H.B. No. 3125 proposes the establishment of a geothermal energy workforce education and training initiative by the Texas Workforce Commission. The bill adds Section 302.0085 to Subchapter A, Chapter 302 of the Labor Code, defining key terms such as "career school or college," "coordinating board," and "general academic teaching institution." The initiative aims to develop customized education and training programs to prepare students for jobs in the geothermal energy industry and to address skills gaps in the workforce. The commission is tasked with consulting various educational institutions and industry representatives to create curriculum requirements and identify funding opportunities for training programs.

Additionally, the bill mandates the commission to promote partnerships between educational institutions and geothermal energy employers to facilitate apprenticeship and employment opportunities for students. It requires the commission to submit an annual report to relevant legislative committees summarizing its activities and recommendations related to the initiative. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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