Rep. Stan Gerdes introduced HB 2545, a bill on Labor and State Finances, to the Texas House on Thursday, Feb. 6 during the 89(R) legislative session, according to the Texas Legislature website.
More specifically, the official text was summarized by the state legislature as ’’relating to the establishment of the Rural Workforce Training Grant Program’’.
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
This bill establishes the Rural Workforce Training Grant Program, administered by the Texas Workforce Commission, to provide targeted funding for job-specific training in counties with populations under 200,000. Grants can be awarded to public, private, or nonprofit entities, including businesses, political subdivisions, and educational institutions, that offer workforce development activities such as on-the-job training and apprenticeships. Funds may cover expenses like training materials, instructor fees, and administrative costs. The commission will require recipients to report on the use of funds and training outcomes and will submit an annual effectiveness report to state leaders. The commission may also solicit and accept external gifts and donations for the program. The bill takes effect Sept. 1, 2025.
Stan Gerdes, a member of the House Committee on Calendars, proposed another 21 bills during the 89(R) legislative session. He is also a member of the House Committee on Energy Resources and a member of the House Committee on Licensing & Administrative Procedures.
Gerdes graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2008 with a BA.
Stan Gerdes is currently serving in the Texas State House, representing the state’s 17th House district. He replaced previous state representative John Cyrier in 2023.
Bills in Texas go through a multi-step legislative process, including committee review, debates, and votes in both chambers before reaching a final decision. Each session, there are typically thousands of bills introduced, but only a portion successfully navigate the process to become law.
You can read more about the bills and other measures here.
| Legislative Session | Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89(R) | HB 2499 | 02/05/2025 | Relating to placement on the minimum salary schedule for certain public school employees |
| 89(R) | HB 2316 | 01/31/2025 | Relating to the manner of reporting results in the conduct of elections |
| 89(R) | HB 2302 | 01/31/2025 | Relating to the definition of a rural political subdivision for purposes of the Texas Water Assistance Program |
| 89(R) | HB 2080 | 01/24/2025 | Relating to the review of the duties of a groundwater conservation district by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality |
| 89(R) | HB 2078 | 01/24/2025 | Relating to the joint planning of desired future conditions in groundwater management areas |
| 89(R) | HB 2077 | 01/24/2025 | Relating to persons eligible to appeal the desired future conditions adopted by a groundwater conservation district |
| 89(R) | HB 2034 | 01/23/2025 | Relating to the issuance of groundwater permits to certain aliens or foreign entities |
| 89(R) | HB 2017 | 01/22/2025 | Relating to increasing the minimum term of imprisonment and changing the eligibility for community supervision, mandatory supervision, and parole for certain persons convicted of intoxication manslaughter |
| 89(R) | HB 1928 | 01/16/2025 | Relating to the payment of certain costs associated with certain assignments of a statutory probate court judge |
| 89(R) | HB 1832 | 01/14/2025 | Relating to the punishment for certain criminal offenses involving illegal entry into or illegal presence in this state by a person who is an alien; increasing criminal penalties |
| 89(R) | HB 1789 | 01/08/2025 | Relating to enhancing the criminal penalty for the offense of intoxication manslaughter in certain circumstances |
| 89(R) | HB 1690 | 12/20/2024 | Relating to an application for a permit for the transfer of groundwater out of a groundwater conservation district |
| 89(R) | HB 1689 | 12/20/2024 | Relating to the use of certain groundwater export fees collected by a groundwater conservation district |
| 89(R) | HB 1668 | 12/18/2024 | Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of enticing a child and to the applicability of sex offender registration requirements to that offense |
| 89(R) | HB 1633 | 12/16/2024 | Relating to the criteria considered by groundwater conservation districts before granting or denying a permit or permit amendment |
| 89(R) | HB 1589 | 12/11/2024 | Relating to requiring voter approval for the construction of a new toll project by a toll project entity |
| 89(R) | HB 1523 | 12/05/2024 | Relating to a prohibition on the authorization by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of the use of a Class V injection well for certain aquifer storage and recovery projects |
| 89(R) | HB 1522 | 12/04/2024 | Relating to notice of a meeting held under the open meetings law |
| 89(R) | HB 1521 | 12/04/2024 | Relating to the implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives by certain governmental entities |
| 89(R) | HB 1431 | 11/20/2024 | Relating to the prohibited manufacture, processing, possession, distribution, offer for sale, and sale of cell-cultured protein |
| 89(R) | HB 1335 | 11/14/2024 | Relating to underground facility safety |
| 88(R) | HB 5388 | 04/19/2023 | Relating to the creation of the Martindale Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Caldwell County, Texas; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes |
| 88(R) | HB 5369 | 04/12/2023 | Relating to the creation of the Sandow Municipal Utility District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes |
| 88(R) | HB 5368 | 04/11/2023 | Relating to the Open R Fresh Water Supply District of Caldwell County; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes |
| 88(R) | HB 5322 | 03/24/2023 | Relating to the administration, powers, territory, and financing of the Garfield Municipal Utility District No. 1 |
| 88(R) | HB 4814 | 03/10/2023 | Relating to the use of certain land by The University of Texas System |
| 88(R) | HB 5052 | 03/10/2023 | Relating to the criteria considered by groundwater conservation districts before granting or denying a permit |
| 88(R) | HB 4307 | 03/09/2023 | Relating to the creation of the Maxwell Municipal Utility District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes |
| 88(R) | HB 4445 | 03/09/2023 | Relating to water loss in water delivery systems for certain municipally owned water utilities |
| 88(R) | HB 4495 | 03/09/2023 | Relating to the authority of certain counties to order the microchipping of dogs; providing a civil penalty |
| 88(R) | HB 4255 | 03/08/2023 | Relating to term limits for certain contracts regarding airports and associated air navigation facilities operated by or on behalf of a local government |
| 88(R) | HB 4259 | 03/08/2023 | Relating to the members on an early voting ballot board |
| 88(R) | HB 3723 | 03/06/2023 | Relating to the establishment of the Rural Workforce Training Grant Program |
| 88(R) | HB 3398 | 03/03/2023 | Relating to county zoning authority for counties adjacent to populous counties; creating a criminal offense |
| 88(R) | HB 3314 | 03/02/2023 | Relating to a mitigation program and fees for the Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District |
| 88(R) | HB 3324 | 03/02/2023 | Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue for hotel and convention center projects and other qualified projects |
| 88(R) | HB 3352 | 03/02/2023 | Relating to the regulation of used and scrap tires by certain counties |
| 88(R) | HB 1486 | 01/19/2023 | Relating to the adoption of a mental health leave policy for certain telecommunicators |
| 88(R) | HB 1487 | 01/19/2023 | Relating to the creation of a rural county law enforcement grant program |
