Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
HB 2768 creates a new state-recognized IT apprenticeship credential that legally substitutes for a four-year Bachelor’s degree for specific state agency positions. This legislation immediately alters the recruitment landscape by lowering the barrier to entry for government IT roles and authorizes private government contractors to serve as official apprenticeship host sites.
Rep. Giovanni Capriglione·House Bill·Regular Session
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Standard regulatory changes (effective 2025-05-29). Review during normal business planning.
Affected business types:
lowMinimal cost impact anticipated.
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Common questions about HB2768
HB 2768 creates a new state-recognized IT apprenticeship credential that legally substitutes for a four-year Bachelor’s degree for specific state agency positions. This legislation immediately alters the recruitment landscape by lowering the barrier to entry for government IT roles and authorizes private government contractors to serve as official apprenticeship host sites.
HB2768 was authored by Texas Representative Giovanni Capriglione during the Regular Session.
HB2768 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on May 29, 2025.
HB2768 is enforced by Department of Information Resources, State Auditor's Office and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).
The regulatory priority for HB2768 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of HB2768 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
HB2768 addresses topics including education, education--junior college districts, electronic information systems, labor and labor--workforce development.
Key dates for HB2768: Effective date is 2025-05-29. Rulemaking: Update intra-agency career ladder to formally allow an Associate Degree plus the new Apprenticeship Credential to substitute for a four-year Baccalaureate degree. (Immediate/Ongoing); Review state position classification plan and revise relevant job descriptions to incorporate the new credential substitution. (Immediate/Ongoing). Cons
HB2768 primarily affects employers and workforce development organizations, technology companies and data processors. These businesses should review the legislation with their legal and compliance teams to understand potential impacts.
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