Texas 89th Legislature
Labor--workforce Development
2 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 19 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
2 bills require immediate attention
Relating to college, career, and military readiness in public schools, including career and technology education programs, the Financial Aid for Swift Transfer (FAST) program, and the Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership (R-PEP) program, funding for those programs under the Foundation School Program, and workforce reporting to support those programs, to the public school accountability system, and to the new instructional facility allotment and the permissible uses of funding under the Foundation School Program.
Relating to requiring that competency-based baccalaureate degree programs be offered at certain public institutions of higher education.
Labor--workforce Development Filing Activity
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All Bills (23)
Relating to support for the development of the nuclear energy industry.
Relating to support for the development of the nuclear energy industry.
Relating to college, career, and military readiness in public schools, including career and technology education programs, the Financial Aid for Swift Transfer (FAST) program, and the Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership (R-PEP) program, funding for those programs under the Foundation School Program, and workforce reporting to support those programs, to the public school accountability system, and to the new instructional facility allotment and the permissible uses of funding under the Foundation School Program.
Relating to college, career, and military readiness in public schools, including career and technology education programs, the Financial Aid for Swift Transfer (FAST) program, and the Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership (R-PEP) program, funding for those programs under the Foundation School Program, and workforce reporting to support those programs, to the public school accountability system, and to the new instructional facility allotment and the permissible uses of funding under the Foundation School Program.
Relating to the use of funds awarded under the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program.
Relating to the use of funds awarded under the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program.
Relating to the fee amounts prescribed by the secretary of state for expedited commercial and business record searches or filings and the exemption from the franchise tax and certain filing fees for veteran-owned businesses.
Relating to the fee amounts prescribed by the secretary of state for expedited commercial and business record searches or filings and the exemption from the franchise tax and certain filing fees for veteran-owned businesses.
Relating to a study on changes to performance tier funding for dual credit or dual enrollment courses under the public junior college state finance program and the capacity of the state's workforce to teach dual credit or dual enrollment courses.
Relating to a study on changes to performance tier funding for dual credit or dual enrollment courses under the public junior college state finance program and the capacity of the state's workforce to teach dual credit or dual enrollment courses.
Relating to the establishment of the Building Better Futures Program to support educational and occupational skills training opportunities and support services for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities at public and private institutions of higher education.
Relating to the establishment of the Building Better Futures Program to support educational and occupational skills training opportunities and support services for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities at public and private institutions of higher education.
Relating to the development of a state information technology apprenticeship credential offered by public junior colleges or public technical institutes to address shortages in the state information resources workforce.
Relating to the development of a state information technology apprenticeship credential offered by public junior colleges or public technical institutes to address shortages in the state information resources workforce.
Relating to the Polytechnic College at Sam Houston State University, including the college's eligibility to participate in certain programs.
Relating to the Polytechnic College at Sam Houston State University, including the college's eligibility to participate in certain programs.
Relating to the Texas Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs Grant Program.
Relating to the Texas Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs Grant Program.
Relating to the establishment of the Health Professions Workforce Coordinating Council and a workgroup on nursing career pathways and the abolition of the statewide health coordinating council and the nursing advisory committee of that council.
Relating to the establishment of the Health Professions Workforce Coordinating Council and a workgroup on nursing career pathways and the abolition of the statewide health coordinating council and the nursing advisory committee of that council.
Relating to state employment opportunities for individuals who do not hold a bachelor's degree.
Relating to state employment opportunities for individuals who do not hold a bachelor's degree.
Relating to creation of a grant program for certain peace officers who hold a master proficiency certificate.
Relating to creation of a grant program for certain peace officers who hold a master proficiency certificate.
Relating to requiring that competency-based baccalaureate degree programs be offered at certain public institutions of higher education.
Relating to requiring that competency-based baccalaureate degree programs be offered at certain public institutions of higher education.
Relating to establishing a child-care services waiting list priority for the children of certain child-care workers.
Relating to establishing a child-care services waiting list priority for the children of certain child-care workers.
Relating to a rural community-based care pilot program.
Relating to a rural community-based care pilot program.
Relating to the use of the skills development fund by certain entities.
Relating to the use of the skills development fund by certain entities.
Relating to certain planning and evaluation requirements with respect to certain workforce development programs in this state.
Relating to certain planning and evaluation requirements with respect to certain workforce development programs in this state.
Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding health physics education in this state.
Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding health physics education in this state.
Relating to the establishment by the Texas Workforce Commission of an advanced nuclear energy workforce development program.
Relating to the establishment by the Texas Workforce Commission of an advanced nuclear energy workforce development program.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas forensic analyst apprenticeship pilot program.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas forensic analyst apprenticeship pilot program.
Relating to the participation of certain juvenile justice entities in the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program.
Relating to the participation of certain juvenile justice entities in the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program.
Relating to the establishment of the Rural Workforce Development Grant Program.
Relating to the establishment of the Rural Workforce Development Grant Program.
Relating to the establishment of the Task Force on Modernizing Manufacturing.
Relating to the establishment of the Task Force on Modernizing Manufacturing.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on labor--workforce development passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 23 laws related to labor--workforce development. These bills were authored by 17 different legislators and address various aspects of labor--workforce development policy in Texas.
- Did labor--workforce development bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Labor--workforce Development legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 13 House bills and 10 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most labor--workforce development bills?
- The leading authors of labor--workforce development legislation include Rep. Keith Bell (R) with 3 bills, Rep. Caroline Harris Davila (R) with 2 bills, Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D) with 2 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on labor--workforce development issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for labor--workforce development legislation?
- Among the 23 labor--workforce development bills enacted, 1 have critical compliance urgency and 10 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to labor--workforce development in Texas law?
- Labor--workforce Development legislation frequently overlaps with Labor, Higher Education Coordinating Board, Texas, Education. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for labor--workforce development legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 19 of the 23 labor--workforce development bills (83%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on labor--workforce development policy.
- When do Texas labor--workforce development laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some labor--workforce development bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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