Texas
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Project Labor Agreements
Statute prohibits government mandated PLAs on state projects, including the issuance of debt by the state for the construction of public school facilities.
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Prevailing Wage
Yes; no monetary threshold.
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Right to Work
Yes.
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Public-Private Partnerships
Statute authorizes the use of P3s on horizontal and vertical construction projects. Unsolicited bids are accepted, but through a competitive bid process.
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Workforce Development Incentives
Current labor supply satisfies 68.5% of peak labor demand.
State offered $1,614,600 in grants and incentives for workforce preparation and development in 2021.
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Career and Technical Education
97% of CTE high school graduates are placed in colleges or careers.
Texas does recognize NCCER as an approved curriculum for CTE programs.
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Job Growth Rate
3.7%