By Merritt H.B. No. 3432
77R5237 KSD-D
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
1-1 AN ACT
1-2 relating to the establishment of a program for the training of oil
1-3 and gas extraction workers at Texas A&M International University.
1-4 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
1-5 SECTION 1. Subchapter F, Chapter 87, Education Code, is
1-6 amended by adding Section 87.505 to read as follows:
1-7 Sec. 87.505. TRAINING PROGRAM FOR OIL AND GAS EXTRACTION
1-8 WORKERS. (a) The board of regents of The Texas A&M University
1-9 System shall establish an educational, non-degree-granting program
1-10 at Texas A&M International University for the training of
1-11 professional and nonprofessional oil and gas extraction workers to
1-12 ensure the development of a skilled oil and gas extraction
1-13 workforce.
1-14 (b) At the request of Texas A&M International University,
1-15 the Railroad Commission of Texas shall provide information to
1-16 assist the establishment of the program at the university.
1-17 (c) The board of regents may solicit and accept gifts,
1-18 grants, and donations from any source to aid in the establishment,
1-19 maintenance, and operation of the program.
1-20 (d) Texas A&M International University, from available
1-21 funds, may provide financial assistance to oil and gas extraction
1-22 workers participating in the program, including stipends,
1-23 scholarships, and reduced tuition.
1-24 SECTION 2. (a) This Act takes effect September 1, 2001.
2-1 (b) The board of regents of The Texas A&M University System
2-2 shall establish a training program for oil and gas extraction
2-3 workers at Texas A&M International University as required by
2-4 Section 87.505, Education Code, as added by this Act, not later
2-5 than September 1, 2002.