Texas HB3260: Relating to the Texas Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs Grant Program.

What the bill says

An act relating to the Texas Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs Grant Program.

From the enrolled text, May 22, 2025:

AN ACT relating to the Texas Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs Grant Program. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 302.252(1), Labor Code, is amended to read as follows: (1) "Industry-recognized apprenticeship program" means a training program that: (A) provides on-the-job training, preparatory instruction, supplementary instruction, or related instruction in an occupation that has been recognized as an apprenticeable occupation by the[ADDED: commission as provided by commission rule][[DELETED: Office ] [ or (B) is certified[ADDED: by the commission]as an industry-recognized apprenticeship program[ADDED: as provided by ] [ADDED: commission rule][[DELETED: by a third-party certifier that has received from ] [DELETED: the United States Department of Labor a favorable determination of ] [DELETED: qualification to award that certification]]. SECTION 2. Section 302.256, Labor Code, is amended by adding Subsection (e) to read as follows: [ADDED: (e)][ADDED: ][ADDED: ][ADDED: The commission by rule may distribute payments ] [ADDED: constituting a partial reimbursement to an eligible person as ] [ADDED: milestones for on-the-job training and employment are met by ] [ADDED: program participants, in accordance with the grant terms.] SECTION 3. Section 302.257, Labor Code, is amended by amending Subsection (a) and adding Subsection (a-1) to read as follows: (a) The commission shall adopt rules to administer and enforce this subchapter[ADDED: , including rules establishing:] [ADDED: (1)][ADDED: ][ADDED: ][ADDED: …

Sponsors

• Keith Bell (R, HD-004) · primary sponsor
• Angie Button (R, HD-112)
• Oscar Longoria (D)
• Wilson
• Gary Vandeaver (R, HD-001)
• Elizabeth Campos (D, HD-119)
• Eddie Morales (D, HD-074)
• Kelly Hancock (R, SD-009)

Latest actions

1. June 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
2. June 20, 2025: Signed by the Governor
3. May 23, 2025: Sent to the Governor
4. May 23, 2025: Signed in the Senate
5. May 23, 2025: Signed in the House
6. May 22, 2025: Reported enrolled
7. May 21, 2025: Senate passage reported
8. May 21, 2025: Passed
9. May 21, 2025: Read 3rd time
10. May 21, 2025: Three day rule suspended

Votes

• Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Committee Vote (Out of committee): 9 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Economic Development Committee Vote (Out of committee): 4 yea, 1 nay, passed
• Rules suspended-Three day rule (May 21, 2025): 25 yea, 6 nay, passed
• Rules suspended-Regular order of business (May 21, 2025): 25 yea, 6 nay, passed
• Read 3rd time (May 21, 2025): 25 yea, 6 nay, passed
• Read 2nd time (May 21, 2025): 25 yea, 6 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB3260?

HB3260 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature Regular Session): Relating to the Texas Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs Grant Program.

What does HB3260 do?

In its own words: An act relating to the Texas Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs Grant Program.

What is the status of HB3260?

Signed into law as of June 20, 2025. Latest action: Effective on 9/1/25 (June 20, 2025).

Who sponsored HB3260?

Keith Bell (R, HD-004), with 7 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB3260?

On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB03260