Workforce Commission, Texas

State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Requesting the Texas Workforce Commission to seek a TANF waiver that would allow TWC to partner with charitable organizations and community colleges for child care, education, and job training. [SCR-19] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Education ] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Poverty ]
Requesting the Texas Workforce Commission to seek a TANF waiver that would allow TWC to partner with charitable organizations and community colleges for child care, education, and job training.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Perry Read First Time on 02/27/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the establishment of a Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) program and to the repeal of the tech-prep program. [HB-1842] [Education ] [Technology and Innovation ]
Relating to the establishment of a Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) program and to the repeal of the tech-prep program.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eddie Lucio Read First Time on 03/09/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination regarding military service members and military veterans. [HB-1801] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Veterans ] [Military ] [Human Rights ]
Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination regarding military service members and military veterans.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cesar Blanco Comte Report Filed With Committee Coordinator on 05/05/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to information regarding private employers who have veteran's employment preference policies. [HB-1803] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Veterans ]
Relating to information regarding private employers who have veteran's employment preference policies.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ryan Guillen Comm. Report Sent To Local & Consent Calendar on 05/01/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the establishment by the Texas Workforce Commission of a career and technical education workforce specialist pilot program. [HB-1700] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Education ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Economic Development ]
Relating to the establishment by the Texas Workforce Commission of a career and technical education workforce specialist pilot program.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Hubert Vo Read First Time on 03/13/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the transfer of certain unused franchise tax credits. [HB-1621] [Taxes ] [Small Business ] [Economic Development ]
Relating to the transfer of certain unused franchise tax credits.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Dwayne Bohac Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/12/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a task force to coordinate and make recommendations on parent engagement and education programs provided by state agencies. [HB-1522] [Education ] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ]
Relating to a task force to coordinate and make recommendations on parent engagement and education programs provided by state agencies.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alma A. Allen Read First Time on 05/09/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to requiring state contractors and political subdivisions of this state to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify, and authorizing the suspension of certain licenses held by private employers for the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in this state; authorizing a fee. [HB-1453] [Immigration ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Small Business ] [Law Enforcement ] [Human Rights ]
Relating to requiring state contractors and political subdivisions of this state to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify, and authorizing the suspension of certain licenses held by private employers for the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in this state; authorizing a fee.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Greg Bonnen Read First Time on 03/07/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to restrictions or conditions on certain payments to the Texas Workforce Commission. [HB-1432] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Unemployment ]
Relating to restrictions or conditions on certain payments to the Texas Workforce Commission.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Eddie Lucio Signed By The Governor on 05/28/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the creation of a task force to identify opportunities for academic credit and industry recognition for inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. [SB-677] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Education ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the creation of a task force to identify opportunities for academic credit and industry recognition for inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Borris L. Miles Comte Report Filed With Committee Coordinator on 05/20/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program. [HB-1369] [Education ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Grants ] [Economic Development ]
Relating to the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Travis Clardy Placed On Local, Consent, And Res. Calendar on 05/12/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to reporting requirements for certain skills development fund workforce training program providers. [SB-634] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Education ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Economic Development ]
Relating to reporting requirements for certain skills development fund workforce training program providers.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Angie Chen Button Effective On 9/1/17 on 06/09/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the classification of workers for purposes of the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act; providing a penalty. [HB-1304] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Unemployment ] [Workers' Compensation ]
Relating to the classification of workers for purposes of the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act; providing a penalty.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Oscar Longoria Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/20/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to information regarding private employers who have veteran's employment preference policies. [SB-588] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Veterans ]
Relating to information regarding private employers who have veteran's employment preference policies.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Eddie Lucio Signed By The Governor on 06/01/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the classification of workers for purposes of the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act; providing a penalty. [SB-592] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Unemployment ] [Workers' Compensation ]
Relating to the classification of workers for purposes of the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act; providing a penalty.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Eddie Lucio Read First Time on 02/08/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the establishment of a Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) program and to the repeal of the tech-prep program. [HB-1237] [Education ] [Technology and Innovation ]
Relating to the establishment of a Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) program and to the repeal of the tech-prep program.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Linda Koop Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/25/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the establishment of a Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) program and to the repeal of the tech-prep program. [SB-22] [Education ] [Technology and Innovation ]
Relating to the establishment of a Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) program and to the repeal of the tech-prep program.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Donna Howard Signed By The Governor on 05/27/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the expansion of applied workforce learning opportunities in this state, including through the establishment of the Texas Industry Internship Challenge. [SB-574] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Education ] [Economic Development ] [Small Business ]
Relating to the expansion of applied workforce learning opportunities in this state, including through the establishment of the Texas Industry Internship Challenge.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Borris L. Miles Read First Time on 02/08/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the suspension of certain licenses held by private employers for the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in this state; authorizing a fee. [HB-1222] [Immigration ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the suspension of certain licenses held by private employers for the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in this state; authorizing a fee.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Lang Read First Time on 02/22/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the expansion of the College Credit for Heroes program to lower-division public institutions of higher education offering degrees in certain fields. [HB-1192] [Education ] [Veterans ]
Relating to the expansion of the College Credit for Heroes program to lower-division public institutions of higher education offering degrees in certain fields.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ryan Guillen Placed On Local, Consent, And Res. Calendar on 05/12/2017

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