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What Texas lawmakers did this session to close the state’s workforce gaps

  • Governor Greg Abbott prioritized workforce training, making it an emergency item due to concerns about skilled labor shortages affecting the state economy.
  • Texas aims for 60% of working-age Texans to obtain a postsecondary degree or credential by 2030 to fill workforce gaps, with new legislation enhancing career training access for high school students.
  • Senate Bill 1535 initiated a workforce development program for advanced nuclear energy jobs, emphasizing training in nuclear-grade welding and related fields.
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What Texas lawmakers did this session to close the state’s workforce gaps

Legislation that reached the governor’s desk opened new pathways for high school students to access career training.

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The Texas Tribune broke the news in Austin, United States on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
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