Amend CSHB 1 (house committee printing) as follows:

(1)  In Article VII of the bill, in the appropriations to the Texas Workforce Commission, increase the General Revenue Fund appropriations for Strategy A.1.1, Local Workforce Connection Services (page VII-32), by the amount of $5,000,000 for the state fiscal year ending August 31, 2024.

(2)  In Article VII of the bill, in the appropriations to the Texas Workforce Commission, reduce the General Revenue Fund appropriations for Strategy B.3.1, State Workforce Services (page VII-33), by the amount of $5,000,000 for the state fiscal year ending August 31, 2024.

(3)  In Article VII of the bill, following the appropriations to the Texas Workforce Commission (page VII-33), add the following appropriately numbered rider and renumber subsequent riders accordingly:

____.  Workforce Development Grant. Out of general revenue appropriated above to the Texas Workforce Commission for Strategy A.1.1, Local Workforce Connection Services, the commission shall, to the extent permitted by general law, allocate $5,000,000 for the state fiscal year ending August 31, 2024, for the purpose of providing grants to a nonprofit entity that provides health care and hospitality workforce development services in South Dallas communities.

(4)  Adjust totals and methods of financing accordingly.