Tex. Gov't Code § 2308A.007 · Chapter 2308A. TRI-AGENCY WORKFORCE INITIATIVE
CREDENTIAL LIBRARY.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) The coordinating board and the commission jointly shall establish a publicly accessible web-based library of credentials, such as diplomas, certificates, certifications, digital badges, apprenticeships, licenses, or degrees, that are:
(1) delivered, issued, funded, or governed by the state;
(2) aligned with recognized skills and industry standards;
(3) available to residents of the state; and
(4) used by employers in the state.
(a-1) The credential library established under this section must:
(1) include:
(A) the information included in the electronic tools or platforms developed by the coordinating board under Section 61.09022(a), Education Code; and
(B) the list of industry certifications developed under Section 39.0531, Education Code; and
(2) ensure data interoperability between relevant state agencies.
(b) The coordinating board and the commission jointly shall designate a host agency to contract with an experienced and recognized third-party vendor for the credential library established under this section.
(c) In establishing the credential library under this section, the coordinating board and the commission shall solicit input from the agency and relevant stakeholders.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 933 (H.B. 3767), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.
Amended by:
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 378 (H.B. 8), Sec. 51, eff. June 9, 2023.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1011 (H.B. 2920), Sec. 8, eff. June 18, 2023.
Acts 2025, 89th Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 6 (H.B. 8), Sec. 2.014, eff. December 4, 2025.
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.2308A.htm
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