Floor Packet Page No. 348 Amend CSHB 1 in Article III by adding the following appropriately numbered rider after the appropriations to the Texas Education Agency: ____. Reduction In Funding Of Career And Technology Programs. To the extent the commissioner is required to reduce funding appropriated under Strategy A.1.1, FSP - Equalized Operations for career and technology education programs, the commissioner shall reduce funding for each career and technology program by the same percentage as the reduction for any other career and technology program.