S.B. No. 1228 is a bill that aims to extend the existence of the Task Force on Consolidation of Workforce and Social Services in Texas. The bill amends Section 319.005 of the Labor Code to require the task force to submit a report to the legislature by December 31 of each even-numbered year, rather than the previously set deadline of 2024. Additionally, Section 319.006 is amended to change the expiration date of the task force from September 1, 2025, to September 1, 2027, thereby allowing the task force to continue its operations for an additional two years.

The bill emphasizes the importance of the task force's activities, which include developing a consolidation plan and providing findings and recommendations to the legislature. The proposed changes reflect a commitment to ongoing evaluation and improvement of workforce and social services in Texas. The bill will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote from both houses; otherwise, it will become effective on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Labor Code 319.005, Labor Code 319.006 (Labor Code 319)
Senate Committee Report: Labor Code 319.005, Labor Code 319.006 (Labor Code 319)
Engrossed: Labor Code 319.005, Labor Code 319.006 (Labor Code 319)