(a) Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to implement the provisions of Texas Labor Code, Chapter 302, related to the Texas Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs Grant Program. These rules may be cited as the Texas Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Grant Program fund rules.
(b) Goal. The goal of the Texas Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship (TIRA) fund is to address Texas' immediate industrial workforce needs resulting from the impact of hurricanes, other natural disasters, and overall workforce shortages.

Source Note: The provisions of this §838.1 adopted to be effective December 28, 2020, 45 TexReg 9573; amended to be effective November 20, 2023, 48 TexReg 6746