Texas House Bill HB3519

Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

• Out of House Committee: 4/7/09
• Voted on by House: 4/16/09
• Out of Senate Committee: 5/5/09
• Voted on by Senate: 5/14/09
• Governor Action: 5/27/09
• Enrolled: 5/18/09
• Passed: 5/27/09

Caption

Relating to the coordination and administration of the Texas Career Opportunity Grant Program.

Impact

The implementation of HB3519 is expected to streamline operations related to the grant program by promoting better communication and coordination between state agencies tasked with workforce development and education. Such collaboration is intended to ensure that grant funds are utilized effectively, ultimately aiming to improve career opportunities for job seekers across Texas. The bill's focus on administrative coherence within state government also demonstrates a legislative intent to minimize redundancies and conflicts between agencies.

Summary

House Bill 3519 seeks to enhance the coordination and administration of the Texas Career Opportunity Grant Program. The bill proposes an amendment to the Labor Code, specifically adding a new section that mandates the Texas Workforce Commission and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to enter into a memorandum of understanding. This memorandum will facilitate collaboration between the two entities in managing and executing the grant program effectively.

Contention

While the bill primarily functions to enhance operational efficacy, its development showcased a few points of contention primarily regarding the distribution of responsibilities between the two agencies. Some legislators and stakeholders expressed concerns that the specifics of the memorandum of understanding might not adequately outline how decisions are made or how conflicts between the agencies would be resolved, potentially leading to ambiguity in the management of the grant program.