Relating to the establishment by the Texas Workforce Commission of a workplace soft skills training pilot program.

HB 1147 establishes a six-week workplace soft skills training pilot program in Cameron County, administered by the Texas Workforce Commission. The program teaches workplace ethics, communication, leadership, and time management, awarding certificates upon completion to eligible participants. The Commission must set training content and eligibility rules, then evaluate the program’s effectiveness by December 1, 2026, including a recommendation on statewide expansion. The pilot expires September 1, 2027, and takes effect September 1, 2025. It directly affects workers in Cameron County during the pilot period.