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 previous 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.

This legislation emphasizes the importance of the task force's work in consolidating workforce and social services, ensuring that it remains active and accountable to the legislature through regular reporting. The changes reflect a commitment to ongoing evaluation and improvement of these services in Texas. 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)
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)
House Committee Report: Labor Code 319.005, Labor Code 319.006 (Labor Code 319)