Monitoring the SessionSB 280
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THE TEXT
…“section, an employer shall give additional consideration to each”…
Bill text, introduced version (I)
The caption speaks only of cooperation with local workforce boards. The body also creates a hiring preference for referred applicants who disclose that they receive public assistance, and the caption never mentions it. The preference is tied to the board referrals, so the gap is modest.
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relating to cooperation by economic development program participants with local workforce development boards.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
Caption: cooperation with workforce boards. Bill: “additional consideration” for referred applicants on public assistance.
Employers in county or city economic development programs who are hiring for program work must ask the local workforce development board to refer qualified job seekers from its career centers. Those employers must also give extra consideration to referred applicants who say they receive public assistance, such as unemployment benefits or cash assistance. The law takes effect September 1, 2027, and adds a hiring step and a hiring preference for businesses taking part in local economic development deals.
Labels: DO-OVER. Reworked text of a bill filed before that died: 89R SB 2603 (Did not pass). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R and 89R only.TRY NO. 2. Filed in 2 sessions: 89R and 90R. Checked against 88R and 89R only.
90R-SB280 · 2026-11-09
relating to cooperation by economic development program participants with local workforce development boards.
Caption: cooperation with workforce boards. Bill: “additional consideration” for referred applicants on public assistance.
Employers in county or city economic development programs who are hiring for program work must ask the local workforce development board to refer qualified job seekers from its career centers. Those employers must also give extra consideration to referred applicants who say they receive public assistance, such as unemployment benefits or cash assistance. The law takes effect September 1, 2027, and adds a hiring step and a hiring preference for businesses taking part in local economic development deals.
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THE TEXT
…“section, an employer shall give additional consideration to each”…
Bill text, introduced version (I)
The caption speaks only of cooperation with local workforce boards. The body also creates a hiring preference for referred applicants who disclose that they receive public assistance, and the caption never mentions it. The preference is tied to the board referrals, so the gap is modest.
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
No verified beat found.
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Derived itemized flow · Jul 10, 2024 to Jun 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
$25,750.00
Also funds 5 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Nov 22, 2024 to Oct 12, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
Derived itemized flow · Nov 25, 2024 to Dec 13, 2024. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100989095.
$25,000.00
Also funds 137 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 24, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Oct 3, 2024 to Jan 26, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100989095, 101009709, 101033590, 101060872.
$25,000.00
Also funds 17 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Oct 28, 2024 to Aug 26, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · on Dec 14, 2024. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100989095.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
$25,750.00
Also funds 5 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Nov 22, 2024 to Oct 12, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
Derived itemized flow · Nov 25, 2024 to Dec 13, 2024. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100989095.
$25,000.00
Also funds 137 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 24, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Oct 3, 2024 to Jan 26, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100989095, 101009709, 101033590, 101060872.
$25,000.00
Also funds 17 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Oct 28, 2024 to Aug 26, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · on Dec 14, 2024. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100989095.
No floor vote loaded for this bill.
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
Analysis of text version I by a super-expensive superintelligence, Nov 9, 2026, against the published rubric.
Filed 2 times: 89R and now. Checked against 88R and 89R only.
by Sen. Blanco, same lead author · Did not pass · reworked
Introduced textLast action, May 25, 2025: Not again placed on intent calendar
Relating to cooperation by economic development program participants with local workforce development boards.
Caption, 89R bill history
Texas Senate · Filed Nov 9, 2026
11/09/2026 S Filed
Texas Legislature Online · Introduced
Data snapshot Nov 10, 2026 at 2:41 AM CST. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.
Economic & Industrial Development--General
Labor--Workforce Development
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
The text as introduced · 227 words
90R392 SCR-D By: Blanco S.B. No. 280 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to cooperation by economic development program participants with local workforce development boards. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subtitle C, Title 12, Local Government Code, is amended by adding Chapter 399A to read as follows: CHAPTER 399A. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS Sec. 399A.001. COOPERATION WITH LOCAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS. (a) An employer who is participating in an economic development program authorized under this title and administered by or on behalf of a county or municipality that is hiring one or more employees to perform work in connection with the program shall contact the local workforce development board established under Chapter 2308, Government Code, for the workforce development area in which the work will be performed to request the referral of qualified individuals served by a career development center established by the board under Section 2308.312, Government Code, for consideration in filling the employment positions. (b) When filling employment positions described by this section, an employer shall give additional consideration to each applicant referred to the employer under this section who voluntarily discloses that the applicant receives state or federal public assistance, including: (1) unemployment insurance benefit payments; and (2) financial assistance under Chapter 31, Human Resources Code. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2027.