89R10039 CXP-F
By: Capriglione H.B. No. 2768
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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:
Sec. 2054.0702. STATE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
APPRENTICESHIP CREDENTIAL. (a) In this section, "public technical
institute" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003, Education
Code.
(b) A state agency may enter into an agreement with a public
junior college district under Section 130.0081, Education Code, or
a public technical institute under Section 135.06, Education Code,
or other applicable law to offer a program leading to a state
information technology apprenticeship credential to address
shortages in the state information resources workforce.
(c) A program offered under this section must:
(1) be approved by the Texas Higher Education
Coordinating Board in accordance with Section 61.0512, Education
Code;
(2) develop the knowledge and skills necessary for a
journey- or senior-level information technology position in a state
agency; and
(3) include a one-year apprenticeship with:
(A) a relevant state agency;
(B) an organization working on a major
information resources project; or
(C) a regional network security center
established under Section 2059.202.
(d) The executive director shall update the department's
intra-agency career ladder program to ensure that an associate
degree together with a credential awarded under this section may be
substituted for a four-year baccalaureate degree.
(e) The classification officer in the office of the state
auditor shall review the state's position classification plan to
determine whether an associate degree together with a credential
awarded under this section may be substituted for a four-year
baccalaureate degree and revise relevant job descriptions
accordingly.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.