Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
SB 2925 establishes a temporary Task Force on Modernizing Manufacturing to design future state incentives and workforce grants, effective September 1, 2025. While the law imposes no immediate regulatory mandates or fees, manufacturers must engage immediately to ensure their specific operational models are included in the Task Force’s October 2026 recommendations for legislative funding.
Sen. Cesar Blanco·Senate Bill·Regular Session
Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office (Office of the Governor)
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Standard regulatory changes (effective 2025-09-01). Review during normal business planning.
Affected business types:
lowMinimal cost impact anticipated.
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
No immediate amendments required.
*Future Outlook:* Review Master Service Agreements (MSAs) with technology and automation vendors. Ensure provisions allow for data sharing regarding efficiency gains, as future state grants derived from this Task Force’s work will likely require proof of ROI and technological maturity.
No immediate certification requirements.
*Strategic Action:* HR departments should begin documenting specific "skills gaps" preventing the adoption of new machinery. The Task Force includes the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) and is mandated to address workforce needs; specific data on training deficits will be necessary to shape the grant programs they recommend.
No new statutory filings.
*Internal Audit Required:* To prepare for potential testimony or data submission to the Task Force, generate an internal report detailing:
None.
The Legislative Budget Board anticipates no fiscal implication to the State or local governments, and no fees are levied on businesses by this bill.
The statute leaves critical definitions to the discretion of the Governor’s Office and the Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office:
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Common questions about SB2925
SB 2925 establishes a temporary Task Force on Modernizing Manufacturing to design future state incentives and workforce grants, effective September 1, 2025. While the law imposes no immediate regulatory mandates or fees, manufacturers must engage immediately to ensure their specific operational models are included in the Task Force’s October 2026 recommendations for legislative funding.
SB2925 was authored by Texas Senator Cesar Blanco during the Regular Session.
SB2925 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on May 28, 2025.
SB2925 is enforced by Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office (Office of the Governor).
The regulatory priority for SB2925 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of SB2925 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
SB2925 addresses topics including electronic information systems, governor, labor, labor--workforce development and state agencies, boards & commissions.
Key dates for SB2925: Effective date is 2025-09-01. Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
SB2925 primarily affects employers and workforce development organizations, manufacturers and industrial facilities, Texas businesses and commercial enterprises. These businesses should review the legislation with their legal and compliance teams to understand potential impacts.
JD Key Consulting is an Austin, Texas-based government affairs firm led by James Dickey, former Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas. We specialize in Texas regulatory compliance and legislative strategy for data centers, energy, banking, and manufacturing.
