Bill > HB4019

This bill establishes the Texas State Employee Pathways Program, which aims to help skilled students from institutions of higher education (including technical, graduate, and postgraduate programs) explore career opportunities within state government agencies. The Texas Workforce Commission will be responsible for administering the program, with key responsibilities including creating partnerships with higher education institutions, educating students about state agency careers and employee benefits, coordinating with state agencies to understand their workforce needs, and actively referring students and recent graduates to career opportunities like internships that could potentially lead to full-time employment. The program seeks to create a structured pathway for students to learn about and potentially enter public sector careers by providing targeted information and connections between educational institutions and state agencies. The bill defines key terms such as "institution of higher education" and "state agency" by referencing existing legal definitions, and requires the commissioner to develop specific rules for implementing the program. The legislation will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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