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TexasHB 392389th Legislature Regular SessionHouse

Relating to state employment opportunities for individuals who do not hold a bachelor's degree.

Sponsored By: Keith Bell, Rhetta Andrews Bowers, David Cook, Caroline Fairly, Claudia Ordaz, Tan Parker (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Labor--Workforce DevelopmentState Agencies, Boards & CommissionsState EmployeesLEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Fewer degree requirements for Texas state jobs

Beginning September 1, 2025, Texas requires its classification officer to review state jobs for lower education, experience, and training requirements. The review must identify changes that expand the applicant pool while ensuring applicants can do the work well. The officer must reduce bachelor's-degree requirements where practical and study ways for employees without bachelor's degrees to advance. The officer must report to the Governor's Budget Office and Legislative Budget Board within the timeframe in Government Code Section 654.037(a)(2). These steps do not guarantee a job or promotion.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Keith Bell

    House

  • Rhetta Andrews Bowers

    House

  • David Cook

    House

  • Caroline Fairly

    House

  • Claudia Ordaz

    House

  • Tan Parker

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Briscoe Cain

    House

  • Sarah Eckhardt

    Democratic • Senate

  • Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lois Kolkhorst

    Republican • Senate

  • Trey Martinez Fischer

    House

  • Borris L. Miles

    Democratic • Senate

  • Penny Morales Shaw

    House

  • Mihaela Plesa

    House

  • Terry M. Wilson

    House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 289 • No: 2

Senate vote • 5/27/2025

Record vote

Yes: 0 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/27/2025

Record vote

Yes: 0 • No: 0

House vote • 5/2/2025

Record vote

Yes: 131 • No: 1

House vote • 5/1/2025

Record vote

Yes: 138 • No: 1

House vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Delivery of Government Efficiency

Yes: 9 • No: 0

Senate vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Business & Commerce

Yes: 11 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective on 9/1/25

    6/20/2025House

  2. Signed by the Governor

    6/20/2025House

  3. Sent to the Governor

    5/30/2025House

  4. Signed in the Senate

    5/28/2025Senate

  5. Signed in the House

    5/28/2025House

  6. Reported enrolled

    5/28/2025House

  7. Senate passage reported

    5/28/2025House

  8. Record vote

    5/27/2025Senate

  9. Passed

    5/27/2025Senate

  10. Read 3rd time

    5/27/2025Senate

  11. Record vote

    5/27/2025Senate

  12. Three day rule suspended

    5/27/2025Senate

  13. Vote recorded in Journal

    5/27/2025Senate

  14. Read 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading

    5/27/2025Senate

  15. Rules suspended-Regular order of business

    5/27/2025Senate

  16. Placed on intent calendar

    5/27/2025Senate

  17. Co-sponsor authorized

    5/27/2025Senate

  18. Committee report printed and distributed

    5/26/2025Senate

  19. Recommended for local & uncontested calendar

    5/26/2025Senate

  20. Reported favorably w/o amendments

    5/26/2025Senate

  21. Vote taken in committee

    5/25/2025Senate

  22. Considered in public hearing

    5/25/2025Senate

  23. Co-sponsor authorized

    5/25/2025Senate

  24. Left pending in committee

    5/23/2025Senate

  25. Testimony taken in committee

    5/23/2025Senate

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