Relating to cooperation by economic development program participants with local workforce development boards.

HB 5390 requires employers participating in county or municipal economic development programs to contact their local workforce development board before filling job openings. The bill mandates that these employers consider qualified participants from career development centers operated by the workforce board for available positions. Employers must also give extra consideration to applicants receiving state or federal public assistance, such as unemployment benefits or assistance under Chapter 31 of the Human Resources Code. The law takes effect on September 1, 2025, directly affecting employers in Texas economic development programs.