Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB2059

Filed

3/7/25

Out of Senate Committee

Voted on by Senate

Out of House Committee

Voted on by House

Governor Action

Bill Becomes Law

Caption

Relating to the recognition of career and technology education programs by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

Impact

The implementation of SB2059 is expected to have a significant impact on state laws governing education and workforce training. The bill mandates the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation to create rules for recognizing career and technology education programs, which could lead to a more standardized approach across different institutions. This uniformity aims to improve the quality and relevance of vocational education, potentially benefiting both students and employers by ensuring a skilled workforce prepared for industry demands.

Summary

SB2059 aims to enhance the recognition and regulation of career and technology education programs by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. It introduces new provisions in the Occupations Code to establish clear definitions and standards for such programs, ensuring they are aligned with state educational guidelines. By doing so, the bill seeks to facilitate a smoother transition for students from education to the workforce, emphasizing practical components and on-the-job training in these programs.

Contention

While proponents argue that SB2059 will enhance educational quality and improve workforce readiness, some may raise concerns about the feasibility of compliance for private institutions. There might be debates regarding the standards set by the commission, particularly whether they could impose overly stringent requirements on career education programs offered by private schools. Additionally, the implications of aligning public and private educational standards could invite further discussion among stakeholders in the educational sector.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Occupations Code

Chapter 51. Texas Department Of Licensing And Regulation
- Section: New Section

Education Code

Chapter 29. Educational Programs
- Section: New Section

Chapter 61. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
- Section: New Section

Chapter 5. Definitions
- Section: New Section

Companion Bills

TX HB3920

Identical Relating to the recognition of career and technology education programs by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

Previously Filed As

TX HB3772

Relating to combating human trafficking by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

TX HB4416

Relating to the regulation of auctioneering by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; authorizing an administrative penalty.

TX HB4411

Relating to the apprenticeship system of adult career and technology education.

TX HB1859

Relating to the regulation of air conditioning and refrigeration contracting, including eligibility for an air conditioning and refrigeration technician registration or certification.

TX SB1414

Relating to the temporary regulation of the practice of veterinary medicine by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

TX SB2539

Relating to the administration, coordination, and support of public higher education, including the public junior college state finance program and an Advanced Career and Education (ACE) scholarship program for students enrolled in dual credit courses.

TX HB1560

Relating to the regulation of the practice of veterinary medicine by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

TX HB4402

Relating to the administration of certain assessment instruments, the accountability rating system for assessing campus and district performance, public school career and technology education programs, and an extracurricular and cocurricular allotment under the Foundation School Program.

TX HB1

Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.

TX HB3581

Relating to the regulation by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation of an eyelash extension application training program and to the practice of cosmetology by an eyelash specialist license holder.