(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.
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