Relating to participation in reemployment services as a condition of eligibility for unemployment benefits.

HB 3698 requires unemployed Texans who are determined by the unemployment agency to be at risk of exhausting regular benefits to participate in reemployment services (like job search assistance) as a condition for receiving unemployment benefits. It applies to individuals identified through the agency’s profiling system as needing such services to secure new employment. Exceptions exist if the person has already completed services or has a valid reason (e.g., medical issue) for not participating. The law aims to improve employment outcomes, strengthen benefit program integrity, and align with federal workforce goals, effective September 1, 2025.