Section 838.1 - Scope and Purpose(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.40 Tex. Admin. Code § 838.1
Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 45, Number 52, December 25, 2020, TexReg 9576, eff. 12/28/2020; Amended by Texas Register, Volume 48, Number 46, November 17, 2023, TexReg 6749, eff. 11/20/2023