: Maxey, Glen \| et. al. Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo	Relating to service credit under the Teacher Retirement System of Texas for certain work experience of certified career and technology education teachers.	House: Pensions & Investments Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/99	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| Retirement Systems--Teachers \| Science & Technology
HB 3710	76-0 (1999)	Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.	Relating to creation of a homeless employment outreach program by the Texas Workforce Commission	House: Economic Development	Referred to Economic Development	\| HOMELESS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3743	76-0 (1999)	Author: Greenberg, Sherri	Relating to tax credits, refunds, and exemptions.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT \| Taxation--General
HCR 117	76-0 (1999)	Author: Keffer, Jim \| et. al. Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney	Supporting and encouraging the future development and expansion of career and technology academic programs throughout Texas high schools.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	Signed by the Governor	\| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Resolutions--Legislative Policy \| Science & Technology
HCR 132	76-0 (1999)	Author: Palmer, Sue	Memorializing the U.S. Congress to repeal the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) and to transfer control of workforce development programs to the states.	House: Economic Development	Referred to Economic Development	\| Labor--Unemployment \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SB 45	76-0 (1999)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the distribution of certain state and federal job training funds and to the continuation of the smart jobs fund.	Senate: Economic Development	Referred to Economic Development	\| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business \| Economic & Industrial Development \| Labor--Workforce Development \| MICRO-BUSINESSES \| SMART JOBS PROGRAM
SB 228	76-0 (1999)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to a requirement that the Texas Workforce Commission prepare a quarterly budget report.	Senate: Human Services	Referred to Human Services	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 231	76-0 (1999)	Author: Ellis, Rodney Sponsor: Dukes, Dawnna	Relating to a statewide campaign to encourage persons to enter the technology workforce.	House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development	Effective immediately	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| Science & Technology \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 423	76-0 (1999)	Author: Harris, Chris	Relating to the operation, funding, and administration of certain workforce development programs.	Senate: Economic Development	Referred to Economic Development	\| Economic & Industrial Development \| Labor--Workforce Development \| SMART JOBS PROGRAM
SB 722	76-0 (1999)	Author: Luna, Gregory	Relating to the establishment of a high technology training program by the Texas State Technical College System.	Senate: Education	Referred to s/c on Higher Ed. by President	\| BEXAR COUNTY \| Education--Higher--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Science & Technology \| TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
SB 1194	76-0 (1999)	Author: Shapiro, Florence	Relating to the payment of premiums for health care coverage by certain persons who have incurred a compensable injury.	Senate: Economic Development	No action taken in committee	\| Insurance--Life, Health & Accident \| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 1391	76-0 (1999)	Author: Shapleigh, Eliot \| et. al. Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet	Relating to the review by the Texas Workforce Commission of the allocation of certain funds for child care.	House: Economic Development Senate: Human Services	Effective immediately	\| Day Care \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1507	76-0 (1999)	Author: Truan, Carlos \| et. al. Sponsor: Capelo, Jaime	Relating to the evaluation by the Texas Workforce Commission of federal trade adjustment programs designed to assist certain persons in obtaining employment.	House: Economic Development Senate: Human Services	Effective on 9/1/99	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1604	76-0 (1999)	Author: Sibley, David	Relating to the continuation, funding, and operation of the smart jobs fund program.	Senate: Economic Development	Referred to Economic Development	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| MICRO-BUSINESSES \| SMART JOBS PROGRAM
SB 1767	76-0 (1999)	Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo	Relating to service credit under the Teacher Retirement System of Texas for certain work experience of certified career and technology education teachers.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| Retirement Systems--Teachers \| Science & Technology
SB 1780	76-0 (1999)	Author: Fraser, Troy Sponsor: Solis, Jim	Relating to the creation of the high priority program fund to support vocational and technical education.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	Effective on 9/1/99	\| Education--Higher--Finance \| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational \| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 1819	76-0 (1999)	Author: Luna, Gregory Sponsor: Puente, Robert	Relating to the identification of technical education programs that are needed to maintain and improve the state's economic and technological competitiveness.	House: Higher Education Senate: Economic Development	Effective immediately	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| Science & Technology \| TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
SCR 10	76-0 (1999)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Directing the Texas Workforce Commission to submit a report to the 76th Legislature comparing appropriated funds with those actually spent on each commission program and an analysis of the commission's compliance with the uniform statewide accounting system.	Senate: Human Services	Referred to Human Services	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| Resolutions--Legislative Policy \| State Finances--Management & Control \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SCR 11	76-0 (1999)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Directing the Texas Workforce Commission to submit a report to the 76th Legislature that includes an analysis of the commission's compliance with the statewide accounting system.	Senate: Human Services	Referred to Human Services	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| Resolutions--Legislative Policy \| State Finances--Management & Control \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 425	75-0 (1997)	Author: Raymond, Richard \| et. al. Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to the policies of state agencies regarding work and family issues.	House: Economic Development Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/97	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 439	75-0 (1997)	Author: Alvarado, Leo \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of child care training centers for certain recipients of public assistance.	House: Economic Development	Left pending in committee	\| Day Care \| Human Services--Child Services \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 457	75-0 (1997)	Author: Cuellar, Henry \| et. al.	Relating to certain performance measures and evaluations of workforce programs and to the administration of workforce development programs by the Texas Workforce Commission and the Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness.	House: Economic Development	Left pending in committee	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE & ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS, COUNCIL ON \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 511	75-0 (1997)	Author: Coleman, Garnet \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of child care training centers for certain recipients of public assistance.	House: Economic Development	Left pending in committee	\| Human Services--Child Services \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Minors
HB 566	75-0 (1997)	Author: Oliveira, Rene \| et. al. Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to certain deductions from the winnings of lottery winners.	House: Economic Development Senate: State Affairs	Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Labor--Workforce Development \| LOTTERIES \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 568	75-0 (1997)	Author: Oliveira, Rene \| et. al.	Relating to the authority of the Texas Workforce Commission to accept donations.	House: Economic Development	Considered in Calendars	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 905	75-0 (1997)	Author: Lewis, Glenn \| et. al.	Relating to the membership of a local workforce development board.	House: Economic Development	Placed on General State Calendar	\| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 1527	75-0 (1997)	Author: Oliveira, Rene	Relating to the operation and oversight of local workforce development boards.	House: Economic Development	Left pending in committee	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| Salaries & Expenses
HB 1528	75-0 (1997)	Author: Oliveira, Rene Sponsor: Sibley, David	Relating to the smart jobs fund program.	House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development	House appoints conferees-reported	\| Economic & Industrial Development \| Labor--Workforce Development \| SMART JOBS FUND
HB 1639	75-0 (1997)	Author: Raymond, Richard	Relating to the creation and operation of the Texans Work program and the establishment of the Texas employment and training account.	House: Economic Development	Considered in Calendars	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| TEXANS WORK PROGRAM
HB 2139	75-0 (1997)	Author: Chavez, Norma	Relating to a franchise tax credit for the creation of jobs in counties with high unemployment.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| Taxation--Franchise
HB 2408	75-0 (1997)	Author: Davis, Yvonne	Relating to the Communities in Schools program.	House: Economic Development	Referred to Economic Development	\| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 2447	75-0 (1997)	Author: Greenberg, Sherri	Relating to the membership of a local workforce development board.	House: Economic Development	Referred to Economic Development	\| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 2524	75-0 (1997)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to the creation and operation of a pilot program to provide employment and training for certain persons on public assistance.	House: Economic Development	Referred to Economic Development	\| Human Services--General \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 2916	75-0 (1997)	Author: Oliveira, Rene	Relating to the provision of services in local workforce development areas.	House: Economic Development	Subcommittee members named	\| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 2926	75-0 (1997)	Author: Coleman, Garnet \| et. al.	Relating to training for local workforce development boards.	House: Economic Development	Laid on the table subject to call	\| Day Care \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 2927	75-0 (1997)	Author: Coleman, Garnet	Relating to the provision of certain health and human services and to assistance in becoming self-sufficient.	House: Economic Development	Left pending in committee	\| Human Services--Direct Assistance \| Labor--Workforce Development \| SELF-SUFFICIENCY FUND \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2928	75-0 (1997)	Author: Coleman, Garnet \| et. al.	Relating to the creation of the self-sufficiency fund to develop job training for certain recipients of the financial assistance program for persons with dependent children.	House: Economic Development	Placed on General State Calendar	\| Human Services--Direct Assistance \| Labor--Workforce Development \| SELF-SUFFICIENCY FUND \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3116	75-0 (1997)	Author: Greenberg, Sherri \| et. al. Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to work supplementation programs for certain welfare recipients.	House: Economic Development Senate: Health & Human Services	Vetoed by the Governor	\| Human Services--General \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 3130	75-0 (1997)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to a report by the Texas Workforce Commission regarding implementation of the integration of certain state services regarding workforce development.	House: Economic Development	Referred to Economic Development	\| Interim Studies \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3173	75-0 (1997)	Author: Brimer, Kim	Relating to abolishing the Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness and transferring its duties to the division of workforce development of the Texas Workforce Commission.	House: Economic Development	Referred to Economic Development	\| Economic & Industrial Development \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE & ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS, COUNCIL ON \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3426	75-0 (1997)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to requiring the Texas Workforce Commission, local workforce development boards and centers, and certain employers to provide tax assistance to certain working individuals and families.	House: Economic Development	Referred to Economic Development	\| Human Services--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HCR 113	75-0 (1997)	Author: Palmer, Sue	Memorializing the U.S. Congress to repeal the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) and to transfer control of workforce development programs to the states.	House: Economic Development	Received from the House	\| Labor--Unemployment \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 204	75-0 (1997)	Author: Hilderbran, Harvey \| et. al. Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney	Directing the Texas Workforce Commission to implement a subsidized work program for unemployed job applicants.	House: Human Services Senate: Economic Development	Signed by the Governor	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| Resolutions--Legislative Policy \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HCR 325	75-0 (1997)	Author: Coleman, Garnet \| et. al.	Expressing legislative intent to direct the Texas Workforce Commission to structure the Self-Sufficiency Fund to be used for grants.		Filed	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| Resolutions--Legislative Policy \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 213	75-0 (1997)	Author: Ellis, Rodney \| et. al. Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of child-care training center pilot programs for certain recipients of public assistance.	House: Economic Development Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/97	\| Human Services--Child Services \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Minors
SB 417	75-0 (1997)	Author: Ellis, Rodney \| et. al. Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to a report by the Texas Workforce Commission regarding implementation of the integration of certain state services regarding workforce development.	House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development	Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97	\| Interim Studies \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 418	75-0 (1997)	Author: Ellis, Rodney \| et. al.	Relating to certain performance measures and evaluations of workforce programs and to the administration of workforce development programs by the Texas Workforce Commission and the Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness.	Senate: Economic Development	Referred to Economic Development	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE & ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS, COUNCIL ON \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 459	75-0 (1997)	Author: Ellis, Rodney \| et. al. Sponsor: Lewis, Glenn \| et. al.	Relating to the membership of a local workforce development board.	House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/97	\| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 781	75-0 (1997)	Author: Ellis, Rodney \| et. al. Sponsor: Raymond, Richard	Relating to the creation and operation of the Texans Work program and the establishment of individual development accounts in the Texas employment and training account for certain recipients of public assistance.	House: Economic Development Senate: Finance	Effective on 9/1/97	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| TEXANS WORK PROGRAM
SB 828	75-0 (1997)	Author: Ellis, Rodney \| et. al.	Relating to the policies of state agencies regarding work and family issues.	Senate: State Affairs	Co-author authorized	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1004	75-0 (1997)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to deductions from the winnings of lottery winners determined to be delinquent in certain amounts collected by the Texas Workforce Commission.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Labor--Workforce Development \| LOTTERIES \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1006	75-0 (1997)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to certain hearings and investigations conducted by the Texas Workforce Commission.	Senate: Economic Development	Referred to Economic Development	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1043	75-0 (1997)	Author: Truan, Carlos	Relating to the review by the Texas Workforce Commission of the equal employment opportunity practices and other policies of local workforce development programs.	Senate: Economic Development	Referred to Economic Development	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1262	75-0 (1997)	Author: Ellis, Rodney \| et. al. Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to the provision of employment and training for certain persons on public assistance.	House: Economic Development Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/97	\| Human Services--General \| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 1263	75-0 (1997)	Author: Ellis, Rodney \| et. al. Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to requiring the Texas Workforce Commission, local workforce development boards and centers, and certain employers to provide tax assistance to certain individuals and families.	House: Economic Development Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97	\| Human Services--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1490	75-0 (1997)	Author: Ellis, Rodney \| et. al. Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet \| et. al.	Relating to the administration of federal and state-funded child-care programs and to training for local workforce development boards.	House: Economic Development Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/97	\| Day Care \| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 1492	75-0 (1997)	Author: Ellis, Rodney \| et. al.	Relating to the provision of job training for AFDC recipients.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| Human Services--Direct Assistance \| Labor--Workforce Development \| SELF-SUFFICIENCY FUND \| State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1493	75-0 (1997)	Author: Ellis, Rodney \| et. al.	Relating to the provision of certain health and human services and to assistance in becoming self-sufficient.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| Human Services--Direct Assistance \| Labor--Workforce Development \| SELF-SUFFICIENCY FUND \| State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1494	75-0 (1997)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to work supplementation programs for certain welfare recipients.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Left pending in committee	\| Human Services--Direct Assistance \| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 1519	75-0 (1997)	Author: Ellis, Rodney Sponsor: Oliveira, Rene \| et. al.	Relating to the authority of the Texas Workforce Commission to accept donations.	House: Economic Development Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/97	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1692	75-0 (1997)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to the provision of services in local workforce development areas.	Senate: Economic Development	Referred to Economic Development	\| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 1759	75-0 (1997)	Author: Haywood, Tom	Relating to the authority of local workforce boards regarding staffing and evaluations.	Senate: Economic Development	Left pending in committee	\| Labor--Workforce Development
SCR 114	75-0 (1997)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Expressing legislative intent to direct the Texas Workforce Commission to structure the Self-Sufficiency Fund to be used for grants.		Received from the Senate	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| Resolutions--Legislative Policy \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1336	70-0 (1987)	Author: Cuellar, Henry	Relating to the establishment of a job training and work experience program for persons receiving financial assistance under the Aid to Families with Dependent Children program.	House: Human Services	Referred to Human Services	\| Human Services--Direct Assistance \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 1900	70-0 (1987)	Author: Guerrero, Lena	Relating to increasing the number of literate and employable persons in the state of Texas.	House: State Affairs	1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| LITERACY
HB 2235	70-0 (1987)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan Sponsor: Anderson, Richard	Relating to the creation of a jobs program for displaced farmers and other.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources	Vetoed by the Governor	\| Agriculture \| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 996	70-0 (1987)	Author: Brown, J.E.	Relating to the establishment of a job training and work experience program for persons receiving financial assistance under the Aid to Families with Dependent Children program.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services	\| Human Services--Direct Assistance \| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 1103	70-0 (1987)	Author: Anderson, Richard	Relating to the creation of a job-start loan program to provide employment opportunities for certain displaced farmers and other persons.	Senate: Natural Resources	Referred to Natural Resources	\| Agriculture \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 104	70-2 (1987)	Author: Cuellar, Henry	Relating to the establishment of a job search, job training, and work experience program for persons receiving financial assistance under the Aid to Families with Dependent Children Program.	House: Human Services	Coauthor authorized	\| Human Services--Direct Assistance \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 553	69-0 (1985)	Author: Madla, Frank Sponsor: Krier, Cynthia	Relating to certain industrial training programs conducted by the Central Education Agency and to the creation of the Technology Training Board.	House: Business & Commerce Senate: Education	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	\| Education--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| TECHNOLOGY TRAINING BOARD
HB 818	69-0 (1985)	Author: Madla, Frank	Relating to adult education programs for certain industrial skill training.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| ADULT EDUCATION \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 1075	69-0 (1985)	Author: Luna III, Albert Sponsor: Sharp, John	Relating to the implementation of a comprehensive language services program by the Texas Employment Commission.	House: Labor & Employment Relations Senate: State Affairs	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	\| ENGLISH LANGUAGE \| Labor--Workforce Development \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1128	69-0 (1985)	Author: Patterson, Pete	Relating to the creation of a job-training program for prisoners incarcerated in the Texas Department of Corrections.	House: Law Enforcement	Referred to Law Enforcement	\| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 1768	69-0 (1985)	Author: Ceverha, Bill	Relating to job opportunity listings and job referral services.	House: Labor & Employment Relations	Referred to Labor & Employment Rel.	\| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 1804	69-0 (1985)	Author: Moreno, Alex	Relating to the creation and administration of a fund to create employment in areas of natural or economic disasters or chronic unemployment.	House: Urban Affairs	Referred to Urban Affairs	\| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 2158	69-0 (1985)	Author: Richardson, Bob	Relating to job training and employment programs for public assistance recipients.	House: Human Services	Referred to subcommittee	\| Human Services--Direct Assistance \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 178	68-0 (1983)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan Sponsor: Uribe, Hector	Relating to vocational and technical training programs provided by the Texas State Technical Institute.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	\| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 1072	68-0 (1983)	Author: Granoff, Al	Relating to the duty of the Texas Employment Commission to provide employment counseling to prisoners and persons released from prison.	House: Labor and Employment Relations	Placed on daily Major State Calendar	\| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 1073	68-0 (1983)	Author: Granoff, Al	Relating to the creation of a program to establish an industrial park in conjunction with the Texas Department of Corrections.	House: Law Enforcement	Referred to subcommittee	\| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| Labor--Workforce Development \| PRISON LABOR
HB 1194	68-0 (1983)	Author: Criss, Lloyd	Relating to community employment programs established by local governments.	House: Ways & Means	Subcommittee laid on table subject to call	\| City Government--General \| COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS ACT \| County Government--General \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 1299	68-0 (1983)	Author: Geistweidt, Gerald Sponsor: Brown, J.E.	Relating to the establishment of a pilot job training and work experience program for persons receiving financial assistance under the Aid to Families with Dependent Children Program.	House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Resources	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	\| Human Services--Direct Assistance \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 2036	68-0 (1983)	Author: Toomey, Mike	Relating to the establishment of a food stamp workfare program.	House: Human Services	Referred to Committee on Human Services	\| FOOD STAMPS \| Human Services--Food Programs \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 2251	68-0 (1983)	Author: Delco, Wilhelmina Sponsor: Parker, Carl	Relating to the creation of a state job-training program.	House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	\| JOB-TRAINING PARTNERSHIP ACT, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development
HCR 216	68-0 (1983)	Author: Delco, Wilhelmina	Creating the Job Training and Employment Monitoring Committee; directing the committee to review the impact of federal budgetary changes on job training and employment and to make a report to the 69th legislature.	House: House Administration	Referred to Committee on House Administration	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| Legislature \| Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 17	68-0 (1983)	Author: Brown, J.E.	Relating to mandatory participation in a community work experience program by persons receiving financial assistance under the Aid to Families with Dependent Children program.	Senate: Health & Human Resources	Referred to subcommittee	\| Human Services--Direct Assistance \| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 562	68-0 (1983)	Author: Washington, Craig	Relating to the creation and administration of a jobs assistance program and to franchise tax credits for participating employers.	Senate: Health & Human Resources	Referred to subcommittee	\| Human Services--Direct Assistance \| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 933	68-0 (1983)	Author: Parker, Carl	Relating to the creation of a state job-training program.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to Committee on State Affairs	\| JOB-TRAINING ACT, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 1196	68-0 (1983)	Author: Washington, Craig	Relating to the creation and administration of a job-training program for prisoners incarcerated in the Texas Department of Corrections, to the establishment, membership, and powers and duties of the Interagency Council on Prisoner Job Training, and to certain duties of the warden and of the director of the Texas Department of Corrections.	Senate: State Affairs	Reported from committee favorably without amendments	\| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| Labor--Workforce Development \| PRISONER JOB TRAINING, INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON
HB 106	68-2 (1984)	Author: Moreno, Alex	Relating to the creation and administration of a fund to create employment in areas of natural disasters or chronic unemployment.	House: Urban Affairs	Reported from committee favorably with substitute	\| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| JOB OPPORTUNITY BREAKTHROUGH ACT \| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 14	68-2 (1984)	Author: Uribe, Hector	Relating to the creation and administration of a fund to create employment in areas of natural disasters or chronic unemployment.	Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Point of order sustained not within Governor's call	\| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| JOB OPPORTUNITY BREAKTHROUGH ACT \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 1022	67-0 (1981)	Author: Eikenburg, Frank Sponsor: McKnight, Peyton	Relating to criminal law enforcement within Federal Job Corps centers located in certain counties.	House: Security & Sanctions Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately	\| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 116	67-0 (1981)	Author: Brooks, Chet	Relating to the name of the State Manpower Services Council.	Senate: Education	Considered by committee in public hearing	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1998	66-0 (1979)	Author: Schlueter, Stan	Relating to participation in and administration of the employment program established under the Employment Incentive Act.	House: Human Services	Referred to Committee on Human Services	\| Human Services--Direct Assistance \| Labor--Workforce Development
HJR 127	66-0 (1979)	Author: Florence, Buck	Proposing a constitutional amendment permitting the Texas Industrial Commission to issue revenue bonds to develop employment opportunities.	House: Constitutional Amendments	Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments	\| BONDS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HR 66	66-0 (1979)	Author: Hudson III, Samuel	Creating a special interim committee to study problems in obtaining jobs of persons with a history of mental illness.	House: Rules	Referred to Committee on Rules	\| Interim Studies \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Mental Health & Mental Retardation \| Resolutions--Administration
HB 788	65-0 (1977)	Author: Peveto, Wayne Sponsor: Mauzy, Oscar	Relating to the establishment of an apprenticeship system of adult vocational education to train craftsment.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	Effective in 90 days	\| ADULT EDUCATION \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 817	65-0 (1977)	Author: Denton, Betty Sponsor: Brooks, Chet	Relating to the administration by the Texas Employment Commission of a counseling program for the employment of displaced homemakers.	House: Labor Senate: Human Resources	Effective immediately	\| EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Human Services--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Women
HB 1679	65-0 (1977)	Author: Reyes, Ben T. Sponsor: Brooks, Chet	Relating to changing the name of the Center for Human Resources at the University of Houston to the Institute of Labor and Industrial Relations and defining the objectives of the institute.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	Effective in 90 days	\| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Labor--Workforce Development \| UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
HB 1755	65-0 (1977)	Author: Rangel, Irma Sponsor: Truan, Carlos	Relating to educational opportunities and assistance in obtaining employment for persons receiving certain public assistance.	House: Health & Welfare Senate: Human Resources	Effective in 90 days	\| AFDC EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT ACT \| Human Services--Direct Assistance \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 1922	65-0 (1977)	Author: Gaston, Frank	Relating to technical-vocational education.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Committee on Higher Education	\| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Labor--Workforce Development \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2003	65-0 (1977)	Author: Schlueter, Stan	Relating to an employment program for certain welfare recipients.	House: Health & Welfare	Coauthor authorized	\| EMPLOYMENT INCENTIVE ACT \| Human Services--Direct Assistance \| Labor--Workforce Development
HCR 159	65-0 (1977)	Author: Peveto, Wayne Sponsor: Mauzy, Oscar	Authorizing the Chief Clerk of the House to make correction in HB788.		Signed by the Governor	\| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Resolutions--Corrective
HJR 101	65-0 (1977)	Author: Craddick, Tom	Proposing an amendment of the Texas Constitution to provide that the Legislature may permit political subdivisions to develop employment opportunities.	House: Constitutional Amendments	Laid on the table subject to call	\| Labor--Workforce Development \| Political Subdivisions \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 841	65-0 (1977)	Author: Mauzy, Oscar	Relating to establishment of an apprenticeship program of adult vocational education to train craftsmen.	Senate: Education	Referred to subcommittee	\| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 1049	65-0 (1977)	Author: Truan, Carlos	Relating to educational opportunities and assistance in obtaining employment for persons receiving certain public assistance.	Senate: Human Resources	Laid on table subject to call	\| AFDC EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT ACT \| Human Services--Direct Assistance \| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 1189	65-0 (1977)	Author: Mengden, Walter Sponsor: Schlueter, Stan	Relating to an employment program for certain welfare recipients.	House: Health & Welfare Senate: Human Resources	Effective on . . . . . . . . . .	\| EMPLOYMENT INCENTIVE ACT \| Human Services--Direct Assistance \| Labor--Workforce Development
SJR 55	65-0 (1977)	Author: Meier, Bill Sponsor: Craddick, Tom	To provide that the legislature may permit political subdivisions to issue revenue bonds to develop employment opportunities.	House: Constitutional Amendments Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Filed with the Secretary of State	\| BONDS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Political Subdivisions \| Resolutions--Adjournment
HB 141	62-0 (1971)	Author: Denton, Lane	Relating to the creation and administration of a Texas Youth Employment Program by the Parks and Wildlife Department.			\| Labor--Workforce Development \| Minors--General \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT
HB 338	62-0 (1971)	Author: Finney, Dave	Relating to the creation, powers and duties of the Texas Industrial Training Council.			\| Labor--Workforce Development \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 480	62-0 (1971)	Author: Mauzy, Oscar	Relating to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Industrial Training Council.			\| INDUSTRIAL TRAINING COUNCIL, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 99	48-0 (1943)	Author: Stone, William E.	Relating to providing voluntary apprenticeships enabling youths to obtain training that will equip them for profitable employment, etc.			\| Labor--Workforce Development \| Minors--General
SB 135	48-0 (1943)	Author: Moore, Weaver	Relating to providing Workmen's Compensation Insurance for members of the Texas Defense Guard.			\| Labor--Workforce Development \| Military & Veterans
SB 255	47-0 (1941)	Author: Stone, William E.	Relating to providing for a program of voluntary apprenticeship under approved apprentice agreements providing facilities for training and guidance in the arts and crafts of industries and trade.			\| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 630	46-0 (1939)	Author: Winfree, Sr., Joseph Edwin \| et. al.	Relating to providing for voluntary apprenticeship to open to young people the opportunity to obtain training that will equip them for profitable employment and citizenship.			\| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 735	46-0 (1939)	Author: Boyd, James Rush \| et. al.	Relating to authorizing the Commissioners Court of any county in this State or the governing body of any other subdivision of this State to enter into agreements with the Texas State Employment Service for the establishment and maintenance of a free public employment service within such county or political subdivision and authorizing the Commissioners Court of any county or the governing body of any other political subdivision to appropriate and expend moneys for such purpose.			\| Labor--Workforce Development \| STATE EMPLOYMENT SERVICE, TEXAS
SB 171	46-0 (1939)	Author: Spears, J. Franklin \| et. al.	Relating to providing for voluntary apprenticeship to open to young people the opportunity to obtain training that will equip them for profitable employment and citizenship.			\| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 86	41-1 (1929)	Author: Neal, Mary Elizabeth "Margie"	Relating to accepting the provisions and benefits of an Act of Congress passed June 2, 1920 and amended June 5, 1924, entitled "An Act to provide for the promotion of vocational rehabilitation of persons disabled in industry or otherwise, and their return to civil employment".			\| Disabilities, Persons with \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 481	40-0 (1927)	Author: Holder, Ray	Relating to providing for the vocational rehabilitation and placement of physically disabled persons; making an appropriation.			\| Disabilities, Persons with \| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 424	40-0 (1927)	Author: Love, Thomas Bell \| et. al.	Relating to providing for the vocational rehabilitation and placement of physically disabled persons; to make an appropriation of Ten Thousand Dollars to make the law effective.			\| Disabilities, Persons with \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 203	37-0 (1921)	Author: Rice, Charles Culberson \| et. al.	Relating to a certain Act creating a work shop for the adult blind of the State.			\| Disabilities, Persons with \| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 145	37-0 (1921)	Author: Witt, Edgar E.	Relating to the appointment of a Board to co-operate with the Federal Government on Vocational Education; providing for an appropriation relating to disabled soldiers.			\| Disabilities, Persons with \| Labor--Workforce Development
SB 166	37-0 (1921)	Author: Hall, William L.	Relating to establishing a Texas Industrial School and Workshop for the adult blind of the State.			\| Disabilities, Persons with \| Labor--Workforce Development
HB 212	35-0 (1917)	Author: Tillotson, Leonard E. \| et. al.	Relating to establishing an Industrial School and workshop for the adult blind; providing an appropriation.			\| Disabilities, Persons with \| Labor--Workforce Development \| TEXAS INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL & WORKSHOP FOR THE ADULT BLIND OF THE STATE

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