Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 1147 — Relating to the establishment by the Texas Workforce Commission of a workplace soft skills training pilot program.

Last action — Received from the House

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Relating to the establishment by the Texas Workforce Commission of a workplace soft skills training pilot program.

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 302.0202, Labor Code.

  • Section 302.0202, Labor Code

    Sec. 302.0202. WORKPLACE SOFT SKILLS TRAINING PILOT PROGRAM. (a) The commission shall establish and administer a pilot program in Cameron County under which the division: (1) offers a six-week training course on workplace soft skills, including workplace ethics and etiquette, effective communication, leadership, organizational skills, and time management; and (2) awards a certificate of completion for a participant's successful completion of the training course. (b) The commission by rule shall establish curriculum requirements for the pilot program and eligibility criteria for a person to participate in the pilot program. (c) Not later than December 1, 2026, the commission shall evaluate the effectiveness of the pilot program at enhancing the workplace soft skills and employment outcomes of participants and report the results of the evaluation to the legislature. The report must include the commission's recommendation on whether the pilot program should be continued on a statewide basis. (d) This section expires September 1, 2027.

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Action History

  1. Received from the House

  2. Reported engrossed

  3. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal

  4. Record vote

  5. Passed

  6. Read 3rd time

  7. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal

  8. Record vote

  9. Passed to engrossment

  10. Read 2nd time

  11. Placed on General State Calendar

  12. Considered in Calendars

  13. Committee report sent to Calendars

  14. Committee report distributed

  15. Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator

  16. Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)

  17. Considered in public hearing

  18. Recalled from subcommittee

  19. Left pending in subcommittee

  20. Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in subcommittee

  21. Considered by s/c in public hearing

  22. Scheduled for public hearing in s/c on . . .

  23. Referred to s/c on Workforce by Speaker

  24. Read first time

  25. Filed

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1147 do?
Relating to the establishment by the Texas Workforce Commission of a workplace soft skills training pilot program.
Who sponsors HB 1147?
HB 1147 is sponsored by Erin Gámez and Oscar Longoria.
What is the current status of HB 1147?
This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 1147?
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