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HB 2652

Relating to establishing a certified caregiver pilot program in the Borderplex workforce development area.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Mary González and 3 co-sponsors

Texas establishes a workforce certification pilot program for caregivers in the El Paso Borderplex region to address labor shortages and create employment pathways.

Referred to Economic Development
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Bill Summary · HB 2652

Legislative bill overview

HB 2652 establishes a certified caregiver pilot program specifically in the Borderplex workforce development area (El Paso region). The bill creates a training and certification initiative designed to prepare workers for caregiving positions while supporting workforce development in this designated region.

Why is this important

The Borderplex region faces workforce gaps in healthcare and elder care sectors, and a certified caregiver program could address labor shortages while creating employment pathways for local workers. This pilot allows the state to test a targeted approach to workforce development in a specific economically significant border region before potential broader implementation.

Potential points of contention

  • Geographic limitation: The pilot's restriction to the Borderplex area may raise questions about why other regions with similar caregiver shortages aren't included, or conversely, concerns about whether resources should be spread across multiple pilot sites
  • Program funding and sustainability: The bill's financing mechanism and whether pilot funding is sufficient to create meaningful certification pathways remain unclear from the summary provided
  • Certification standards alignment: Questions about how the new certification will coordinate with existing state and federal caregiver credentials, and whether it creates duplicate or conflicting qualification requirements

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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