Labor--workforce Development

State (Texas)
Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to authorizing development corporations to finance projects to support primary job training facilities and programs at certain educational institutions. [HB-292] [Economic Development ] [Education ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Funding ]
Relating to authorizing development corporations to finance projects to support primary job training facilities and programs at certain educational institutions.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Roberto Alonzo Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/30/2015

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State (Texas)
Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the development and alignment by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of curricula for certain educational programs. [HB-2628] [Education ]
Relating to the development and alignment by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of curricula for certain educational programs.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Travis Clardy Effective On 9/1/15 on 06/03/2015

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State (Texas)
Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a study and report on online law schools and on the licensing of attorneys who obtain degrees through online or correspondence law schools or who become licensed through other nontraditional methods. [HB-2446] [Education ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to a study and report on online law schools and on the licensing of attorneys who obtain degrees through online or correspondence law schools or who become licensed through other nontraditional methods.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. James White Read First Time on 03/13/2015

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State (Texas)
Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the retention and use of sales tax revenue collected by certain retailers to provide job training and placement services to certain persons; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty. [HB-2341] [Taxes ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Economic Development ]
Relating to the retention and use of sales tax revenue collected by certain retailers to provide job training and placement services to certain persons; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Kirk Watson Co-sponsor Authorized on 05/21/2015

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State (Texas)
Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the powers of the Greater Greenspoint Management District of Harris County. [HB-2200] [Community Development ]
Relating to the powers of the Greater Greenspoint Management District of Harris County.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Sylvia Garcia Effective Immediately on 05/28/2015

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State (Texas)
Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the establishment of a regional center for public safety excellence in the Rio Grande Valley. [HB-1887] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ] [Community Development ] [Criminal Justice ]
Relating to the establishment of a regional center for public safety excellence in the Rio Grande Valley.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ryan Guillen Effective Immediately on 06/17/2015

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State (Texas)
Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to creation of an employment-first task force advisory committee. [HB-1809] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Disabilities ]
Relating to creation of an employment-first task force advisory committee.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Elliott Naishtat Read First Time on 03/16/2015

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State (Texas)
Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the establishment of an innovative workforce training center in the Rio Grande Valley. [HB-1712] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Economic Development ] [Education ] [Community Development ]
Relating to the establishment of an innovative workforce training center in the Rio Grande Valley.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Rene Oliveira Scheduled For Public Hearing In S/c On . . . on 04/02/2015

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State (Texas)
Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workforce Investment Council, including assumption of the duties of the Texas Skill Standards Board. [HB-1606] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Education ] [Economic Development ]
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workforce Investment Council, including assumption of the duties of the Texas Skill Standards Board.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Richard Raymond Effective On 9/1/15 on 05/23/2015

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State (Texas)
Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. [HB-1384] [Education ]
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ryan Guillen Placed On General State Calendar on 05/14/2015

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State (Texas)
Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a requirement that each state university's Internet website include a link to certain employment data. [HB-1287] [Education ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Data Privacy ]
Relating to a requirement that each state university's Internet website include a link to certain employment data.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Konni Burton Effective Immediately on 06/17/2015

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State (Texas)
Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the creation of the Recruit Texas Program to facilitate the relocation to or expansion in this state of employers offering complex or high-skilled employment opportunities. [HB-1155] [Economic Development ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Small Business ]
Relating to the creation of the Recruit Texas Program to facilitate the relocation to or expansion in this state of employers offering complex or high-skilled employment opportunities.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Angie Button Placed On Intent Calendar on 05/27/2015

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State (Texas)
Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs. [HB-1047] [Taxes ] [Education ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Small Business ] [Economic Development ]
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Paul Workman Read First Time on 03/04/2015

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State (Texas)
Texas 83rd Legislature 3rd Special Session

Relating to authorizing certain general infrastructure projects to be undertaken by Type B economic development corporations. [HB-14] [Economic Development ] [Infrastructure ]
Relating to authorizing certain general infrastructure projects to be undertaken by Type B economic development corporations.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Matt Schaefer Filed on 08/01/2013

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State (Texas)
Texas 83rd Legislature Regular Session

Relating to partnerships between the Texas State Technical College System and public junior colleges. [SB-922] [Education ] [Community Development ] [Economic Development ]
Relating to partnerships between the Texas State Technical College System and public junior colleges.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Schwertner Referred To Higher Education on 04/30/2013

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State (Texas)
Texas 83rd Legislature Regular Session

Relating to unemployment compensation eligibility and chargebacks regarding certain persons who leave work to attend training. [SB-844] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Unemployment ] [Education ]
Relating to unemployment compensation eligibility and chargebacks regarding certain persons who leave work to attend training.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Rodney Ellis Referred To Economic & Small Business Development on 04/15/2013

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State (Texas)
Texas 83rd Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Essential Workers Program; imposing fees. [SB-738] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Taxes ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Public Health ] [Economic Development ]
Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Essential Workers Program; imposing fees.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Kirk Watson Read First Time on 02/25/2013

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State (Texas)
Texas 83rd Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the establishment of the Texas Fast Start Program to promote rapid delivery of workforce education and development. [SB-441] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Economic Development ] [Education ]
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Fast Start Program to promote rapid delivery of workforce education and development.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Schwertner Effective Immediately on 06/10/2013

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State (Texas)
Texas 83rd Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the transfer of adult education and literacy programs from the Texas Education Agency to the Texas Workforce Commission. [SB-307] [Education ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
Relating to the transfer of adult education and literacy programs from the Texas Education Agency to the Texas Workforce Commission.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Eddie Lucio Effective On 9/1/13 on 05/18/2013

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State (Texas)
Texas 83rd Legislature Regular Session

Relating to employment, higher education, and state purchasing programs for veterans. [SB-1737] [Education ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Veterans ]
Relating to employment, higher education, and state purchasing programs for veterans.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Leticia Van De Putte Read First Time on 03/25/2013

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