S.B. No. 2607 proposes the establishment of the Cross-Agency Employment Resource Initiative in Texas, aimed at coordinating and optimizing employment services and resources across various state agencies. The bill introduces Chapter 2308B to the Government Code, which defines key terms such as "client," "commission," "department," and "initiative." The initiative's purpose is to align services for clients who utilize programs from both the Texas Workforce Commission and the Health and Human Services Commission, as well as the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. It seeks to provide timely information to clients, maximize resource utilization, and facilitate collaboration among agencies to achieve workforce development goals.

The bill mandates the creation of interagency agreements for sharing client data and resources, and it requires quarterly discussions among key agency leaders to review the initiative's progress. Additionally, the agencies involved are authorized to accept gifts, grants, and donations to support the initiative and are tasked with exploring federal funding opportunities. The initiative is set to commence with an initial discussion by October 1, 2025, and the act will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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