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2026 Materials, Agendas, Minutes, and Supporting Information

Materials for 2026 Texas Workforce Commission (Commission) meetings can be found on this page. Agendas, minutes, streaming links and supporting materials are posted as they become available. All agendas and minutes are in PDF format. Use the plus symbol next to each list entry to expand the information.

Archives for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, and 2019 are also available. 

Materials
Agenda
Streaming Link
Minutes

Meeting Materials for Agenda Items with Supporting Documents

About the Material

These are draft materials for a commission meeting. They are for information only. The Commission may discuss, consider, and/or act upon the materials during the meeting. These materials are provided in support of an open and transparent government.

Items on the agenda may be considered in a different order than shown or not at all. Staff will post a final version of some materials in the appropriate location on our website after it has been considered.

Final rules: TWC Rules Adoptions & Proposals

Final reports: Agency Reports

Agenda Item #9 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Publication for Public Comment of Proposed Amendments to 40 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 815, Unemployment Insurance, to Clarify Change of Address Notification and Notice Delivery Requirements, Commission Hearing Procedures, and Approved Training Guidelines, and Update Definitions and Federal Regulatory References
Reed O’Brien and Kris Hogan

Proposed Amendments to 40 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 815, Unemployment Insurance

Agenda Item #10 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Publication for Public Comment of Proposed Amendments to 40 TAC Chapter 853, Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind (OIB), to Align Rules with the Updated OIB Policy Manual and Federal Regulations
Reed O’Brien and Kris Hogan

Proposed Amendments to 40 TAC Chapter 853, Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind (OIB)

Agenda Item #11 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Publication for Public Comment of Proposed Amendments to 40 TAC Chapter 858, Procurement and Contract Management Requirements for Purchase of Goods and Services for Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services, to Set Forth Clear Guidelines for a Fair and Consistent Recoupment System for the VR Program and Contractors
Reed O’Brien and Kris Hogan

Proposed Amendments to 40 TAC Chapter 858, Procurement and Contract Management Requirements for Purchase of Goods and Services for Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services 

Agenda Item #12 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding a Discussion Paper on Child Care Services Braided Funding for Children Also Receiving Prekindergarten Education through Texas Education Freedom Accounts
Allison Wilson and Stephanie Bonnet-Kramer

CCS Braided Funding for TEFA Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #13 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding U.S. Department of Labor Waivers to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to Better Serve Job Seekers and Employers
Mary York and Joel Mullins

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Waiver Requests Discussion Paper

WIOA Waiver Request: Waiver of Initial Performance Data Requirements for Eligible Training Providers

WIOA Waiver Request: Streamlined Adult and Dislocated Worker Registration and Enrollment

WIOA Waiver Request: WIOA First Choice Funding

WIOA Waiver Request: Streamlined Enrollment (Youth)

Agenda Item #14 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Nominees
Kara Levy and Patricia Martinez

Workforce Development Board Nominations

Agenda Item #15 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual and Supplemental Reports to the Governor and Legislature as Required in Texas Labor Code Section 301.065
Amy Landrum and Matthew Mazer

Texas Workforce Commission Annual Report 2025 

Texas Workforce Commission Supplemental Report 2025 

Agenda Item #16 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Texas Workforce Commission Workforce Statewide Initiatives as Part of the Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget and Fiscal Years 2028-2029 Legislative Appropriations Request 
Chris Nelson and Mary York

Texas Workforce Commission Statewide Initiatives

Concept Paper #1: Creating Texas Healthcare Workforce Initiative, Office of Commissioner Representing Labor

Concept Paper #2: Strategic Realignment of Statewide Initiatives Funding and Programs, Office of Commissioner Representing Labor

Concept Paper #3: Sustaining the Foster Youth Network (FYN) Initiative, Office of Commissioner Representing Labor 

Board AI Projects Grant Discussion Paper

Board AI Licenses Discussion Paper

Career & Technical Student Organization Skills Competitions Pilot Discussion Paper

Veterans Pathway Initiative Discussion Paper

Internship Pathways Discussion Paper

 

Materials
Agenda
Streaming Link
Minutes

Work Session Materials for Agenda Items with Supporting Documents

About the Material

These are draft materials for a work session. They are for information only. The Commission may discuss, consider, and/or act upon the materials during the work session. These materials are provided in support of an open and transparent government.

Items on the agenda may be considered in a different order than shown or not at all. Staff will post a final version of some materials in the appropriate location on our website after it has been considered.

Final rules: TWC Rules Adoptions & Proposals

Final reports: Agency Reports

Agenda Item #2 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Texas Workforce Commission Workforce Statewide Initiatives (SWI) as Part of the Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget and Fiscal Years 2028-2029 Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR)
Chris Nelson and Mary York

Texas Workforce Commission Statewide Initiatives

 

Materials
Agenda
Streaming Link
Minutes

Meeting Materials for Agenda Items with Supporting Documents

About the Material

These are draft materials for a commission meeting. They are for information only. The Commission may discuss, consider, and/or act upon the materials during the meeting. These materials are provided in support of an open and transparent government.

Items on the agenda may be considered in a different order than shown or not at all. Staff will post a final version of some materials in the appropriate location on our website after it has been considered.

Final rules: TWC Rules Adoptions & Proposals

Final reports: Agency Reports

 

 

Materials
Agenda
Streaming Link
Minutes

Meeting Materials for Agenda Items with Supporting Documents

About the Material

These are draft materials for a commission meeting. They are for information only. The Commission may discuss, consider, and/or act upon the materials during the meeting. These materials are provided in support of an open and transparent government.

Items on the agenda may be considered in a different order than shown or not at all. Staff will post a final version of some materials in the appropriate location on our website after it has been considered.

Final rules: TWC Rules Adoptions & Proposals

Final reports: Agency Reports

Agenda Item #9 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Texas Workforce Commission Child Care Statewide Initiatives (SWI) as Part of the Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget and Fiscal Years 2028-2029 Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR)
Reagan Miller and Caitlin Pearson

TWC Child Care Statewide Initiatives 2027-2029

Agenda Item #10 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Distribution to Local Workforce Development Boards of the Performance Outcome Payment Received by TWC for the Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) Program
Suzette Robinson and Mary York

RESEA Performance Outcome Payment Distribution Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #11 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Adoption of Amendments to 40 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 800, General Administration, Relating to the Duration of Advisory Committees, Previously Published for Public Comment in the April 10, 2026, Issue of the Texas Register (51 TexReg 2344)
Reed O’Brien and Kris Hogan

Adoption of Amendments to 40 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 800, General Administration

Agenda Item #12 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Adoption of Proposed Repeal of 40 TAC Chapter 806, Purchases of Products and Services from People with Disabilities, Subchapter J, Transition and Retention Plans, to Remove Expired Rules, Previously Published for Public Comment in the April 10, 2026, Issue of the Texas Register (51 TexReg 2346)
Reed O’Brien and Kris Hogan

Adoption of Proposed Repeal of 40 TAC Chapter 806, Purchases of Products and Services from People with Disabilities, Subchapter J, Transition and Retention Plans

Agenda Item #13 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Adoption of Amendments to 40 TAC Chapter 838, Texas Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Grant Program, Implementing House Bill 3260, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025, Previously Published for Public Comment in the February 20, 2026, Issue of the Texas Register (51 TexReg 1034)
Reed O’Brien and Kris Hogan

Adoption of Amendments to 40 TAC Chapter 838, Texas Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Grant Program

Agenda Item #14 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Nominees
Kary Levy and Patricia Martinez

Workforce Development Board Nominees

 

Materials
Agenda
Streaming Link
Minutes

Meeting Materials for Agenda Items with Supporting Documents

About the Material

These are draft materials for a commission meeting. They are for information only. The Commission may discuss, consider, and/or act upon the materials during the meeting. These materials are provided in support of an open and transparent government.

Items on the agenda may be considered in a different order than shown or not at all. Staff will post a final version of some materials in the appropriate location on our website after it has been considered.

Final rules: TWC Rules Adoptions & Proposals

Final reports: Agency Reports

Agenda Item #9 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Certifications and Recertifications of Community Rehabilitation Programs to Participate in the Purchasing from People with Disabilities Program
Juan Garcia and Kelvin Moore

Approval of Community Rehabilitation Programs to Participate in the Purchasing from People with Disabilities Program Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #10 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Publication for Public Comment of Proposed Amendments to 40 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 815, Unemployment Insurance, to Establish by Rule a Commission Precedent Relating to Good Cause for a Petitioner's Failure to Appear at an Unemployment Benefits Appeal Hearing
Reed O’Brien and Kris Hogan

Proposed Amendments to 40 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 815, Unemployment Insurance

Agenda Item #11 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding an Order to Adopt Program Year (PY) 2026/Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Allocations, Child Care Services Allocations, and Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) Allocations
Chris Nelson and Caitlin Pearson

TWC PY 2026/FY 2027 Allocations/Distribution

Texas Workforce Commission Fiscal Year 2027/Program Year 2026 WIOA, Child Care, AEL Block Grant Allocation, and Rapid Response Distribution

Materials
Agenda
Streaming Link
Minutes

Meeting Materials for Agenda Items with Supporting Documents

About the Material

These are draft materials for a commission meeting. They are for information only. The Commission may discuss, consider, and/or act upon the materials during the meeting. These materials are provided in support of an open and transparent government.

Items on the agenda may be considered in a different order than shown or not at all. Staff will post a final version of some materials in the appropriate location on our website after it has been considered.

Final rules: TWC Rules Adoptions & Proposals

Final reports: Agency Reports

Agenda Item #3 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Development and Adoption of the Texas Workforce Commission Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2027 to 2031 for Submission to the Office of the Governor and the Legislative Budget Board
Jennifer Colehower and Jason Vaden

Materials
Agenda
Streaming Link
Minutes

Meeting Materials for Agenda Items with Supporting Documents

About the Material

These are draft materials for a commission meeting. They are for information only. The Commission may discuss, consider, and/or act upon the materials during the meeting. These materials are provided in support of an open and transparent government.

Items on the agenda may be considered in a different order than shown or not at all. Staff will post a final version of some materials in the appropriate location on our website after it has been considered.

Final rules: TWC Rules Adoptions & Proposals

Final reports: Agency Reports

Agenda Item #9 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Adoption of Proposed Amendments to 40 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 809, Child Care Services, Related to Enhancing Fraud Detection, Prevention, and Enforcement, Previously Published for Public Comment in the March 27, 2026, Issue of the Texas Register (51 TexReg 2020)
Reed O’Brien and Kris Hogan

Adoption of Proposed Amendments to 40 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 809

Agenda Item #10 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Publication for Public Comment of Proposed Amendments to 40 TAC Chapter 809, Child Care Services, to Streamline Certain Rules, Simplify Texas Rising Star Parameters, and Make Programmatic Improvements; and Review of the Rules in Accordance with Texas Government Code, §2001.039
Reed O’Brien and Kris Hogan

Proposed Amendments to 40 TAC Chapter 809, Child Care Services

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Agenda
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Minutes

Materials
Agenda
Streaming Link
Minutes

Meeting Materials for Agenda Items with Supporting Documents

About the Material

These are draft materials for a commission meeting. They are for information only. The Commission may discuss, consider, and/or act upon the materials during the meeting. These materials are provided in support of an open and transparent government.

Items on the agenda may be considered in a different order than shown or not at all. Staff will post a final version of some materials in the appropriate location on our website after it has been considered.

Final rules: TWC Rules Adoptions & Proposals

Final reports: Agency Reports

Agenda Item #9 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Nominees
Kara Levy and Patricia Martinez

Workforce Development Board Nominations

Materials
Agenda
Streaming Link
Minutes

Meeting Materials for Agenda Items with Supporting Documents

About the Material

These are draft materials for a commission meeting. They are for information only. The Commission may discuss, consider, and/or act upon the materials during the meeting. These materials are provided in support of an open and transparent government.

Items on the agenda may be considered in a different order than shown or not at all. Staff will post a final version of some materials in the appropriate location on our website after it has been considered.

Final rules: TWC Rules Adoptions & Proposals

Final reports: Agency Reports

Agenda Item #9 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Publication for Public Comment of Proposed Rule Reviews Pursuant to Texas Government Code §2001.039 Relating to 40 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 808, Youth Driver Education Funding Program; Chapter 821, Texas Payday Rules; Chapter 835, Self-Sufficiency Fund; Chapter 849, Employment and Training Services for Dislocated Workers Eligible for Trade Benefits; and Chapter 850, Vocational Rehabilitation Services Administrative Rules and Procedures
Reed O’Brien and Kris Hogan

Proposed Rule Reviews Pursuant to Texas Government Code §2001.039 Relating to 40
Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 808, Youth Driver Education Funding Program;
Chapter 821, Texas Payday Rules; Chapter 835, Self-Sufficiency Fund; Chapter 849,
Employment and Training Services for Dislocated Workers Eligible for Trade Benefits; and
Chapter 850, Vocational Rehabilitation Services Administrative Rules and Procedures

Agenda Item #10 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding U.S. Department of Labor Waivers to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) to Better Serve Job Seekers and Employers
Shirley Jones and Joel Mullins

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Waiver Requests Discussion Paper

WIOA Waiver Request - MSFW – Geographically Targeted Outreach

WIOA Waiver Request - Allow Part-Time MSFW Outreach Staff

WIOA Waiver Request - Youth Incentives Expansion

WIOA Waiver Request - Non-WIOA Training Services

WIOA Waiver Request - Pell Eligibility Exemption

Agenda Item #11 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Advisory Board Recommendations Concerning Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Grants to Public Junior Colleges, Public Technical Institutes, Public State Colleges, Open Enrollment Charter Schools And School Districts
Matt Sniadecki and Lorena Knight

JET Advisory Board Recommendation Fiscal Year 2026 JET Grant Awards Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #12 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Revisions to the Military to Civilian Employment Program
Bob Gear and Courtney Dezendorf

Texas Workforce Commission Military to Civilian Employment Program Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #13 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Nominees
Kara Levy and Patricia Martinez

Workforce Development Board Nominees

Materials
Agenda
Streaming Link
Minutes

Meeting Materials for Agenda Items with Supporting Documents

About the Material

These are draft materials for a commission meeting. They are for information only. The Commission may discuss, consider, and/or act upon the materials during the meeting. These materials are provided in support of an open and transparent government.

Items on the agenda may be considered in a different order than shown or not at all. Staff will post a final version of some materials in the appropriate location on our website after it has been considered.

Final rules: TWC Rules Adoptions & Proposals

Final reports: Agency Reports

Agenda Item #9 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Publication for Public Comment of Proposed Amendments to 40 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 804, Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program, to Implement Senate Bill 1728, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025
Reed O’Brien and Kris Hogan

Proposed Amendments to 40 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 804, Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program

Agenda Item #10 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Publication for Public Comment of Proposed Amendments to 40 TAC Chapter 815, Unemployment Insurance, to Implement House Bill 3698, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025, Relating to Claimant Participation in Reemployment Services as a Condition of Eligibility for Unemployment Benefits
Reed O’Brien and Kris Hogan

Proposed Amendments to 40 TAC Chapter 815, Unemployment Insurance

Agenda Item #11 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Adoption of Amendments to 40 TAC Chapter 819, Civil Rights Division, to Modify Rule Language to Conform with Federal Guidance, and Review of the Rules in Accordance with Texas Government Code, §2001.039, Previously Published for Public Comment in the January 30, 2026, Issue of the Texas Register (51 TexReg 541)
Reed O’Brien and Kris Hogan

Adoption of Amendments to 40 TAC Chapter 819, Civil Rights Division

Agenda Item #12 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Adoption of Amendments to 40 TAC Chapter 858, Procurement and Contract Management Requirements for Purchase of Goods and Services for Vocational Rehabilitation Services, to Implement House Bill 2791, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025, Relating to Vocational Rehabilitation Services Purchasing, Previously Published for Public Comment in the February 13, 2026, Issue of the Texas Register (51 TexReg 872)
Reed O’Brien and Les Trobman

Adoption of Amendments to 40 TAC Chapter 858, Procurement and Contract Management Requirements for Purchase of Goods and Services for Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Agenda Item #13 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Funding for Texas Education Code Chapter 133 Apprenticeship Training Program for Fiscal Year 2027
Courtney Dezendorf and Desi Holmes

Fiscal Year 2027 Planning Estimates for Apprenticeship Training Programs Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #14 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Suspension of 40 TAC §806.41, Purchases of Products and Services from People with Disabilities, Pursuant to 40 TAC §800.8 
Juan Garcia and Kelvin Moore

Approval of Community Rehabilitation Programs to Participate in the Purchasing from People with Disabilities Program Discussion Paper

AN ORDER OF THE TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION REGARDING TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF PURCHASING FROM PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES RULE 40 TAC §806.41, CERTIFICATION AND RECERTIFICATION

Agenda Item #15 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Nominees
Kara Levy and Patricia Martinez

Workforce Development Board Nominations

Materials
Agenda
Streaming Link
Minutes

Materials
Agenda
Streaming Link
Minutes

Meeting Materials for Agenda Items with Supporting Documents

About the Material

These are draft materials for a commission meeting. They are for information only. The Commission may discuss, consider, and/or act upon the materials during the meeting. These materials are provided in support of an open and transparent government.

Items on the agenda may be considered in a different order than shown or not at all. Staff will post a final version of some materials in the appropriate location on our website after it has been considered.

Final rules: TWC Rules Adoptions & Proposals

Final reports: Agency Reports

Agenda Item #9 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Fiscal Years 2025 and 2026 Funding for the Texas Rising Star Centralized Assessment Entity
Allison Wilson and Reagan Miller

Texas Rising Star Centralized Assessment Entity (Track #76053) FY’26 Additional Funding Discussion Paper

Materials
Agenda
Streaming Link
Minutes

Meeting Materials for Agenda Items with Supporting Documents

About the Material

These are draft materials for a commission meeting. They are for information only. The Commission may discuss, consider, and/or act upon the materials during the meeting. These materials are provided in support of an open and transparent government.

Items on the agenda may be considered in a different order than shown or not at all. Staff will post a final version of some materials in the appropriate location on our website after it has been considered.

Final rules: TWC Rules Adoptions & Proposals

Final reports: Agency Reports

Agenda Item #9 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Certifications and Recertifications of Community Rehabilitation Programs to Participate in the Purchasing from People with Disabilities Program 
Juan Garcia and Kelvin Moore 

Approval of Community Rehabilitation Programs to Participate in the Purchasing from People with Disabilities Program Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #10 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Publication for Public Comment of Proposed Amendments to 40 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 800, General Administration, Relating to the Duration of Advisory Committees 
Reed O’Brien and Kris Hogan 

Proposed Amendments to 40 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 800, General Administration

Agenda Item #11 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Adoption of Amendments to 40 TAC Chapter 803, Skills Development Fund (SDF), to Add the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station as an Eligible SDF Applicant, as Mandated by Senate Bill 856, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025, Previously Published for Public Comment in the December 26, 2025, Issue of the Texas Register (50 TexReg 8516) 
Reed O’Brien and Kris Hogan 

Adoption of Amendments to 40 TAC Chapter 803, Skills Development Fund (SDF)

Agenda Item #12 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Publication for Public Comment of Proposed Repeal of 40 TAC Chapter 806, Purchases of Products and Services from People with Disabilities, Subchapter J, Transition and Retention Plans, to Remove Expired Rules 
Reed O’Brien and Kris Hogan 

Proposed Repeal of 40 TAC Chapter 806, Purchases of Products and Services from People with Disabilities, Subchapter J, Transition and Retention Plans

Agenda Item #13 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Adult Education and Literacy Advisory Committee Membership 
Kathy Zarate and Courtney Dezendorf 

Adult Education and Literacy Advisory Committee Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #14 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding U.S. Department of Labor Waivers to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to Better Serve Job Seekers and Employers 
Joel Mullins and Shirley Jones 

WIOA Waiver Requests Discussion Paper
WIOA Waiver Request Post-Exit Supportive Services for Adults and Dislocated Workers
WIOA Waiver Request Out-of-School Youth Expenditure
WIOA Waiver Request WIOA Youth Program Elements

Agenda Item #15 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Distribution of Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment Program Funds to Local Workforce Development Boards for Subsequent Meetings Pilot Phase IA 
Suzette Robinson and Joel Mullins 

RESEA BCY 2026 Subsequent Pilot Phase IA

Agenda Item #16 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Nominees 
Kara Levy and Patricia Martinez 

Workforce Development Board Nominations

 

Materials
Agenda
Streaming Link
Minutes

Meeting Materials for Agenda Items with Supporting Documents

About the Material

These are draft materials for a commission meeting. They are for information only. The Commission may discuss, consider, and/or act upon the materials during the meeting. These materials are provided in support of an open and transparent government.

Items on the agenda may be considered in a different order than shown or not at all. Staff will post a final version of some materials in the appropriate location on our website after it has been considered.

Final rules: TWC Rules Adoptions & Proposals

Final reports: Agency Reports

Agenda Item #9 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Publication for Public Comment of Proposed Amendments to 40 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 809, Child Care Services, Related to Enhancing Fraud Detection, Prevention, and Enforcement
Reed O’Brien and Kris Hogan
 

 

Materials
Agenda
Streaming Link
Minutes

Meeting Materials for Agenda Items with Supporting Documents

About the Material

These are draft materials for a commission meeting. They are for information only. The Commission may discuss, consider, and/or act upon the materials during the meeting. These materials are provided in support of an open and transparent government.

Items on the agenda may be considered in a different order than shown or not at all. Staff will post a final version of some materials in the appropriate location on our website after it has been considered.

Final rules: TWC Rules Adoptions & Proposals

Final reports: Agency Reports

Agenda Item #9 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Publication for Public Comment of Proposed Amendments to 40 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 809, Child Care Services, Related to Enhancing Fraud Detection, Prevention, and Enforcement 
Reed O’Brien and Kris Hogan 

Proposed Amendments to 40 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 809, Child Care Services

Agenda Item #10 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Publication for Public Comment of Proposed New 40 TAC Chapter 812, Rural Workforce Development Grant Program, to Implement Senate Bill 2448, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session 
Reed O’Brien and Kris Hogan 

Proposed New 40 TAC Chapter 812, Rural Workforce Development Grant Program

Agenda Item #11 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Publication for Public Comment of Proposed New 40 TAC Chapter 814, Advanced Nuclear Energy Workforce Development Program, to Implement Senate Bill 1535, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session 
Reed O’Brien and Kris Hogan

Proposed New 40 TAC Chapter 814, Advanced Nuclear Energy Workforce Development Program

Agenda Item #12 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Modifications to the Board Contract Year 2026 Child Care Allocations and Performance Targets 
Allison Wilson and Cathi Arwood 

Mid-Year Review of BCY’26 Child Care Allocations Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #13 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Nominees 
Kara Levy and Patricia Martinez 

Workforce Development Board Nominations

Agenda Item #14 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Acceptance of Pledges for Board Contract Years 2025 and 2026 Child Care Matching Funds 
Steven Sager and Ryan Clinton 

Board Contract Year 2026 Child Care Local Match Discussion Paper

 

Materials
Agenda
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Minutes

Materials
Agenda
Streaming Link
Minutes

Meeting Materials for Agenda Items with Supporting Documents

About the Material

These are draft materials for a commission meeting. They are for information only. The Commission may discuss, consider, and/or act upon the materials during the meeting. These materials are provided in support of an open and transparent government.

Items on the agenda may be considered in a different order than shown or not at all. Staff will post a final version of some materials in the appropriate location on our website after it has been considered.

Final rules: TWC Rules Adoptions & Proposals

Final reports: Agency Reports


Agenda Item #9 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Nominees 
Kara Levy and Patricia Martinez 

Board Contract Year 2026 Child Care Local Match Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #10 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Acceptance of Pledges for Board Contract Years 2025 and 2026 Child Care Matching Funds 
Steven Sager and Ryan Clinton 

Workforce Development Board Nominations

 

Materials
Agenda
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Minutes

Materials
Agenda
Streaming Link
Minutes

Meeting Materials for Agenda Items with Supporting Documents

About the Material

These are draft materials for a commission meeting. They are for information only. The Commission may discuss, consider, and/or act upon the materials during the meeting. These materials are provided in support of an open and transparent government.

Items on the agenda may be considered in a different order than shown or not at all. Staff will post a final version of some materials in the appropriate location on our website after it has been considered.

Final rules: TWC Rules Adoptions & Proposals

Final reports: Agency Reports

Agenda Item #9 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Publication for Public Comment of Proposed Amendments to 40 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 838, Texas Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Grant Program, to Implement House Bill 3260, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025
Reed O’Brien and Les Trobman

Proposed Amendments to 40 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 838, Texas Industry- Recognized Apprenticeship Grant Program

Agenda Item #10 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Adoption of the Rule Review for 40 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 806, Purchases of Products and Services from People with Disabilities, Pursuant to Texas Government Code, §2001.039, Previously Published for Public Comment in the November 7, 2025, Issue of the Texas Register (50 TexReg 7343)
Reed O’Brien and Kris Hogan

Adoption of the Rule Review for 40 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 806, Purchases of Products and Services from People with Disabilities

Agenda Item #11 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Adoption of Tri-Agency Self-Sufficiency Standards as the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Self-Sufficiency Wage Levels in Texas
Shirley Jones and Joel Mullins

WIOA Self-Sufficiency Wage Levels Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #12 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Approval of the Selection Decision for the Adult Education and Literacy Statewide Professional Development Center (RFA 32026-00032)
James Golsan and Karol Denise Huntmoses

AEL Statewide Professional Development Center Selection Decision Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #13 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Nominees
Kara Levy and Patricia Martinez

Workforce Development Board Nominations

Materials
Agenda
Streaming Link
Minutes

Meeting Materials for Agenda Items with Supporting Documents

About the Material

These are draft materials for a commission meeting. They are for information only. The Commission may discuss, consider, and/or act upon the materials during the meeting. These materials are provided in support of an open and transparent government.

Items on the agenda may be considered in a different order than shown or not at all. Staff will post a final version of some materials in the appropriate location on our website after it has been considered.

Final rules: TWC Rules Adoptions & Proposals

Final reports: Agency Reports

Agenda Item #9 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Recertifications of Community Rehabilitation Programs to Participate in the Purchasing from People with Disabilities Program
Juan Garcia and Kelvin Moore

Agenda Item #10 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Publication for Public Comment of Proposed Amendments to 40 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 838, Texas Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Grant Program, to Implement House Bill 3260, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025
Reed O’Brien and Les Trobman

Agenda Item #11 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Publication for Public Comment of Proposed Amendments to 40 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 858, Procurement and Contract Management Requirements for Purchase of Goods and Services for Vocational Rehabilitation Services, to Implement House Bill 2791, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025 
Reed O’Brien and Les Trobman

Agenda Item #12 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Adult Education and Literacy Advisory Committee Annual Report Pursuant to Texas Labor Code §315.005
Mahalia Baldini and Courtney Dezendorf

Agenda Item #13 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Nominees
Kara Levy and Patricia Martinez

Agenda Item #14 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Acceptance of Pledges for Board Contract Years 2025 and 2026 Child Care Matching Funds
Steven Sager and Ryan Clinton

Materials
Agenda
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Meeting Materials for Agenda Items with Supporting Documents

About the Material

These are draft materials for a commission meeting. They are for information only. The Commission may discuss, consider, and/or act upon the materials during the meeting. These materials are provided in support of an open and transparent government.

Items on the agenda may be considered in a different order than shown or not at all. Staff will post a final version of some materials in the appropriate location on our website after it has been considered.

Final rules: TWC Rules Adoptions & Proposals

Final reports: Agency Reports

Agenda Item #9 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Acknowledgment of Gifts and Donations of $500 or More in Value Given to the Texas Workforce Commission in Accordance with Section 301.021 of the Texas Labor Code and Chapter 575 of the Texas Government Code Natasha Ray and Les Trobman 

Agenda Item #10 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Publication for Public Comment of Proposed Amendments to 40 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 819, Civil Rights Division, to Modify Rule Language to Conform with Federal Guidance; and Review of the Rules in Accordance with Texas Government Code, §2001.039 Reed O’Brien and Kris Hogan  

Agenda Item #11 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding a Request to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child Care, to Extend Federal Child Care and Development Fund Waivers Allison Wilson and Reagan Miller 

Agenda Item #12 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Approval of the Selection Decisions for the Adult Education and Literacy Distance Education Professional Development Center (RFA 32026-00034) James Golsan and Karol Denise Huntmoses 

Agenda Item #13 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Nominees Kara Levy and Patricia Martinez