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TX Govt Code § 2308.252 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2308 - Workforce Investment Act|Subchapter F. Creation and Administration of Local Workforce Development Areas and Local Workforce Development Boards|Section 2308.252. Designation of Workforce Development Areas

Sec. 2308.252.  DESIGNATION OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AREAS.  (a)  The governor shall, after receiving the recommendations of the council, publish a proposed designation of local workforce development areas for the planning and delivery of workforce development.(b)  A local workforce development area:(1)  is composed of more than one contiguous unit of general local government that includes at least one county;(2)  is consistent with either a local labor market area, a metropolitan statistical area, one of the 24 substate planning areas, or one of the 10 uniform state service regions;  and(3)  is of a size sufficient to have the administrative resources necessary to provide for the effective planning, management, and delivery of workforce development.(c)  Units of general local government, business and labor organizations, and other affected persons and organizations must be given an opportunity to comment on and request revisions to the proposed designation of a workforce development area.(d)  After considering all comments and requests for changes, the governor shall make the final designation of workforce development areas.(e)  The governor may redesignate workforce development areas not more than once every two years.  A redesignation must be made not later than four months before the beginning of a program year.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.81(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Govt Code § 2308.254 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2308 - Workforce Investment Act|Subchapter F. Creation and Administration of Local Workforce Development Areas and Local Workforce Development Boards|Section 2308.254. Limitation on Exercise of Board Powers

Sec. 2308.254.  LIMITATION ON EXERCISE OF BOARD POWERS.  (a)  A power or duty granted a board under this chapter may not be exercised in a workforce development area until:(1)  the chief elected officials in that area agree on the establishment of a board as provided by Section 2308.253(c);  and(2)  the board is certified by the governor.(b)  A private industry council in an area in which a board is not created or in which the chief elective officers are unable to agree on the establishment of a board may not exercise any of the powers granted a board by this chapter, except for a power granted under the federal Job Training Partnership Act (29 U.S.C. Section 1501 et seq.).|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.81(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 19.12(b), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 2308.255 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2308 - Workforce Investment Act|Subchapter F. Creation and Administration of Local Workforce Development Areas and Local Workforce Development Boards|Section 2308.255. Appointment of Board; Liability of Board Members

Sec. 2308.255.  APPOINTMENT OF BOARD;  LIABILITY OF BOARD MEMBERS.  (a)  The chief elected officials shall appoint the board.(b)  The appointments must:(1)  be consistent with the local government agreement and applicable federal and state law;  and(2)  reflect the ethnic and geographic diversity of the workforce development area.(c)  To provide continuity, the chief elected officials shall consider appointing persons to the local workforce development board who are serving or who have served previously on a private industry council, a quality workforce planning committee, a job service employer committee, and any other entity affected by this chapter.(d)  Board members serve fixed and staggered terms as provided by the local government agreement or applicable federal or state law and may continue to serve until successors are appointed.(e)  A member or former member of a board may not be held personally liable for a claim, damage, loss, or repayment obligation of federal or state funds that arises under this chapter unless the act or omission that causes the claim, damage, loss, or repayment obligation constitutes, on the part of the board member or former board member:(1)  official misconduct;(2)  wilful disregard of the requirements of this chapter;  or(3)  gross negligence.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.81(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 19.12(c), (d) eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 2308.257 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2308 - Workforce Investment Act|Subchapter F. Creation and Administration of Local Workforce Development Areas and Local Workforce Development Boards|Section 2308.257. Recusal

Sec. 2308.257.  RECUSAL.  (a)  A member of a board shall avoid the appearance of conflict of interest by not voting in, or participating in, any decision by the board regarding the provision of services by such member, or any organization which that member directly represents, or on any matter which would provide direct financial benefit to that member, the member's immediate family, or any organization which that member directly represents.(b)  Subsection (a) shall serve as a minimum standard and shall not be construed as to limit the board's authority for more restrictive governance to prevent real and/or apparent conflict of interest.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.81(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1004, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 2308.258 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2308 - Workforce Investment Act|Subchapter F. Creation and Administration of Local Workforce Development Areas and Local Workforce Development Boards|Section 2308.258. Presiding Officer

Sec. 2308.258.  PRESIDING OFFICER.  The presiding officer of a board is selected from the members of the board who represent the private sector.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.81(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Govt Code § 2308.259 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2308 - Workforce Investment Act|Subchapter F. Creation and Administration of Local Workforce Development Areas and Local Workforce Development Boards|Section 2308.259. Board Committees

Sec. 2308.259.  BOARD COMMITTEES.  A board may create committees as needed to carry out its duties and responsibilities.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.81(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Govt Code § 2308.260 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2308 - Workforce Investment Act|Subchapter F. Creation and Administration of Local Workforce Development Areas and Local Workforce Development Boards|Section 2308.260. Technical Advisory Groups

Sec. 2308.260.  TECHNICAL ADVISORY GROUPS.  A board may create technical advisory groups composed of both council and noncouncil members to provide assistance to the board.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.81(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Govt Code § 2308.261 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2308 - Workforce Investment Act|Subchapter F. Creation and Administration of Local Workforce Development Areas and Local Workforce Development Boards|Section 2308.261. Certification of Board

Sec. 2308.261.  CERTIFICATION OF BOARD.  (a)  The governor shall certify a board on determining that the board's composition is consistent with applicable federal and state law and requirements and meets established state criteria.(b)  The governor shall certify or deny certification not later than the 30th day after the date a certification request is submitted to the governor.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.81(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Govt Code § 2308.262 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2308 - Workforce Investment Act|Subchapter F. Creation and Administration of Local Workforce Development Areas and Local Workforce Development Boards|Section 2308.262. Budget

Sec. 2308.262.  BUDGET.  A board shall adopt a budget for the board that must be included in the local workforce development plan submitted to the division.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.81(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 19.13(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 2308.263 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2308 - Workforce Investment Act|Subchapter F. Creation and Administration of Local Workforce Development Areas and Local Workforce Development Boards|Section 2308.263. Approval of Fiscal Agent

Sec. 2308.263.  APPROVAL OF FISCAL AGENT.  (a)  The Texas Workforce Commission must approve the fiscal agent selected by a board before any federal or state workforce development funds may be disbursed to the board.(b)  The commission shall base its approval on an audit of the financial capability of the fiscal agent to ensure that fiscal controls and fund accounting procedures necessary to guarantee the proper disbursal of and accounting for federal and state funds are in place.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.81(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 19.14, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 2308.264 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2308 - Workforce Investment Act|Subchapter F. Creation and Administration of Local Workforce Development Areas and Local Workforce Development Boards|Section 2308.264. Contracting for Service Delivery

Sec. 2308.264.  CONTRACTING FOR SERVICE DELIVERY.  (a)  Except as otherwise provided by this section, a board may not directly provide workforce training or one-stop workforce services.(b)  A board may request from the Texas Workforce Commission a waiver of Subsection (a).(c)  The request for a waiver must include a detailed justification based on the lack of an existing qualified alternative for delivery of workforce training and services in the workforce development area.(d)  If a board receives a waiver to provide workforce training and one-stop workforce services, the evaluation of results and outcomes is provided by the Texas Workforce Commission.(e)  In consultation with local workforce development boards, the Texas Workforce Commission by rule shall establish contracting guidelines for boards under this section, including guidelines designed to:(1)  ensure that each independent contractor that contracts to provide one-stop workforce services under this section has sufficient insurance, bonding, and liability coverage for the overall financial security of one-stop workforce services funds and operations;(2)  prevent potential conflicts of interest between boards and entities that contract with boards under this section; and(3)  ensure that if a board acts as a fiscal agent for an entity that contracts with the board to provide one-stop workforce services, the board does not deliver the services or determine eligibility for the services.(f)  The Texas Workforce Commission shall ensure that each board complies with this section and may approve a local plan under Section 2308.304 only if the plan complies with this section.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.81(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 817, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1350 (S.B. 998), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2005.Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 332 (H.B. 3074), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 2308.265 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2308 - Workforce Investment Act|Subchapter F. Creation and Administration of Local Workforce Development Areas and Local Workforce Development Boards|Section 2308.265. Incentives and Waivers

Sec. 2308.265.  INCENTIVES AND WAIVERS.  (a)  A board certified by the governor is eligible for incentives and program waivers to promote and support integrated planning and evaluation of workforce development.(b)  To the extent feasible under federal and state workforce development law, incentives include priority for discretionary funding, including financial incentives for the consolidation of service delivery areas authorized under the federal Job Training Partnership Act (29 U.S.C. Section 1501 et seq.).|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.81(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Govt Code § 2308.266 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2308 - Workforce Investment Act|Subchapter F. Creation and Administration of Local Workforce Development Areas and Local Workforce Development Boards|Section 2308.266. Nonprofit Status; Ability to Solicit Funds

Sec. 2308.266.  NONPROFIT STATUS;  ABILITY TO SOLICIT FUNDS.  (a)  A board may apply for and receive a charter as a private, nonprofit corporation under the laws of this state and may choose to be recognized as a Section 501(c)(3) organization under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. Section 501(c)(3)).(b)  In addition to receiving funds specified in this chapter, a board may solicit additional funds from other public and private sources.(c)  A board may not solicit or accept money from an entity with which the board contracts for the delivery of services.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.81(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Govt Code § 2308.267 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2308 - Workforce Investment Act|Subchapter F. Creation and Administration of Local Workforce Development Areas and Local Workforce Development Boards|Section 2308.267. Staff

Sec. 2308.267.  STAFF.  (a)  A board may employ professional, technical, and support staff to carry out its planning, oversight, and evaluation functions.(b)  A board's staff shall be separate from and independent of any organization providing workforce education or workforce training and services in the workforce development area.  A board's staff may not direct or control the staffing of any entity providing one-stop workforce services.(c)  The requirement for separate staffing does not preclude a board from designating a qualified organization to provide staff services to the board if the board:(1)  arranges for independent evaluation of any other workforce services provided by the staffing organization;  and(2)  requests and obtains from the Texas Workforce Commission a waiver of the separate staffing requirement and of the requirement under Section 2308.264(a).(d)  A request for a waiver under Subsection (c)(2) must contain a detailed justification for the waiver, including:(1)  cost-effectiveness;(2)  prior experience;(3)  geographic or budgetary considerations;  and(4)  availability of qualified applicants.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.81(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 19.13(b), eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 817, Sec. 4.02, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 2308.268 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2308 - Workforce Investment Act|Subchapter F. Creation and Administration of Local Workforce Development Areas and Local Workforce Development Boards|Section 2308.268. Assistance and Sanctions for Nonperformance

Sec. 2308.268.  ASSISTANCE AND SANCTIONS FOR NONPERFORMANCE.  (a)  The council shall provide technical assistance to local workforce development areas that do not meet performance standards established under this chapter and other applicable federal and state law.(b)  If a local workforce development area does not meet performance standards for two consecutive program years, the council shall develop and impose a reorganization plan that may include:(1)  restructuring the board;(2)  prohibiting the use of designated service providers, including state agencies;  and(3)  merging the local workforce development area with another area.(c)  If nonperformance is directly attributable to a specific state agency, the council may select an alternative provider.(d)  A local workforce development area that is the subject of a reorganization plan may appeal to the governor to rescind or revise the plan not later than the 30th day after the date of receiving notice of the plan.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.81(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Govt Code § 2308.269 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2308 - Workforce Investment Act|Subchapter F. Creation and Administration of Local Workforce Development Areas and Local Workforce Development Boards|Section 2308.269. Sanctions for Lack of Fiscal Accountability

Sec. 2308.269.  SANCTIONS FOR LACK OF FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY.  If, as a result of financial and compliance audits or for another reason, the Texas Workforce Commission finds a substantial violation of a specific provision of this chapter or another federal or state law or regulation and corrective action has not been taken, the council shall:(1)  issue a notice of intent to revoke all or part of the affected local plan;(2)  issue a notice of intent to cease immediately reimbursement of local program costs;  or(3)  impose a reorganization plan under Section 2308.268 for the local workforce development area.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.81(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 19.15, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 2308.301 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2308 - Workforce Investment Act|Subchapter G. Responsibilities and Duties of Local Workforce Development Boards|Section 2308.301. Definitions

Sec. 2308.301.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Board" means a local workforce development board.(2)  "Commission" means the Texas Workforce Commission.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.81(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 9.016(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 2308.302 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2308 - Workforce Investment Act|Subchapter G. Responsibilities and Duties of Local Workforce Development Boards|Section 2308.302. Responsibility of Board

Sec. 2308.302.  RESPONSIBILITY OF BOARD.  (a)  A board is directly responsible and accountable to the division for the planning and oversight of all workforce training and services and the evaluation of all workforce development programs in the workforce development area.  A board shall ensure effective outcomes consistent with statewide goals, objectives, and performance standards approved by the governor.(b)  A board is directly responsible to the division for the operational planning and administration of all workforce training and services funded through the Texas Workforce Commission to the local area.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.81(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 19.09(c), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 2308.3035 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2308 - Workforce Investment Act|Subchapter G. Responsibilities and Duties of Local Workforce Development Boards|Section 2308.3035. Components of Local Workforce Development System

Sec. 2308.3035.  COMPONENTS OF LOCAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM.  The local workforce development system is composed of two major components as follows:(1)  an employer services component that provides labor market information and services and other services as appropriate to local employers;  and(2)  an integrated service delivery system composed of a network of career development centers that serve the people of this state based on a "one-stop for service" approach and supported by electronic access to comprehensive labor market information.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 19.18(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 2308.304 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments|Chapter 2308 - Workforce Investment Act|Subchapter G. Responsibilities and Duties of Local Workforce Development Boards|Section 2308.304. Local Plan

Sec. 2308.304.  LOCAL PLAN.  (a)  A board shall adopt a single plan that includes the components specified in this section.(b)  The plan must include a strategic component that:(1)  assesses the labor market needs of the local workforce development area;(2)  identifies existing workforce development programs;(3)  evaluates the effectiveness of existing programs and services;  and(4)  sets broad goals and objectives for all workforce development programs in the local area consistent with statewide goals, objectives, and performance standards.(c)  The plan must include an operational component that specifies how all of the resources available to the local workforce development area from the Texas Workforce Commission will be used to achieve the goals and objectives of the plan for the area.  At a minimum, this component must establish:(1)  the goals, objectives, and performance measures to be used in overseeing and evaluating the operation of all workforce training and services;(2)  the segments of the population targeted for various services;(3)  the mix of services to be provided and how those services are to be provided;  and(4)  the structure of the local service delivery system.(d)  Program resources included in the operational component are:(1)  job training programs funded under the Job Training Partnership Act (29 U.S.C. Section 1501 et seq.);(2)  postsecondary vocational and technical job training programs that are not part of approved courses or programs that lead to licensing, certification, or an associate degree under Chapters 61, 130, and 135, or Subchapter E, Chapter 88, Education Code;(3)  adult education programs under Subchapter H, Chapter 29, Education Code;(4)  employment services programs;(5)  literacy funds available to the state under the National Literacy Act of 1991 (20 U.S.C. Section 1201 et seq.);(6)  the job opportunities and basic skills program under Part F, Subchapter IV, Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 682);  and(7)  the food stamp employment and training program authorized under 7 U.S.C. Section 2015(d).|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.81(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 19.16(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|