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House Bill 696 |
House Author: Blanco et al. |
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Effective: 6-10-19 |
Senate Sponsor: Powell et al. |
House Bill 696 amends the Labor Code to require the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to establish and administer the operation welcome home program to expedite the entry of certain veterans and military service members into the workforce through enhanced employment services. The bill requires the TWC, in consultation with the Texas Veterans Commission, to establish a Texas veterans leadership program to serve as a resource and referral network connecting veterans with tools and local, state, and federal resources. The bill requires the leadership program to employ veterans to serve as veteran resource and referral specialists.