Texas HB2768: 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.

What the bill says

An act 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.

From the enrolled text, May 19, 2025:

AN ACT 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. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter C, Chapter 2054, Government Code, is amended by adding Section 2054.0702 to read as follows: [ADDED: Sec.][ADDED: ][ADDED: 2054.0702.][ADDED: ][ADDED: ][ADDED: STATE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ] [ADDED: APPRENTICESHIP CREDENTIAL. (a) In this section, "public junior ] [ADDED: college"][ADDED: ][ADDED: and "public technical institute" have the meanings ] [ADDED: assigned by Section 61.003, Education Code.] [ADDED: (b)][ADDED: ][ADDED: ][ADDED: A state agency may enter into an agreement with a public ] [ADDED: junior college district under Section 130.0081, Education Code, or ] [ADDED: a public technical institute under Section 135.06, Education Code, ] [ADDED: or other applicable law to offer a program leading to a state ] [ADDED: information technology apprenticeship credential to address ] [ADDED: shortages in the state information resources workforce.] [ADDED: (c) A program offered under this section must:] [ADDED: (1)][ADDED: ][ADDED: ][ADDED: be approved by the Texas Higher Education ] [ADDED: Coordinating Board in accordance with Section 61.0512, Education ] [] [ADDED: (2)][ADDED: ][ADDED: ][ADDED: develop the knowledge and skills necessary for a ] [ADDED: journey- or senior-level information technology position in a …

Sponsors

• Giovanni Capriglione (R, HD-098) · primary sponsor
• Ramon Romero (D, HD-090)
• Adam Hinojosa (R, SD-027)
• Juan Hinojosa (D, SD-020)
• Royce West (D, SD-023)

Latest actions

1. May 29, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
2. May 29, 2025: Signed by the Governor
3. May 20, 2025: Sent to the Governor
4. May 20, 2025: Signed in the Senate
5. May 20, 2025: Signed in the House
6. May 19, 2025: Reported enrolled
7. May 19, 2025: Senate passage reported
8. May 19, 2025: Passed
9. May 19, 2025: Read 3rd time
10. May 19, 2025: Record vote

Votes

• Economic Development Committee Vote (Out of committee): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Delivery of Government Efficiency Committee Vote (Out of committee): 12 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Rules suspended-Three day rule (May 19, 2025): 31 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Read 3rd time (May 19, 2025): 31 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Record vote RV#1329 (May 2, 2025): 123 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Record vote RV#1323 (May 2, 2025): 95 yea, 39 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB2768?

HB2768 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature Regular Session): 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.

What does HB2768 do?

In its own words: An act 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.

What is the status of HB2768?

Signed into law as of May 29, 2025. Latest action: Effective on 9/1/25 (May 29, 2025).

Who sponsored HB2768?

Giovanni Capriglione (R, HD-098), with 4 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2768?

On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB02768