Bill > SB1041

This bill amends the Texas Government Code to require the state classification officer to take specific actions aimed at expanding employment opportunities for individuals without bachelor's degrees in state government. Specifically, the classification officer must identify state agency positions where educational and experience requirements could be reduced, work to decrease the number of positions that mandate a bachelor's degree, explore ways to create career advancement paths for employees without four-year degrees, and submit a report on these efforts to the governor's budget office and the Legislative Budget Board. The goal appears to be increasing workforce accessibility and providing more opportunities for state employees who have not completed a traditional college degree. The bill will take effect on September 1, 2025, giving state agencies time to prepare for and implement these new requirements. By focusing on skills and potential rather than solely on educational credentials, the legislation seeks to create a more inclusive and flexible state employment system.

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