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House Bill 2784 |
House Author: Phelan et al. |
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Effective: 9-1-19 |
Senate Sponsor: Alvarado et al. |
House Bill 2784 amends the Labor Code to require the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to establish and administer the Texas industry-recognized apprenticeship programs grant program. The program's purpose is to address the immediate industrial workforce needs of Texas resulting from the impact of Hurricane Harvey and overall workforce shortages by encouraging the private sector to develop qualifying apprenticeship programs. The bill establishes the Texas industry-recognized apprenticeship fund, sets out eligibility criteria for apprenticeship program operators to receive program grants, and sets out provisions relating to the funding to be awarded per participant trained, including maximum amounts. The bill requires the TWC to submit and publish a certain annual report on grants made under the program. Implementation of a provision of this bill by the TWC is mandatory only if a specific appropriation is made for that purpose.