The bill, H.B. No. 2545, proposes the establishment of the Rural Workforce Training Grant Program under the Texas Labor Code. This program aims to provide targeted funding for job-specific workforce training and related services to enhance the skills and career opportunities of the rural workforce in Texas. The Texas Workforce Commission is tasked with administering the program, which will award grants to various entities, including public, private, and nonprofit organizations, that offer on-the-job training, apprenticeships, and workforce education courses in counties with populations under 200,000.

The bill outlines specific provisions regarding the use of grant funds, which can cover costs related to training materials, instructor fees, and participant support, among others. Additionally, grant recipients are required to submit periodic reports on their use of funds and training outcomes. The commission is also authorized to accept donations to support the program and must adopt rules for its administration. A report on the grants awarded and the program's effectiveness is to be submitted annually to key state officials. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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