All Roll Calls
Yes: 314 • No: 0
TexasHB 276889th Legislature Regular SessionHouse
Relating to the development of a state information technology apprenticeship credential offered by public junior colleges or public technical institutes to address shortages in the state information resources workforce.
Sponsored By: Giovanni Capriglione, Adam Hinojosa (Republican), Ramon Romero Jr.
Signed by Governor
Education--Junior College DistrictsElectronic Information SystemsLabor--Workforce DevelopmentScience & TechnologyState Agencies, Boards & CommissionsState EmployeesTECHNICAL EDUCATIONAUDITOR, STATEHIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
New degree alternative for state technology workers
Beginning September 1, 2025, the department's executive director must update its internal career ladder for technology workers. An associate degree plus the state technology apprenticeship credential may substitute for a four-year bachelor's degree in that ladder. The state auditor's classification officer must review whether other state job requirements can allow this substitute and revise relevant job descriptions. Workers must hold both the degree and credential; the change does not guarantee hiring or higher pay.
New training for Texas technology job seekers
Beginning September 1, 2025, Texas public junior colleges and technical institutes may partner with state agencies to offer a state-approved technology apprenticeship credential. Programs must prepare students for journey- or senior-level state technology jobs, with a one-year apprenticeship at a state agency, major technology project organization, or regional network security center. Apprenticeships must be federally registered or industry-recognized; industry-recognized programs must meet industry standards but allow employers and faculty flexibility in setting classroom hours, job-training hours, required skills, and goals. If tuition and other available college funds fall short, agencies may use available agency money and seek and accept public or private gifts, grants, and donations. The law sets no funding amount and guarantees no job.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Giovanni Capriglione
House
Adam Hinojosa
Republican • Senate
Ramon Romero Jr.
House
Cosponsors
Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa
Democratic • Senate
Royce West
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/19/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 5/19/2025
Record vote
Yes: 31 • No: 0
House vote • 5/2/2025
Record vote
Yes: 123 • No: 0
House vote • 5/1/2025
Record vote
Yes: 143 • No: 0
House vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Delivery of Government Efficiency
Yes: 12 • No: 0
Senate vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Economic Development
Yes: 5 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Effective on 9/1/25
5/29/2025HouseSigned by the Governor
5/29/2025HouseSent to the Governor
5/20/2025HouseSigned in the Senate
5/20/2025SenateSigned in the House
5/20/2025HouseReported enrolled
5/19/2025HouseSenate passage reported
5/19/2025HouseRecord vote
5/19/2025SenatePassed
5/19/2025SenateRead 3rd time
5/19/2025SenateRecord vote
5/19/2025SenateThree day rule suspended
5/19/2025SenateVote recorded in Journal
5/19/2025SenateRead 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading
5/19/2025SenateRules suspended-Regular order of business
5/19/2025SenateCo-sponsor authorized
5/19/2025SenatePlaced on intent calendar
5/16/2025SenateCommittee report printed and distributed
5/14/2025SenateRecommended for local & uncontested calendar
5/14/2025SenateReported favorably w/o amendments
5/14/2025SenateVote taken in committee
5/13/2025SenateConsidered in public hearing
5/13/2025SenateLeft pending in committee
5/12/2025SenateConsidered in public hearing
5/12/2025SenateScheduled for public hearing on . . .
5/12/2025Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Committee Report
Introduced
Senate Committee Report
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