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2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2306 - Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs › Subchapter NN. Housing and Health Services Coordination Council › Section 2306.1092. Composition

Sec. 2306.1092.  COMPOSITION.  (a)  The department shall establish a housing and health services coordination council.
(b)  The council is composed of 17 members consisting of:
(1)  the director;
(2)  one representative from each of the following agencies, appointed by the head of that agency:
(A)  the Office of Rural Affairs within the Department of Agriculture;
(B)  the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation;
(C)  the Health and Human Services Commission;
(D)  the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services;
(E)  the Department of Aging and Disability Services;
(F)  the Department of State Health Services; and
(G)  the Texas Veterans Commission;
(3)  one representative from the Department of Agriculture who is:
(A)  knowledgeable about the Texans Feeding Texans and Retire in Texas programs or similar programs; and
(B)  appointed by the head of that agency;
(4)  one member who is:
(A)  a member of the Health and Human Services Commission Promoting Independence Advisory Committee; and
(B)  appointed by the governor; and
(5)  one representative from each of the following interest groups, appointed by the governor:
(A)  financial institutions;
(B)  multifamily housing developers;
(C)  health services entities;
(D)  nonprofit organizations that advocate for affordable housing and consumer-directed long-term services and support;
(E)  consumers of service-enriched housing;
(F)  advocates for minority issues; and
(G)  rural communities.
(c)  A member of the council appointed under Subsection (b)(2) must have, subject to the approval of the head of the agency, authority to make decisions for and commit resources of the agency that the member represents and must have:
(1)  administrative responsibility for agency programs for older adults or persons with disabilities;
(2)  knowledge or experience regarding the implementation of projects that coordinate integrated housing and health services; or
(3)  knowledge or experience regarding services used by older adults or persons with disabilities.
(d)  The director serves as the presiding officer of the council.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 1878), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 4 (S.B. 1), Sec. 62.10, eff. September 28, 2011.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 267 (H.B. 736), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2306 - Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs › Subchapter NN. Housing and Health Services Coordination Council › Section 2306.1093. Terms

Sec. 2306.1093.  TERMS.  (a)  A member of the council who represents a state agency serves at the pleasure of the head of that agency.
(b)  Members of the council who are appointed by the governor serve staggered six-year terms, with the terms of two or three members expiring on September 1 of each odd-numbered year.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 1878), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2306 - Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs › Subchapter NN. Housing and Health Services Coordination Council › Section 2306.1094. Operation of Council

Sec. 2306.1094.  OPERATION OF COUNCIL.  (a)  The council shall meet at least quarterly.
(b)  The department shall provide clerical and advisory support staff to the council.
(c)  Except as provided by Section 2306.1095, Chapter 2110 does not apply to the size, composition, or duration of the council.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 1878), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2306 - Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs › Subchapter NN. Housing and Health Services Coordination Council › Section 2306.1095. Compensation and Reimbursement

Sec. 2306.1095.  COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT.  (a)  A member of the council who is appointed by the governor may not receive compensation for service on the council.  The member may receive reimbursement from the department for actual and necessary expenses incurred in performing council functions as provided by Section 2110.004.
(b)  A member of the council who is not appointed by the governor may not receive compensation for service on the council or reimbursement for expenses incurred in performing council functions.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 1878), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2306 - Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs › Subchapter NN. Housing and Health Services Coordination Council › Section 2306.1096. Duties; Biennial Report

Sec. 2306.1096.  DUTIES; BIENNIAL REPORT.  (a)  The council shall:
(1)  develop and implement policies to coordinate and increase state efforts to offer service-enriched housing;
(2)  identify barriers preventing or slowing service-enriched housing efforts, including barriers attributable to the following factors:
(A)  regulatory requirements and limitations;
(B)  administrative limitations;
(C)  limitations on funding; and
(D)  ineffective or limited coordination;
(3)  develop a system to cross-educate selected staff in state housing and health services agencies to increase the number of staff with expertise in both areas and to coordinate relevant staff activities of those agencies;
(4)  identify opportunities for state housing and health services agencies to provide technical assistance and training to local housing and health services entities about:
(A)  the cross-education of staff;
(B)  coordination among those entities; and
(C)  opportunities to increase local efforts to create service-enriched housing; and
(5)  develop suggested performance measures to track progress in:
(A)  the reduction or elimination of barriers in creating service-enriched housing;
(B)  increasing the coordination between state housing and health services agencies;
(C)  increasing the number of state housing and health services staff who are cross-educated or who have expertise in both housing and health services programs; and
(D)  the provision of technical assistance to local communities by state housing and health services staff to increase the number of service-enriched housing projects.
(b)  The council shall develop a biennial plan to implement the goals described by Subsection (a).
(c)  Not later than August 1 of each even-numbered year, the council shall deliver a report of the council's findings and recommendations to the governor and the Legislative Budget Board.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 1878), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2306 - Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs › Subchapter NN. Housing and Health Services Coordination Council › Section 2306.1097. Gifts and Grants

Sec. 2306.1097.  GIFTS AND GRANTS.  The council may solicit and accept gifts, grants, and donations for the purposes of this subchapter.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 1878), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2306 - Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs › Subchapter NN. Housing and Health Services Coordination Council › Section 2306.1098. Duties of Employees Providing Advisory Support to Council

Sec. 2306.1098.  DUTIES OF EMPLOYEES PROVIDING ADVISORY SUPPORT TO COUNCIL.  Department employees assigned to provide advisory support to the council shall:
(1)  identify sources of funding from this state and the federal government that may be used to provide integrated housing and health services;
(2)  determine the requirements and application guidelines to obtain those funds;
(3)  provide training materials that assist the development and financing of a service-enriched housing project;
(4)  provide information regarding:
(A)  effective methods to collaborate with governmental entities, service providers, and financial institutions; and
(B)  the use of layered financing to provide and finance service-enriched housing;
(5)  create a financial feasibility model that assists in making a preliminary determination of the financial viability of proposed service-enriched housing projects, including models that allow a person to analyze multiuse projects that facilitate the development of projects that will:
(A)  address the needs of communities with different populations; and
(B)  achieve economies of scale required to make the projects financially viable;
(6)  facilitate communication between state agencies, sources of funding, service providers, and other entities to reduce or eliminate barriers to service-enriched housing projects;
(7)  provide training about local, state, and federal funding sources and the requirements for those sources;
(8)  develop a database to identify, describe, monitor, and track the progress of all service-enriched housing projects developed in this state with state or federal financial assistance;
(9)  conduct a biennial evaluation and include in the council's report to the governor and the Legislative Budget Board under Section 2306.1096 information regarding:
(A)  the capacity of statewide long-term care providers; and
(B)  interest by housing developers in investing in service-enriched housing;
(10)  to increase the consistency in housing regulations, recommend changes to home and community-based Medicaid waivers that are up for renewal;
(11)  research best practices with respect to service-enriched housing projects subsidized by other states; and
(12)  create and maintain a clearinghouse of information that contains tools and resources for entities seeking to create or finance service-enriched housing projects.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 1878), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2306 - Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs › Subchapter OO. Homeless Youth › Section 2306.1101. Definition

Sec. 2306.1101.  DEFINITION.  In this subchapter, "homeless youth" means a person who is younger than 19 years of age, including a migratory child, as defined by Section 1309, Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. Section 6399), who:
(1)  lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, including a person who is:
(A)  living in an emergency shelter;
(B)  abandoned in a hospital; or
(C)  awaiting foster care placement;
(2)  has a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not designed or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for humans; or
(3)  is living in a car, park, other public space, abandoned building, substandard housing, bus or train station, or similar setting.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 691 (H.B. 679), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2306 - Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs › Subchapter PP. Property Designated by Political Subdivision for Camping by Homeless Individuals › Section 2306.1121. Definition

Sec. 2306.1121.  DEFINITION.  In this subchapter, "camp" has the meaning assigned by Section 48.05, Penal Code.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 677 (H.B. 1925), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2306 - Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs › Subchapter PP. Property Designated by Political Subdivision for Camping by Homeless Individuals › Section 2306.1122. Approval Required

Sec. 2306.1122.  APPROVAL REQUIRED.  (a)  A political subdivision may not designate a property to be used by homeless individuals to camp unless the department approves a plan described by Section 2306.1123(b).
(b)  Not later than the 30th day after the date the department receives a plan submitted by a political subdivision under this subchapter, the department shall make a final determination regarding approval of the plan.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 677 (H.B. 1925), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2306 - Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs › Subchapter PP. Property Designated by Political Subdivision for Camping by Homeless Individuals › Section 2306.1123. Plan Requirements

Sec. 2306.1123.  PLAN REQUIREMENTS.  (a)  In this section, "proposed new campers" means homeless individuals the applicant intends to allow to camp at the property.
(b)  A plan submitted for approval under this subchapter must describe each of the following with respect to a proposed property:
(1)  the availability of local health care for proposed new campers, including access to Medicaid services and mental health services;
(2)  the availability of indigent services for proposed new campers;
(3)  the availability of reasonably affordable public transportation for proposed new campers;
(4)  local law enforcement resources in the area; and
(5)  the steps the applicant has taken to coordinate with the local mental health authority to provide for any proposed new campers.
(c)  An applicant shall respond to reasonable requests for additional information made by the department regarding the proposed property or plan.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 677 (H.B. 1925), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments › Chapter 2306 - Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs › Subchapter PP. Property Designated by Political Subdivision for Camping by Homeless Individuals › Section 2306.1124. Approval of Certain Property Prohibited

Sec. 2306.1124.  APPROVAL OF CERTAIN PROPERTY PROHIBITED.  The department may not approve a plan described by Section 2306.1123(b) if the department determines that a property proposed under the plan is a public park.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 677 (H.B. 1925), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 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 A. General Provisions › Section 2308.001. Short Title

Sec. 2308.001.  SHORT TITLE.  This chapter may be cited as the Workforce Investment Act.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.81(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 818, Sec. 1.02, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 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 A. General Provisions › Section 2308.002. Definitions

Sec. 2308.002.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Council" means the Texas Workforce Investment Council.
(2)  "Division" means the division of workforce development of the Texas Workforce Commission.
(3)  "Local labor market" means an economically integrated geographical area within which individuals may reside and find employment within a reasonable distance.
(4)  "Workforce development" includes workforce education and workforce training and services.
(5)  "Workforce education" means articulated career-path programs and the constituent courses of those programs that lead to initial or continuing licensing or certification or associate degree-level accreditation and that:
(A)  are subject to:
(i)  initial and ongoing state approval or regional or specialized accreditation;
(ii)  a formal state evaluation that provides the basis for program continuation or termination;
(iii)  state accountability and performance standards;  and
(iv)  a regional or statewide documentation of the market demand for labor according to employers' needs;  or
(B)  are subject to approval by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as adult vocational or continuing education courses.
(6)  "Workforce training and services" means training and services programs that are not workforce education.
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. 19.01(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 818, Sec. 1.03, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 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 A. General Provisions › Section 2308.003. Contracting for Private Services Not Restricted

Sec. 2308.003.  CONTRACTING FOR PRIVATE SERVICES NOT RESTRICTED.  This chapter does not restrict a person's authority to contract for the provision of workforce development without state or federal funds.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.81(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
2023 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 A. General Provisions › Section 2308.004. Program Year

Sec. 2308.004.  PROGRAM YEAR.  Under this chapter, a program year begins on July 1 and ends on June 30 unless otherwise specified under appropriate state or federal law.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.81(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1472, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 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 A. General Provisions › Section 2308.005. Application of Sunset Act

Sec. 2308.005.  APPLICATION OF SUNSET ACT.  The Texas Workforce Investment Council is subject to Chapter 325 (Texas Sunset Act). Unless continued in existence as provided by that chapter, the council is abolished September 1, 2027.  The council shall be reviewed during the period in which the Texas Workforce Commission is reviewed.
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. 19.02(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1169, Sec. 2.06, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 818, Sec. 1.04, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 97 (H.B. 1606), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 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 A. General Provisions › Section 2308.006. Application of Prior Law

Sec. 2308.006.  APPLICATION OF PRIOR LAW.  (a)  If a change in law made by House Bill 3431, Acts of the 76th Legislature, Regular Session, 1999, would have the effect of invalidating an exemption granted under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (Pub.  L. No. 105-220), the Texas Workforce Investment Council may not operate under that change in law but, instead, shall operate under the law as it existed before September 1, 1999.
(b)  A change in law described by Subsection (a) of this section does not affect other related provisions or applications of a statute that can be given effect without that change in law, and to this end those other provisions and applications of the statute shall be given effect.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1472, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 818, Sec. 1.05, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 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 B. Council Membership and Administration › Section 2308.051. Council

Sec. 2308.051.  COUNCIL.  (a)  The council acts as a state human resource investment council under the Job Training Reform Amendments of 1992 (29 U.S.C. Section 1792 et seq.) and as a state workforce investment board under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (Pub. L. No. 105-220).
(b)  The council is attached for administrative purposes to the office of the governor.
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. 19.03(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1472, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 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 B. Council Membership and Administration › Section 2308.052. Membership

Sec. 2308.052.  MEMBERSHIP.  (a)  The governor shall appoint the members of the council as provided by this section.
(b)  The council is composed of:
(1)  three voting members who represent education, one of whom represents local public education, one of whom represents public postsecondary education, and one of whom represents vocational education;
(2)  five voting members who represent organized labor appointed from recommendations made by recognized labor organizations;
(3)  five voting members who represent business and industry, including business members serving on local workforce development boards or private industry councils;
(4)  one voting member who represents community-based organizations;  and
(5)  the following ex officio voting members:
(A)  the commissioner of education;
(B)  the commissioner of higher education;
(C)  the commissioner of human services;
(D)  the executive director of the Texas Department of Economic Development;  and
(E)  the executive director of the Texas Workforce Commission.
(c)  The membership of the council must represent the geographic diversity of this state.
(d)  A member of the council who represents a community-based organization may not be a provider of services.
(e)  Appointments to the council shall be made without regard to the race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin of the appointees.
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. 19.04(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1472, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1999;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 818, Sec. 2.01, eff. Sept. 1, 2003;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1170, Sec. 48.01, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 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 B. Council Membership and Administration › Section 2308.053. Presiding Officer

Sec. 2308.053.  PRESIDING OFFICER.  (a)  The governor shall designate one of the business or labor representatives on the council as the presiding officer of the council to serve in that capacity at the pleasure of the governor.
(b)  The presiding officer of the council shall designate a member of the council as assistant presiding officer to preside in the absence of the presiding officer.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.81(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 818, Sec. 2.02, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 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 B. Council Membership and Administration › Section 2308.054. Terms

Sec. 2308.054.  TERMS.  (a)  A member of the council who does not serve as an ex officio member serves a six-year term.  Approximately one-third of these members' terms expire in each odd-numbered year.
(b)  An ex officio member serves as a member of the council as long as the member continues to serve in the designated office.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.81(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 818, Sec. 2.03, eff. Sept. 1, 2003;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1170, Sec. 48.02, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 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 B. Council Membership and Administration › Section 2308.055. Designated Replacements

Sec. 2308.055.  DESIGNATED REPLACEMENTS.  (a)  A member of the council may designate another person to attend a meeting for the member.
(b)  The designated person may participate in the activities and discussions of the council but may not vote.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.81(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
2023 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 B. Council Membership and Administration › Section 2308.056. Grounds for Removal

Sec. 2308.056.  GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL.  (a)  It is a ground for removal from the council that a member who is not an ex officio member:
(1)  does not have at the time of appointment the qualifications required by Section 2308.052;
(2)  does not maintain during service on the council the qualifications required by Section 2308.052;
(3)  cannot, because of illness or disability, discharge the member's duties for a substantial part of the member's term;
(4)  is absent from more than one-fourth of the regularly scheduled council meetings that the member is eligible to attend during a calendar year without an excuse approved by a majority vote of the council's members;  or
(5)  is absent from two consecutive council meetings for which the member received notice not less than 48 hours before the time of the meeting.
(b)  The validity of an action of the council is not affected by the fact that it is taken when a ground for removal of a council member exists.
(c)  If the executive director has knowledge that a potential ground for removal exists, the executive director shall notify the presiding officer of the council of the ground.  The presiding officer shall then notify the governor and the attorney general that a potential ground for removal exists.  If the potential ground for removal involves the presiding officer, the executive director shall notify the next highest ranking officer of the council, who shall then notify the governor and the attorney general that a potential ground for removal exists.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.81(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 818, Sec. 2.04, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 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 B. Council Membership and Administration › Section 2308.057. Meetings

Sec. 2308.057.  MEETINGS.  The council shall meet at least quarterly and at other times at the call of the presiding officer or as provided by rules adopted by the council.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.81(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
2023 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 B. Council Membership and Administration › Section 2308.058. Subcommittees; Technical Advisory Committees

Sec. 2308.058.  SUBCOMMITTEES;  TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEES.  (a)  The presiding officer of the council may appoint subcommittees consisting of members of the council for any purpose consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the council under this chapter.
(b)  The presiding officer of the council may appoint technical advisory committees composed of council members, persons who are not council members, or both members and nonmembers.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.81(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
2023 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 B. Council Membership and Administration › Section 2308.059. Fiscal Agent

Sec. 2308.059.  FISCAL AGENT.  The office of the governor shall serve as the council's fiscal agent.
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. 19.05, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 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 B. Council Membership and Administration › Section 2308.060. Executive Director

Sec. 2308.060.  EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.  (a)  The presiding officer of the council shall appoint an executive director of the council.
(b)  The executive director shall:
(1)  report to the presiding officer of the council;
(2)  perform duties assigned by the council and under state law;
(3)  administer the daily operations of the council;
(4)  appoint officers, accountants, attorneys, experts, and other employees for the council and assign duties for these employees to perform the council's powers and duties under this chapter;  and
(5)  delegate authority to persons appointed under this section as the executive director considers to be reasonable and proper for the effective administration of the council.
(c)  The executive director shall adopt the administrative and personnel procedures of the council's fiscal agent.
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. 19.06(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 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 B. Council Membership and Administration › Section 2308.061. Staff

Sec. 2308.061.  STAFF.  (a)  The council shall have an independent staff with expertise sufficient to perform all duties and responsibilities of the council.
(b)  The staff may be supplemented by staff from other state agencies who are temporarily assigned to assist with special projects.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.81(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
2023 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 B. Council Membership and Administration › Section 2308.065. Funding

Sec. 2308.065.  FUNDING.  (a)  Federal funding for the operation of the council shall be allocated according to federal requirements.
(b)  A state agency represented on the council shall provide funds for the support of the council in proportion to the agency's financial participation in the workforce development system.  The council, with the governor's approval, shall establish a funding formula to determine the level of support each agency must provide.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.81(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 704, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 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 C. Council Duties and Powers › Section 2308.1015. Duty to Facilitate Delivery of Integrated Workforce Services

Sec. 2308.1015.  DUTY TO FACILITATE DELIVERY OF INTEGRATED WORKFORCE SERVICES.  (a)  To facilitate the seamless delivery of integrated workforce services in this state, the council shall:
(1)  evaluate programs administered by agencies represented on the council to identify:
(A)  any duplication of or gaps in the services provided by those programs;  and
(B)  any other problems that adversely affect the seamless delivery of those services;  and
(2)  develop and implement immediate and long-range strategies to address problems identified by the council under Subdivision (1).
(b)  The council shall include in the council's annual report to the governor and to the legislature:
(1)  a list of specific problems identified by the council under Subsection (a) to be addressed by the council in the following year;  and
(2)  the results of any measures taken by the council to address problems identified by the council under Subsection (a).
(c)  The long-range strategies developed by the council under Subsection (a) must:
(1)  identify each agency represented on the council that is responsible for implementing each strategy;  and
(2)  include a time frame for the implementation of each strategy.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 818, Sec. 3.02, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 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 C. Council Duties and Powers › Section 2308.1016. Duty to Facilitate Delivery of Integrated Adult Education and Literacy Services

Sec. 2308.1016.  DUTY TO FACILITATE DELIVERY OF INTEGRATED ADULT EDUCATION AND LITERACY SERVICES.  (a)  In addition to any duty imposed under this subchapter, to facilitate the efficient delivery of integrated adult education and literacy services in this state, the council shall:
(1)  evaluate adult education and literacy programs administered by the Texas Education Agency and the Texas Workforce Commission to identify:
(A)  any duplication of planning by those agencies at the state and local level;
(B)  any lack of adequate client information sharing between those agencies;  and
(C)  any other problems that adversely affect the delivery of those programs by the agencies;
(2)  develop and implement immediate and long-range strategies to address problems identified by the council under Subdivision (1);  and
(3)  develop a system to monitor and evaluate the wage and employment outcomes of students who participate in the adult education and literacy programs administered by the Texas Education Agency, including students referred to the programs by the Texas Workforce Commission or local workforce development boards, to ensure the effectiveness of the programs in improving the employment-related outcomes of the students.
(b)  The council shall include in the council's annual report to the governor and to the legislature:
(1)  a list of specific problems identified by the council under Subsection (a) to be addressed by the council in the following year;  and
(2)  the results of any measures taken by the council to address problems identified by the council under Subsection (a).
(c)  The long-range strategies developed by the council under Subsection (a) must:
(1)  identify the agency responsible for implementing each strategy;  and
(2)  include a schedule for the implementation of each strategy.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 817, Sec. 5.04, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 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 C. Council Duties and Powers › Section 2308.102. Assumption of Duties and Responsibilities

Text of section as amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 110, Sec. 2
Sec. 2308.102.  ASSUMPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.  (a)  The council shall assume the duty to:
(1)  develop, with the assistance of each appropriate state agency, recommend to the governor, and report to the legislature state plans required by applicable federal law in order for the state to receive federal funds;
(2)  make policy recommendations to the governor and the legislature on goals and priorities for formula and discretionary funds for all applicable programs;
(3)  participate directly in the development of the state plan for career and technology education, as required by law, and recommend the plan to the Texas Education Agency;
(4)  ensure that general revenue funds previously available to the Texas Literacy Council are used to support the efforts of local literacy councils in a manner consistent with the state strategic plan;
(5)  recommend to the State Board for Career and Technology Education the division of federal funds between secondary and postsecondary educational agencies under the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act (20 U.S.C. Section 2301 et seq.);  and
(6)  make recommendations to the Texas Workforce Commission on unemployment insurance issues pertinent to the responsibilities of the council.
(b)  The council shall assume the responsibilities assigned to the state advisory council under the following federal laws:
(1)  the Job Training Partnership Act (29 U.S.C. Section 1501 et seq.);
(2)  the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act (20 U.S.C. Section 2301 et seq.);
(3)  the Adult Education Act (20 U.S.C. Section 1201 et seq.);
(4)  the Wagner-Peyser Act (29 U.S.C. Section 49 et seq.);
(5)  Part F, Subchapter IV, Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 681 et seq.);
(6)  the employment program established under Section 6(d)(4), Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. Section 2015(d)(4));  and
(7)  the National Literacy Act of 1991 (20 U.S.C. Section 1201 et seq.).
(c)  The council shall assume the responsibilities formerly exercised by the following state advisory councils and committees:
(1)  the State Job Training Coordinating Council;
(2)  the Texas Council on Vocational Education;
(3)  the Texas Literacy Council;  and
(4)  the Apprenticeship and Training Advisory Committee.
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. 19.08(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1472, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1999;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 9.014(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2001;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 110, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 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 C. Council Duties and Powers › Section 2308.102. Assumption of Duties and Responsibilities

Text of section as amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 818, Sec. 3.03
Sec. 2308.102.  ASSUMPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.  (a)  The council shall assume the duty to:
(1)  develop, with the assistance of each appropriate state agency, recommend to the governor, and report to the legislature state plans required by applicable federal law in order for the state to receive federal funds;
(2)  make policy recommendations to the governor and the legislature on goals and priorities for formula and discretionary funds for all applicable programs;  and
(3)  make recommendations to the Texas Workforce Commission on unemployment insurance issues pertinent to the responsibilities of the council.
(b)  The council shall assume the responsibilities formerly exercised by the Apprenticeship and Training Advisory Committee.
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. 19.08(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1472, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1999;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 9.014(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2001;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 818, Sec. 3.03, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 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 C. Council Duties and Powers › Section 2308.103. Additional Powers and Limitations

Sec. 2308.103.  ADDITIONAL POWERS AND LIMITATIONS.  (a)  The council may:
(1)  adopt rules essential to the internal functions and duties of the council;
(2)  make expenditures, enter into contracts with public, private, and nonprofit organizations or agencies, require reports to be made, conduct investigations, and take other actions necessary or suitable to fulfill the council's duties under this chapter;
(3)  delegate to the executive director any power or duty imposed on the council by law, including the authority to make a final order or decision;
(4)  provide for the mediation or arbitration of disputes between agencies that perform functions for state and federal programs as provided by this chapter;
(5)  accept gifts, grants, and donations of money, goods, or services to be used only to accomplish the council's duties under this chapter;  and
(6)  share employees with another state agency.
(b)  The council may not:
(1)  adopt rules related to the operation of workforce development;  or
(2)  delegate to the executive director the authority to adopt rules.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.81(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
2023 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 C. Council Duties and Powers › Section 2308.105. Local Service Integration

Sec. 2308.105.  LOCAL SERVICE INTEGRATION.  The governor, with the council and the local workforce development boards, shall:
(1)  identify specific barriers to integrated service delivery at the local level;
(2)  request waivers from federal and state regulations;  and
(3)  advocate changes in federal and state laws to promote local service integration.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.81(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
2023 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 C. Council Duties and Powers › Section 2308.106. Division Assistance

Sec. 2308.106.  DIVISION ASSISTANCE.  The division shall assist a local workforce development board in designing effective measures to accomplish the board's responsibilities under Section 2308.302.
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(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 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 C. Council Duties and Powers › Section 2308.107. Complaints Against Council

Sec. 2308.107.  COMPLAINTS AGAINST COUNCIL.  (a)  The council shall maintain a file on each written complaint filed with the council.  The file must include:
(1)  the name of the person who filed the complaint;
(2)  the date the complaint is received by the council;
(3)  the subject matter of the complaint;
(4)  the name of each person contacted in relation to the complaint;
(5)  a summary of the results of the review or investigation of the complaint;  and
(6)  an explanation of the reason the file was closed, if the council closed the file without taking action other than to investigate the complaint.
(b)  The council shall provide to the person filing the complaint and to each person who is a subject of the complaint a copy of the council's policies and procedures relating to complaint investigation and resolution.
(c)  The council, at least quarterly until final disposition of the complaint, shall notify the person filing the complaint and each person who is a subject of the complaint of the status of the investigation unless the notice would jeopardize an undercover investigation.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 818, Sec. 3.05, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 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 C. Council Duties and Powers › Section 2308.108. Policy on Technological Solutions

Sec. 2308.108.  POLICY ON TECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS.  The members of the council shall develop and implement a policy requiring the executive director and council employees to research and propose appropriate technological solutions to improve the council's ability to perform its functions.  The technological solutions must:
(1)  ensure that:
(A)  the public is able to easily find information about the council on the Internet;  and
(B)  persons who want to use the council's services are able to:
(i)  interact with the council through the Internet;  and
(ii)  access any service that can be provided effectively through the Internet;
(2)  be cost-effective;  and
(3)  be developed through the council's planning processes.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 818, Sec. 3.05, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 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 C. Council Duties and Powers › Section 2308.109. Duty to Develop Skill Standards

Sec. 2308.109.  DUTY TO DEVELOP SKILL STANDARDS.  (a)  The council shall provide advice to the governor and the legislature on the development of a statewide system of industry-defined and industry-recognized skill standards and credentials for all major skilled occupations that:
(1)  provide strong employment and earnings opportunities in this state;  and
(2)  require less than a baccalaureate degree.
(b)  The council shall:
(1)  validate and recognize nationally established skill standards to guide curriculum development, training, assessment, and certification of workforce skills;
(2)  convene industry groups to develop skill standards and certification procedures for industries and occupations in which standards have not been established or adopted and recognize the skill standards and certification procedures;
(3)  review the standards developed by other states and foreign countries and enter into agreements for mutual recognition of standards and credentials to enhance portability of skills; and
(4)  promote the use of standards and credentials among employers.
(c)  The council shall:
(1)  report on the council's duties under this section to the governor; and
(2)  provide annual reports on the council's duties under this section to the governor, the division, and the legislature.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 97 (H.B. 1606), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2015.