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HB5194: Relating to improving the efficiency of state workforce development programs and apprenticeship pathways to address workforce shortages.

: Giovanni Capriglione (R-TX) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Apr 7, 2025
State Finances
HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
Labor
WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
State Finances--Management & Control
Labor--Workforce Development
STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
AUDITOR, STATE
Labor--Workforce Development--Rural
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Relating to improving the efficiency of state workforce development programs and apprenticeship pathways to address workforce shortages.

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