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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 3864 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, AndrewSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 4279 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, AlexSponsor: 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
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
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
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
SB 50 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 770 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 1321 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the state plan for career and technology education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
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
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
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
SB 1800 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the provision of child care.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 1669 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: 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
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
HB 1949 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
HB 2818 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HR 2181 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 700.
Reported enrolled
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 756 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: 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
SB 1055 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
SB 1636 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Price, Four
Relating to an annual report prepared by the Health Professions Council.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
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
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
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
SB 1758 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: 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
SB 1818 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: 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
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
SB 2038 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: 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
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
SB 2109 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the state plan for career and technology education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2202 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, PatSponsor: 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
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
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
SR 835 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on HB 700.
Reported enrolled
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
HB 2431 85-0 (2017)
Author: Deshotel, JoeSponsor: 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
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
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
HB 2729 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: 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
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
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
HB 2911 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 3706 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 455 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: 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
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
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
SB 497 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: 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
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
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
SB 634 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: 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
SB 719 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 2027 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: 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
SB 2084 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: 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
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
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
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
HB 757 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the College Credit for Heroes program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
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
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
HB 1287 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, RonSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 2200 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the powers of the Greater Greenspoint Management District of Harris County.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
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
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
HB 2628 84-0 (2015)
Author: Clardy, TravisSponsor: 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
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
HB 3062 84-0 (2015)
Author: Clardy, TravisSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the Jobs and Education for Texans Grant Program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 1351 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: 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
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
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
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
SB 1625 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to consumer information regarding career schools and colleges.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
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
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
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
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
HB 939 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, JohnSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 1967 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deshotel, JoeSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 3028 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, JohnSponsor: 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
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
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
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
HB 3640 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pitts, JimSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 1200 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: 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
SB 1226 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: 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
SB 1294 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, WendySponsor: 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
SB 1609 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the training of employees of certain covered entities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 264 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: 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
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
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
SB 40 82-1 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Essential Workers Program.
Filed
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
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
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
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
HB 785 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to employment services for persons with disabilities.
House: Human Services
Considered in Calendars
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 1463 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 2576 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 2074 80-0 (2007)
Author: Krusee, MikeSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the creation of the East Williamson County Multi-Institution Teaching Center.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
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
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
HB 3074 80-0 (2007)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to advertising of entities that contract with local workforce development boards.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 62 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
SB 1485 80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: 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
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
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
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
HB 720 79-0 (2005)
Author: Berman, LeoSponsor: 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
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
HB 1253 79-0 (2005)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to projects that may be undertaken by certain development corporations for career centers.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 2604 79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: 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
HB 2837 79-0 (2005)
Author: Allen, RaySponsor: 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
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
HB 3113 79-0 (2005)
Author: Corte, Jr., FrankSponsor: 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
SB 212 79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: 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
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
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
SB 998 79-0 (2005)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to contracts with local workforce development boards.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
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
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 . . . . .
SB 1395 79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 1017 78-0 (2003)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to subsidized child-care services.
House: Human Services
Postponed
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 3179 78-0 (2003)
Author: Homer, MarkSponsor: 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
HB 3238 78-0 (2003)
Author: Smith, Todd
Relating to workforce efficiency reviews performed by the governor.
House: Government Reform
Referred to Government Reform
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 280 78-0 (2003)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: 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
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
SB 523 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to subsidized child-care services.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
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
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
SB 968 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: 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
SB 1078 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the administration of certain adult education and literacy programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1183 78-0 (2003)
Author: Deuell, BobSponsor: 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
SB 1343 78-0 (2003)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the regulation and operation of certain career schools and colleges.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/03
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
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
SB 1876 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ratliff, BillSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 935 77-0 (2001)
Author: Solis, JimSponsor: 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
HB 936 77-0 (2001)
Author: Solis, JimSponsor: 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
HB 1004 77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: 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
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
HB 1006 77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: 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
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
HB 1271 77-0 (2001)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to strategic plans performed by state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1348 77-0 (2001)
Author: Villarreal, MikeSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 2327 77-0 (2001)
Author: Solis, JimSponsor: 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
HB 2503 77-0 (2001)
Author: Homer, MarkSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 2786 77-0 (2001)
Author: Noriega, RickSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 429 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: 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
SB 491 77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to strategic plans performed by state agencies.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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
SB 587 77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 1354 77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to career and technology education and training.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
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
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
SB 1656 77-0 (2001)
Author: Sibley, DavidSponsor: 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
SB 1731 77-0 (2001)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the career and technology education programs of public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 2563 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lewis, GlennSponsor: 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
HB 2915 76-0 (1999)
Author: Pitts, JimSponsor: 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
HB 3333 76-0 (1999)
Author: Tillery, DaleSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 3743 76-0 (1999)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri
Relating to tax credits, refunds, and exemptions.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
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
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
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
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
SB 231 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to a statewide campaign to encourage persons to enter the technology workforce.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 1780 76-0 (1999)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: 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
SB 1819 76-0 (1999)
Author: Luna, GregorySponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 1528 75-0 (1997)
Author: Oliveira, ReneSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to the smart jobs fund program.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
House appoints conferees-reported
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
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
HB 2408 75-0 (1997)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the Communities in Schools program.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 1519 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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.
HB 2235 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: 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
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
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
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
HB 553 69-0 (1985)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
HB 1075 69-0 (1985)
Author: Luna III, AlbertSponsor: 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
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.
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
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
HB 178 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Uribe, Hector
Relating to vocational and technical training programs provided by the Texas State Technical Institute.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
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
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
HB 1299 68-0 (1983)
Author: Geistweidt, GeraldSponsor: 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
HB 2251 68-0 (1983)
Author: Delco, WilhelminaSponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to the creation of a state job-training program.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 1022 67-0 (1981)
Author: Eikenburg, FrankSponsor: McKnight, Peyton
Relating to criminal law enforcement within Federal Job Corps centers located in certain counties.
House: Security & Sanctions Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
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
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
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
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
HB 788 65-0 (1977)
Author: Peveto, WayneSponsor: 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
HB 817 65-0 (1977)
Author: Denton, BettySponsor: 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
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
HB 1755 65-0 (1977)
Author: Rangel, IrmaSponsor: 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
HB 1922 65-0 (1977)
Author: Gaston, Frank
Relating to technical-vocational education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Committee on Higher Education
HB 2003 65-0 (1977)
Author: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to an employment program for certain welfare recipients.
House: Health & Welfare
Coauthor authorized
HCR 159 65-0 (1977)
Author: Peveto, WayneSponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Authorizing the Chief Clerk of the House to make correction in HB788.
Signed by the Governor
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
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
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
SB 1189 65-0 (1977)
Author: Mengden, WalterSponsor: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to an employment program for certain welfare recipients.
House: Health & Welfare Senate: Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SJR 55 65-0 (1977)
Author: Meier, BillSponsor: 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
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.
HB 338 62-0 (1971)
Author: Finney, Dave
Relating to the creation, powers and duties of the Texas Industrial Training Council.
SB 480 62-0 (1971)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Industrial Training Council.
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.
SB 135 48-0 (1943)
Author: Moore, Weaver
Relating to providing Workmen's Compensation Insurance for members of the Texas Defense Guard.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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".
HB 481 40-0 (1927)
Author: Holder, Ray
Relating to providing for the vocational rehabilitation and placement of physically disabled persons; making an appropriation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
