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, which outlines the initiative's purpose and framework. 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 within the workforce. The Commission, in consultation with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and various educational institutions, will create curriculum requirements for degree and certificate programs, identify funding opportunities for training programs, and promote partnerships between educational institutions and industry employers.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the Commission submit an annual report to relevant legislative committees summarizing its activities under the initiative and providing recommendations for further action. The initiative is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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