Bill Text: TX HB739 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: Relating to a program administered by the Texas Veterans Commission to provide energy industry career training for veterans.

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-2)

Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2021-05-06 - Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security [HB739 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HB739-Introduced.html

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By: Lopez H.B. No. 739

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to a grant program administered by the Texas Veterans
Commission to provide energy industry career training for veterans.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter A, Chapter 434, Government Code, is
amended by adding Section 434.026 to read as follows:
Sec. 434.026. GRANTS FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. (a)
The Texas Veterans Commission shall develop and administer a grant
program to provide financial assistance to veterans seeking a
certification or training to prepare for employment in the energy
industry.
(b) The commission, in coordination with the General Land
Office and Veterans' Land Board, shall conduct an outreach campaign
to encourage veterans to participate in the grant program
established under this section.
(c) The commission shall adopt rules to implement the grant
program established under this section, including rules
establishing criteria for eligibility and terms of the grant.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2021.