House Bill No. 5395 proposes the establishment of the Cross-Agency Employment Resource Initiative, aimed at enhancing coordination and optimization of 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," "initiative," and "workforce commission." The initiative's primary objectives include aligning services for clients who utilize multiple programs, providing timely information to meet program requirements, maximizing resource utilization, and facilitating the sharing of agency goals and performance measures related to employment and workforce development.

To implement the initiative, the bill mandates the creation of interagency agreements among the Health and Human Services Commission, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, and the Texas Workforce Commission. These agreements will focus on sharing client data, agency information, and resources. Additionally, the bill requires quarterly discussions among key agency leaders to review the initiative's progress. It also allows the agencies to accept gifts, grants, and donations to support the initiative and encourages them to seek federal funding opportunities. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, with an initial discussion scheduled by October 1, 2025.

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