H.B. No. 5476 aims to enhance the coordination and alignment of career and technical education (CTE) grant programs among the tri-agency partners in Texas, which include the agency, coordinating board, and commission. The bill introduces new subsections (c) through (g) to Section 2308A.011 of the Government Code, mandating these entities to work together to expand CTE programs and ensure they align with state workforce development goals. The new provisions require the agencies to coordinate grant funding, reduce duplication in grant programs, and structure funding opportunities that support secondary-to-postsecondary career pathways and the attainment of valuable CTE credentials.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of comprehensive funding for facilities, equipment, instructional materials, and staff to effectively meet workforce development needs. It specifies that the coordinated grant programs will include various initiatives such as Jobs and Education for Texans, P-TECH, and federal CTE programs like the Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Act. The act is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if such a vote is not achieved.

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