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 clarify that such programs must be recognized by the commission and certified according to commission rules, rather than by a third-party certifier as previously required. Additionally, the bill introduces a new provision allowing the commission to distribute partial reimbursements to eligible individuals as they meet specific milestones in their on-the-job training and employment.

Furthermore, the bill mandates the commission to establish rules for recognizing apprenticeable occupations, certifying training programs, and setting performance metrics for participants in these apprenticeship programs. It also requires the commission to make aggregated performance data publicly available on its website. 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)