2023 Commission Meeting Information

Meeting Materials for Agenda Items with Supporting Documents

Agenda Item #9 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Texas Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs Grant Program Application Parameters for Fiscal Year 2024 
Kerry Ballast and Desi Holmes 

• Discussion Paper - Chapter 838. Texas Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs Grant Program Fiscal Year 2024 Grant Application

Agenda Item #10 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action on a Statewide Initiative to Provide Upskilling and Training to Address Skills Gaps 
Joel Mullins and James Golsan 

• Upskilling and Training to Address Skills Gaps Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #11 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Appointments to the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Advisory Board 
Lorena Knight and Mary York 

• Jobs and Education for Texans Advisory Board Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #12 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding the Annual Occupational Shortage Report to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Legislature Concerning Existing and Projected Shortages in High-Demand, High-Wage Occupations as Required in Texas Labor Code Section 302.019 
Mariana Vega and Gabriel M. Guzman 

• Texas Workforce Commission Report on Texas Growth Occupations - 2023

Agenda Item #13 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Publication for Public Comment of Proposed Amendments to 40 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 853, Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind, to Update Program Eligibility, Clarify Language for Consistency, and Review of the Rules in Accordance with Texas Government Code §2001.039 
Matt Berend and Kira Hollywood 

• Proposed Amendments to 40 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 853, Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind

Agenda Item #14 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Publication for Public Comment of Proposed Amendments to 40 TAC Chapter 801, Local Workforce Development Boards, Requiring Local Workforce Development Board Membership to Include a Representative of the Child Care Workforce, as Set Forth in House Bill 1615, 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session 
Dawn Cronin and Joel Mullins 

• Proposed Amendments to 40 TAC Chapter 801, Local Workforce Development Boards

Agenda Item #15 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Adoption of New 40 TAC Chapter 800, Subchapter N, Reporting Workplace Violence, to Implement HB 915, 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Previously Published for Public Comment in the October 20, 2023, Issue of the Texas Register (48 TexReg 6201) 
Jon Pokorney and Jason Stalinsky 

• Adoption of New 40 TAC Chapter 800, Subchapter N, Reporting Workplace Violence

Agenda Item #16 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Appointment of a Lone Star Workforce of the Future Fund Advisory Board Member 
Collin Bradley and Mary York 

• Lone Star Workforce of the Future Fund Advisory Board Appointment Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #17 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Approval of a Rural Workforce Working Group Participant List 
Collin Bradley and Mary York

• 2024 Statewide Initiative Rural Working Group – Participant List Discussion Paper

Meeting Materials for Agenda Items with Supporting Documents

Agenda Item #9 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action on the Industry-Based Certification Advisory Council's Inventory of Industry-Recognized Credentials and Certificates, Pursuant to Texas Labor Code Section 312.003 
Kerry Ballast and Emily Lawley 

• OVERVIEW OF THE IBC ADVISORY COUNCIL PROCESS NOVEMBER 2023
• IBC Advisory Council Inventory

Agenda Item #10 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Combined State Plan for Program Years 2024–2027, Including All Core Programs, the Senior Community Service Employment Program, and Wagner-Peyser Agricultural Outreach Plan, for Posting for a 30-day Public Comment Period
Shirley Jones and Joel Mullins 

• Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Combined State Plan for Program Years 2024–2027 Executive Summary
• WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT COMBINED STATE PLAN TEXAS PROGRAM YEARS 2024-2027

Agenda Item #11 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Submission of the Apprenticeship Related Instruction Cost Study, Fiscal Years 2021-2022 
Kerry Ballast and Desi Holmes 

• Apprenticeship Related Instruction Cost Study Fiscal Years 2021-2022

Agenda Item #12 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding WIOA Statewide Funding to Workforce Solutions of Central Texas for Services to Dislocated Workers Transitioning from Fort Cavazos 
Sandra Williams and Ryan Clinton 

• Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers 

Meeting Materials for Agenda Items with Supporting Documents

Agenda Item #9 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Concerning the Estimated Unemployment Trust Fund Balance Pursuant to Texas Labor Code Section 204.061, and the Estimated Employment and Training Investment Holding Fund Balance Available for Transfer Pursuant to Texas Labor Code Section 204.123
Chris Nelson

• TWC Financial Status for Unemployment Trust Fund 2019 - 2023

Agenda Item #10 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding an Order to Adopt Modifications for Program Year 2023/Fiscal Year 2024 Allocations and Distributions for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult and Dislocated Worker Program
Chris Nelson and Irene Tanguma

• FY2024/PY2023 WIOA Allocations
• TWC Order - Fiscal Year 2024/Program Year 2023 WIOA Block Grant Allocation Modification

Agenda Item #11 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Redistribution of Program Year 2023-2024 Adult Education and Literacy Funds
Mahalia Baldini and Kerry Ballast

• Redistribution of Program Year 2023–2024Adult Education and Family Literacy Act Funds Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #12 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Adult Education and Literacy Career Pathways Professional Development Center
Mahalia Baldini and Kerry Ballast

• Adult Education and Literacy State Leadership Funds Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #13 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Recertification 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 #14 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Nominees
Cherie Dudley and Shunta Williams

• Workforce Development Board Nominations

Agenda Item #15 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding the Acceptance of Pledges for Board Contract Years 2023 and 2024 Child Care Local Match Funds
Sandra Williams and Lisa Guzman

• Board Contract Year 2024 Child Care Local Match Discussion Paper

Meeting Materials for Agenda Items with Supporting Documents

Agenda Item #9 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding Adoption of New 40 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 810, Lone Star Workforce of the Future Fund, to Implement House Bill 1755, 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Previously Published for Public Comment in the September 29, 2023, Issue of the Texas Register (48 TexReg 5645) 
Collin Bradley and Michael Treyger

• Adoption of New 40 TAC, Chapter 810, Lone Star Workforce of the Future Fund

Agenda Item #10 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Establishment of a Late Refund Penalty Rate for Career Schools and Colleges, Pursuant to Texas Education Code Section 132.061(e) 
Kerry Ballast and Courtney Arbour

• Calendar Year 2024 Late Refund Penalty Rate Career Schools and Colleges Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #11 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Combined State Plan for Program Years 2024–2027, Including All Core Programs, the Senior Community Service Employment Program, and Wagner-Peyser Agricultural Outreach Plan, for Posting for a 30-Day Public Comment Period 
Shirley Jones and Joel Mullins

• Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Combined State Plan for Program Years 2024–2027 Executive Summary
• WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT COMBINED STATE PLAN, TEXAS, PROGRAM YEARS 2024-2027

Agenda Item #12 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Nominees 
Cherie Dudley and Shunta Williams

• Workforce Development Board Nominations

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Agenda Item #3 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding the Acceptance of Pledges for Board Contract Years 2023 and 2024 Child Care Local Match Funds 
Sandra Williams and Lisa Guzman

• Board Contract Year 2024 Child Care Local Match Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #4 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Waiver of a Portion of the Child Care Services Rules in 40 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Sections 809.133 and 809.131 Regarding Texas Rising Star, in Accordance with 40 TAC Section 809.3
Reagan Miller and Allison Wilson 

• Waiver of Chapter 809 Child Care Services Texas Rising Star Rules Discussion Paper
• AN ORDER OF THE TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION REGARDING A WAIVER OF
  CHILD CARE SERVICES RULE 40 TAC §808.133(d)(1) AND 40 TAC §809.131(a)(1)

Agenda Item #5 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Certification 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 #6 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Publication for Public Comment of Proposed Amendments to 40 TAC Chapter 800, Subchapter B, Allocations, and Subchapter L, Workforce Diploma Pilot Program, and Chapter 805, Adult Education and Literacy, Relating to Statewide Competitive Grant Funding, and to Implement House Bill (HB) 1602 and HB 2575, 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session 
Mahalia Baldini and Kerry Ballast 

• Proposed Amendments to 40 TAC Chapter 800, Subchapter B, Allocations, and Subchapter L, Workforce Diploma Pilot 
• Proposed Amendments to 40 TAC Chapter 805, Adult Education and Literacy

Agenda Item #7 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Publication for Public Comment of Proposed Amendments to 40 TAC Chapter 845, Texas Work & Family Clearinghouse, to Implement (HB) 2975, 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, and Review of the Rules in Accordance with Texas Government Code §2001.039 
Collin Bradley and Michael Treyger 

• Proposed Amendments to 40 TAC Chapter 845, Texas Work & Family Clearinghouse

Agenda Item #8 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Business Enterprises of Texas Customer Satisfaction Survey and Cost Analysis Report for Submission to the Governor and Legislative Budget Board as Provided in the General Appropriations Act for the 2022-2023 Biennium, Article VII, Texas Workforce Commission, Rider 36 
Cheryl Fuller and Jim Debus 

• BET CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SURVEY AND COST ANALYSIS REPORT 2023

Agenda Item #9 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Nominees 
Cherie Dudley and Shunta Williams 

• Workforce Development Board Nominations

Meeting Materials for Agenda Items with Supporting Documents

Agenda Item #9 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding a Memorandum of Understanding between Texas Workforce Commission and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to Jointly Implement Certain Strategies 
Courtney Arbour and Kerry Ballast 

• MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

Agenda Item #10 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding Adoption of 40 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 838, Texas Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs Grant Program, to Remove References to the Federal Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Program and Standards Recognition Entities; Lay Out Program Eligibility and Application Process; and Review of the Rules in Accordance with Texas Government Code, §2001.039, Previously Published for Public Comment in the September 1, 2023, Issue of the Texas Register (48 TexReg 4790) 
Kerry Ballast and Desi Holmes 

• Adoption of 40 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 838, Texas Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs Grant Program

Agenda Item #11 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program Funding for Fiscal Year 2024 
Kerry Ballast and Desi Holmes 

• Fiscal Year 2024 Planning Estimates for Pre-Apprenticeship Training Funds Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #12 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Purchasing from People with Disabilities Program Central Nonprofit Agency FY24 Management Fee 
Juan Garcia and Kelvin Moore 

• Purchasing from People with Disabilities Program State Fiscal Year 2024 Central Nonprofit Agency Management Fee Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #13 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) Subsequent Meetings Pilot Funding 
Suzette Robinson and Dawn Cronin 

• RESEA Fiscal Year 2023 Subsequent Pilot Staffing and Resource Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #14 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Nominees 
Cherie Dudley and Shunta Williams 

• Workforce Development Board Nominations

Meeting Materials for Agenda Items with Supporting Documents

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

Meeting Materials for Agenda Items with Supporting Documents

Agenda Item #9 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Publication for Public Comment of Proposed New 40 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 800, Subchapter N, Reporting Workplace Violence, to Implement HB 915, 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session
Jon Pokorney and Jason Stalinsky

• Proposed New 40 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 800, Subchapter N, Reporting Workplace Violence

Agenda Item #10 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Nominees
Cherie Dudley and Shunta Williams

• Workforce Development Board Nominations

Meeting Materials for Agenda Items with Supporting Documents

Agenda Item #9 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Board Contract Year 2024 Child Care Allocations and Performance Targets
Reagan Miller and Allison Wilson

• BCY’24 Board Child Care Allocations & Targets Discussion Paper

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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 302.021 of the Texas Labor Code and Chapter 575 of the Texas Government Code
Shana Kelly and Les Trobman

• Gifts of $500 or more in value given to the Texas Workforce Commission

Agenda Item #10 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Budget
Chris Nelson and Irene Tanguma

• 2024 Operating Budget

Agenda Item #11 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Publication for Public Comment of Proposed New 40 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 810, Lone Star Workforce of the Future Fund, to Implement House Bill 1755, 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session
Collin Bradley and Michael Treyger

• Proposed New 40 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 810, Lone Star Workforce of the Future Fund

Agenda Item #12 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Recertification 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 #13 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action on Adult Education and Literacy Contracted Measures and Targets for Program Year 2023-2024
Mahalia Baldini and Kerry Ballast

• Adult Education and Literacy Contracted Measures and Performance-Based Criteria for Program Year 2023-2024 Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #14 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Nominees
Cherie Dudley and Shunta Williams

• Workforce Development Board Nominations

Agenda Item #15 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Statewide Initiative Reviews and Staff Recommendations, Funded Through Fiscal Year 2024 Reserve Balances and Other Sources
Courtney Arbour and Leslie Kruse

• Work Session Initiatives Summary
• A Workforce Strategy for Rural Texas
• Staff Responses to Commission Work Session Discussion Paper A Workforce Strategy for Rural Texas (REVISED)
• Middle Skills Gap Discussion Paper
• Staff Responses to Commission Work Session Discussion Paper Middle Skills Gap
• Texas Foster Youth Network Discussion Paper
• Staff Responses to Commission Work Session Discussion Paper Foster Youth Network
• Workforce and Economic Development – A TWC Strategy
• Staff Responses to Commission Work Session Discussion Paper Workforce and Economic Development – A TWC Strategy
• Texas Conference for Foster Youth Discussion Paper
• Staff Responses to Commission Work Session Discussion Paper Texas Conference for Foster Youth
• Esports as a STEM Program Discussion Paper
• Reentry Conference Discussion Paper
• OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR SMALL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP DISCUSSION PAPER
• Texas Interns Unite! National Intern Day with a Texas Twist Annual Conference Discussion Paper

Meeting Materials for Agenda Items with Supporting Documents

Agenda Item #2 - Discussion of Texas Workforce Commission Strategic Plan, Goals, and Priorities for Fiscal Year 2024
Randy Townsend

• TWC Goals along with Statutory Goals

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Agenda Item #8 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Apprenticeship Training Program Performance Measures, Pursuant to 40 Texas Administrative Code §837.28, Performance
Kerry Ballast and Desi Holmes

• Texas Workforce Commission Chapter 837 Apprenticeship Training Program Performance Measures Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #9 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Texas Industry Recognized Apprenticeship Grant Program Interim Processes and Requirements
Kerry Ballast and Desi Holmes

• Texas Workforce Commission Chapter 838 Texas Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Grant Program Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #10 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Initial High School Equivalency Voucher Distribution as Related to Texas Education Code §48.302
Mahalia Baldini and Kerry Ballast

• High School Equivalency Subsidy Voucher Distribution for Fiscal Year 2024 Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #11 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Setting the Minimum Threshold for Child Care Reimbursement Rates for Board Contract Year 2024
Allison Wilson and Reagan Miller

• Setting Minimum Threshold for Child Care Reimbursement Rates for Board Contract Year 2024 Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #12 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Statewide Initiative Reviews and Staff Recommendations, Funded Through Fiscal Year 2024 Reserve Balances and Other Sources
Courtney Arbour and Leslie Kruse

• Staff Responses to Commission Work Session Discussion Paper A Workforce Strategy for Rural Texas
• Staff Responses to Commission Work Session Discussion Paper Middle Skills Gap
• Staff Responses to Commission Work Session Discussion Paper Workforce and Economic Development – A TWC Strategy
• Staff Responses to Commission Work Session Discussion Paper Texas Conference for Foster Youth
• Staff Responses to Commission Work Session Discussion Paper Foster Youth Network
• Esports as a STEM Program Discussion Paper
• Reentry Conference Discussion Paper
• OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR SMALL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP DISCUSSION PAPER 
• Texas Interns Unite! National Intern Day with a Texas Twist Annual Conference Discussion Paper

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Agenda Item #8 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Publication for Public Comment of Proposed Amendments to 40 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 838, Texas Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs Grant Program, to Remove References to the Federal Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Program and Standards Recognition Entities; Lay Out Program Eligibility and Application Process; and Review of the Rules in Accordance with Texas Government Code, §2001.039
Kerry Ballast and Desi Holmes

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

Agenda Item #9 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Local Workforce Development Board Membership Requirements in Texas Government Code, Section 2308.256, as Amended by House Bill 1615, Regular Session, 88th Texas Legislature
Joel Mullins and Dawn Cronin

• Local Workforce Development Board Membership Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #10 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action on Appointment of a Representative for the Texas Workforce Commission to Serve on the Educational Research Center Advisory Board
Adam Leonard

• Appointment of a Representative for the Texas Workforce Commission to Serve on the Educational Research Center Advisory Board

Agenda Item #11 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Nominees
Cherie Dudley and Shunta Williams

• Workforce Development Board Nominations

Agenda Item #12 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Subsequent Certification of Local Workforce Development Boards under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
Shunta Williams and Cherie Dudley

• ​​​​​​​Subsequent Certification for Local Workforce Development Boards Discussion Paper

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Agenda Item #8 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Distribution of a Portion of the Performance Outcome Payment Received by TWC for the Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) Program to Local Workforce Development Boards
Suzette Robinson and Dawn Cronin

• RESEA FY2022 Performance Outcome Payment Distribution Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #9 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Annual 2023 Report on the Transition from Military Service to Employment for Submission to the Governor and Legislature Pursuant to Texas Labor Code Section 302.020
Bob Gear and Dawn Cronin

• 2023 Report on the Transition from Military Service to Employment

Agenda Item #10 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action on the Submission of the 2021-22 Texas Workforce Commission Equal Employment Opportunity & Minority Hiring Practices Report to the Governor and Legislature Pursuant to Texas Labor Code Sections 21.0035, 21.504 and 21.553
Erin Humphreys and Kathy Nguyen

• Hiring Practices and Equal Employment Opportunity Report, FY21-22

Agenda Item #11 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Nominees
Cherie Dudley and Shunta Williams

• Workforce Development Board Nominations

Agenda Item #12 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Report to the Governor and Legislative Leadership Offices Concerning the Estimated Unemployment Trust Fund Balance Pursuant to Texas Labor Code Section 204.061, and the Estimated Employment and Training Investment Holding Fund Balance Available for Transfer Pursuant to Texas Labor Code Section 204.123
Chris Nelson and Irene Tanguma

• Financial Status for Unemployment Trust Fund 2019-2023

Agenda Item #13 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding an Order to Adopt Fiscal Year 2024 Allocations and 2024 Funding Distributions for Local Workforce Development Areas
Chris Nelson and Irene Tanguma

• FY2024/PY2023 Allocations
• TWC Order - Fiscal Year 2024 Block Grant Allocations and Distributions

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Agenda Item #2 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Statewide Initiative Reviews and Staff Recommendations, Funded Through Fiscal Year 2024 Reserve Balances and Other Sources
Courtney Arbour and Leslie Kruse

• WDD Statewide Initiative Review and Staff Recommendations Executive Summary

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Agenda Item #8 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Certification and Recertification 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 #9 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding a Fiscal Year 2025 Planning Estimate for the Child Care Professional Development Scholarship Statewide Initiative
Allison Wilson and Reagan Miller

• FY25 Planning Estimate for Child Care Professional Development Scholarships Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #10 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Nominees
Cherie Dudley and Shunta Williams

• Workforce Development Board Nominations

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Agenda Item #8 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Board Contract Year 2024 Texas Rising Star Mentor Distribution
Allison Wilson and Reagan Miller

• Board Contract Year 2024 Texas Rising Star Mentor Distribution Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #9 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Nominees Cherie Dudley and Shunta Williams

• Workforce Development Board Nominations

Agenda Item #12 - Report and Update by the Executive Director and Staff Regarding Administrative Matters, Including Internal Policies and Procedures, Customer and Board Service Issues, Status of Current or Potential Project Assignments, Organizational Matters, and Responsibilities of the Agency’s Divisions
Ed Serna

• Star Award – Group Award – AD&M

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Agenda Item #8 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Submission of the Hiring Practices
and Equal Employment Opportunity Report, Fiscal Years 2021-2022, to the Governor and
Legislature Pursuant to Texas Labor Code Sections 21.0035, 21.504 and 21.553
Bryan Snoddy and Ellena Rodriguez

• Hiring Practices and Equal Employment Opportunity Report, FY21-22

Agenda Item #9 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Nominees
Cherie Dudley and Shunta Williams

• Workforce Development Board Nominations

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Agenda Item #8 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Statewide Initiatives as Part of the Texas Workforce Commission Fiscal Year 2024 Itemized Operating Budget
Chris Nelson and Irene Tanguma

• 2024 TWC Statewide Initiatives
• Child Care FY24 Statewide Initiatives

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Agenda Item #8 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding New Member Appointments to the
Purchasing from People with Disabilities Advisory Committee
Juan Garcia and Kelvin Moore

• Appointments to the Advisory Committee of the Purchasing from People with Disabilities Program Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #9 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Advisory Board Recommendations Concerning FY23 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 - FY 2023 JET Grant Awards Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #10 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding JET Advisory Board Recommendations Concerning FY24 Program Funding and Parameters for JET 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 - FY 2024 Parameters Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #11 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Funding to Support Eligible and Qualified Applicants in the Building and Construction Trades Program
Joel Mullins and Dawn Cronin

• Building and Construction Trades Budget Increase Discussion Paper

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Agenda Item #8 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Recertification 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 #9 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding an Order to Adopt Program Year 2023/Fiscal Year 2024 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Allocations, Rapid Response Distributions, Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) Allocations and Child Care Allocations
Irene Tanguma and Chris Nelson

• FY2024/PY2023 Final Allocations, WIOA-AEL-CC
• TWC Order - Fiscal Year 2024/Program Year 2023 WIOA, AEL Block Grant Allocations, Rapid Response Distribution and Child Care Allocation

Agenda Item #10 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Two-Year Modifications of Program Years 2021-2024 WIOA Local Board Plans for Submission to the Texas Workforce Investment Council
Joel Mullins and Dawn Cronin

• Two-Year Modifications to 2021–2024 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Local Workforce Development Board Plans Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #11 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Nominees
Cherie Dudley and Shunta Williams

• Workforce Development Board Nominations

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Agenda Item #8 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Adult Education and Literacy Advisory Committee Membership
Kerry Ballast and Courtney Arbour

• Adult Education and Literacy Advisory Committee Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #9 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Nominees
Cherie Dudley and Shunta Williams

• Workforce Development Board Nominations

Agenda Item #10 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Statewide Initiatives Funded with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Adult Education and Literacy (AEL), Child Care, or Other State Level Funds
—Discussion Paper: Expanded Externships for Teachers Program
—Discussion Paper: Combined Youth Program Funding
Sandra Williams and Leslie Kruse

• Expanded Externships for Teachers Program Discussion Paper
• Combined Youth Program Funding Discussion Paper

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Agenda Item #8 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Statewide Initiatives Funded with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Adult Education and Literacy (AEL), Child Care, or Other State Level Funds —Discussion Paper: Additional Distribution of WIOA Funds to Workforce Development Boards for Teacher Externships
Sandra Williams and Leslie Kruse

• Externship for Teachers Program—Additional Distribution Discussion Paper

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Agenda Item #8 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Report to the Governor and Legislative Leadership Offices Concerning the Estimated Unemployment Trust Fund Balance Pursuant to Texas Labor Code Section 204.061, and the Estimated Employment and Training Investment Holding Fund Balance Available for Transfer Pursuant to Texas Labor Code Section 204.123
Chris Nelson and Irene Tanguma

• Financial Status for Unemployment Trust Fund 2019 - 2023

Agenda Item #9 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Reinstatement of Child Care Automated Attendance Tracking in Conjunction With the Implementation of the Texas Workforce Commission's New Child Care Case Management System
Allison Wilson and Reagan Miller

• Child Care Case Management – Implementation of Automated Attendance Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #10 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Revisions to the Texas Rising Star Guidelines to Align with Previously Approved Amendments to 40 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 809, Child Care Services Rules
Allison Wilson and Reagan Miller

• Texas Rising Star Guidelines Revision Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #11 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Apprenticeship Training Program Funding for Fiscal Year 2024
Kerry Ballast and Desi Holmes

• Fiscal Year 2024 Planning Estimates for Apprenticeship Training Programs Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #12 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Nominees
Cherie Dudley and Shunta Williams

• Workforce Development Board Nominations

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Agenda Item #8 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Texas Rising Star Centralized Assessor Statewide Initiative
Reagan Miller and Allison Wilson

• Texas Rising Star Centralized Assessors Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #9 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Acceptance of Pledges for Board Contract Years 2022 and 2023 Child Care Matching Funds
Sandra Williams and James Golsan

• Board Contract Year 2023 Child Care Local Match Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #11 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Nominees
Cherie Dudley and Shunta Williams

• Workforce Development Board Nominations

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Agenda Item #8 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Approval of the Internal Audit Charter.
Ashley Sagebiel

• TWC Internal Audit Charter

Agenda Item #9 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Postsecondary Education Services for Vocational Rehabilitation Customers.
Rikka Weintraub and Jamie Haywood

• Postsecondary Education Services for Vocational Rehabilitation Customers

Agenda Item #10 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Member Reappointments to the Purchasing from People with Disabilities Advisory Committee.
Juan Garcia and Kelvin Moore

• Reappointments to the Purchasing from People with Disabilities Program Advisory Committee

Agenda Item #11 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding an Order to Adopt Additional Fiscal Year 2023 Funding Allocations to Local Workforce Development Areas for the SNAP Employment and Training program.
Chris Nelson and Irene Tanguma

• Texas Workforce Commission FY 2023 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Supplemental Allocation
• TWC Order - Fiscal Year 2023 Additional SNAP E&T Block Grant Allocations

Agenda Item #12 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Program Year 2023 and Fiscal Year 2024 Planning Estimates.
Chris Nelson

• FY2024/PY2023 Planning Estimates

Agenda Item #13 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Redistribution of Adult Education and Literacy Funds.
Mahalia Baldini and Kerry Ballast

• Redistribution of Adult Education and Family Literacy Act Funds Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #14- Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding the Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) State Plan for 2023 for Submission to the U.S. Department of Labor.
Suzette Robinson and Dawn Cronin

• ELEMENTS OF AN UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE (UI) REEMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND ELIGIBILITY ASSESSMENT (RESEA) GRANT STATE PLAN
• BUDGET NARRATIVE FY23

Agenda Item #15 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Youth Robotics Request for Applications initiative.
Sandra Williams and Leslie Kruse

• Youth Robotics Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #18 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Nominees.
Cherie Dudley and Shunta Williams

• Workforce Development Board Nominees

Meeting Materials for Agenda Items with Supporting Documents

Agenda Item #8 Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Statewide Rapid Incumbent Worker Training Pilot Initiative Funded with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Funds
Mary York and Yanin Dieppa

• Statewide Rapid Incumbent Worker Training Pilot Initiative Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #9 Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Suspension of 40 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §805.41(c), Adult Education and Literacy, Pursuant to 40 TAC §800.8
Mahalia Baldini and Kerry Ballast

• Adult Education and Literacy Rule Suspension to Extend Grant Term Discussion Paper
• AN ORDER OF THE TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION REGARDING TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF ADULT EDUCATION AND LITERACY RULE §805.41(c) RELATING TO GRANT RENEWALS

Agenda Item #12 Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Nominees
Cherie Dudley and Shunta Williams

• Workforce Development Board Nominations

Meeting Materials for Agenda Items with Supporting Documents

Agenda Item #8 Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Acceptance of Pledges for Board Contract Years 2022 and 2023 Child Care Matching Funds
Sandra Williams and James Golsan

• Board Contract Year 2023 Child Care Local Match Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #9 Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Local Workforce Development Board Childcare Allocations & Target Adjustments for Board Contract Year 2023
Reagan Miller and Adam Leonard

• Local Workforce Development Board Childcare Allocations & Target Adjustments for Board Contract Year 2023

Agenda Item #10 Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Local Workforce Development Board Performance Expectations for Board Contract Year 2023
Courtney Arbour and Adam Leonard

• Local Workforce Development Board Performance Expectations for Board Contract Year 2023

Agenda Item #11 Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding a Request for Waiver from Central Texas Allied Health Institute, Pursuant to Texas Administrative Code §807.4, Career Schools and Colleges
Kerry Ballast and Courtney Arbour

• Texas Workforce Commission Chapter 807 Career Schools and Colleges Rules Waiver Discussion Paper
• An Order of the TWC Regarding a Waiver of Career Schools and Colleges Rule 40 TAC §807.14(b)(2), Locations for Central Texas Allied Health Institute

Agenda Item #12 Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Modifications to the Board Contract Year 2023 Child Care Award
Allison Wilson and Reagan Miller

• Child Care Conference Awards Modification Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #13 Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Guidance on Resource Utilization and Implementation of Services and Strategies to Target Disaster Relief Efforts and Public Health Emergencies

• Discussion Paper: Child Care & Development Block Grant (CCDBG) COVID-19 Federal Funding 10th Tranche of New Initiatives

Allison Wilson and Reagan Miller

• Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG) COVID-19 Federal Funding Tenth Tranche of New Initiatives Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #14 Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Nominees
Cherie Dudley and Shunta Williams

• Workforce Development Board Nominations

Agenda item #15 Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Statewide Initiatives Funded with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Adult Education and Literacy (AEL), Child Care, or Other State Level Funds 

• Discussion Paper: Short Term Training In-Demand Occupations Pilot
• Discussion Paper: Middle Skill Employment Supplies Pilot Project

Benjamin Holquist and Sandra Williams

• Short Term Training In-Demand Occupations Pilot Discussion Paper
• Middle Skills Employment Supplies Pilot Project Discussion Paper

Meeting Materials for Agenda Items with Supporting Documents

Agenda Item #10 Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce
Development Board Nominees
Cherie Dudley and Shunta Williams

• Workforce Development Board Nominations

Meeting Materials for Agenda Items with Supporting Documents

Agenda Item #8 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Adult Education and Literacy Advisory Committee Annual Report
Mahalia Baldini and Kerry Ballast 

• Adult Education and Literacy Advisory Committee Report 2022 Annual Recommendations

Agenda Item #9 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Acceptance of Pledges for Board Contract Years 2022 and 2023 Child Care Matching Funds
Sandra Williams and James Golsan

• Board Contract Year 2023 Child Care Local Match Discussion Paper

Agenda Item #11 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Nominees
Cherie Dudley and Shunta Williams

• Workforce Development Board Nominations

Meeting Materials for Agenda Items with Supporting Documents

Agenda Item #8- Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Report to the Governor and Legislative Leadership Offices Concerning the Estimated Unemployment Trust Fund Balance Pursuant to Texas Labor Code Section 204.061, and the Estimated Employment and Training Investment Holding Fund Balance Available for Transfer Pursuant to Texas Labor Code Section 204.123
Chris Nelson and Irene Tanguma

• TWC Status for Unemployment Trust Fund 2019 – 2023, ($ in Millions) as of November 30, 2022

Meeting Materials for Agenda Items with Supporting Documents

Agenda Item #3 - Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding the Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Child Care Program Report for Fiscal Years 2021-2022 for Submission to the 88th Texas Legislature, Pursuant to Section 302.0043 of the Texas Labor Code
Allison Wilson and Reagan Miller

• Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Subsidized Child Care Program, Report to 88th Texas Legislature

Agenda Item #6 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Nominees
Cherie Dudley and Shunta Williams

• Workforce Development Board Nominations

Meeting Materials for Agenda Items with Supporting Documents

Agenda Item #3 - Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding a Strategic Plan for the Child Care Workforce for Submission to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and the Legislature as Required by House Bill 619, 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session
Allison Wilson and Reagan Miller

• Child Care Workforce Strategic Plan 2023-2025