The bill, S.B. No. 1228, aims to extend the existence of the Task Force on Consolidation of Workforce and Social Services in Texas. It 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 specified date 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.

This legislation ensures that the task force continues its operations for an additional two years, allowing for ongoing evaluation and recommendations regarding the consolidation of workforce and social services. The bill will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote in 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)