Relating to the establishment of the Rural Workforce Development Grant Program.

HB 4479 establishes the Rural Workforce Development Grant Program under Texas Labor Code. The program provides grants to nonprofit organizations that help rural schools and colleges align workforce training with local job demands to address skills gaps. Nonprofits must demonstrate experience working in rural areas and partner with institutions to deliver technical assistance. The Texas Workforce Commission administers the program, with funding potentially supplemented by private gifts or donations. This directly affects rural educational institutions, local employers, and nonprofit service providers in Texas.