H.B. No. 3260 amends the Texas Labor Code to enhance the Texas Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs Grant Program. The bill redefines "industry-recognized apprenticeship program" to specify that such programs must be recognized by the commission and certified according to commission rules, replacing previous references to the U.S. Department of Labor. Additionally, the bill introduces a new provision allowing the commission to distribute partial reimbursements to eligible participants based on milestones achieved during on-the-job training.

Furthermore, the bill mandates the commission to establish rules for recognizing apprenticeable occupations, including criteria for certification of training programs and performance metrics for participants. It also requires the commission to make aggregated performance data publicly available. The changes will apply only to grants awarded after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Labor Code 302.252, Labor Code 302.256, Labor Code 302.257 (Labor Code 302)
House Committee Report: Labor Code 302.252, Labor Code 302.256, Labor Code 302.257 (Labor Code 302)
Engrossed: Labor Code 302.252, Labor Code 302.256, Labor Code 302.257 (Labor Code 302)
Senate Committee Report: Labor Code 302.252, Labor Code 302.256, Labor Code 302.257 (Labor Code 302)
Enrolled: Labor Code 302.252, Labor Code 302.256, Labor Code 302.257 (Labor Code 302)