Governor Greg Abbott continues to work with the Texas Legislature to provide the education and training needed to develop a highly-skilled workforce and
prepare Texans for in-demand, good-paying jobs. Over the last two years, Governor Abbott: To prepare students for similar opportunities, Texas must require high schools to provide more career training programs so students can go from graduation directly into a good-paying job. This session,
Governor Abbott will work with the Texas Legislature to: By 2030, more than 60% of jobs in Texas will require education or training beyond
a high school diploma. However, less than 40% of Texas students are attaining a degree or workforce training within six years of graduating high school. More
Texans need the skills that lead to a better job and a bigger paycheck.
• Awarded over $15 million in Jobs and Education for Texans grants to support
career training for high-demand industries
• Invested over $638 million to provide more Texans with the opportunity to gain the skills needed for good-paying, high-demand jobs
• Provided over $7 billion in 2024-2025 for career and technical education programs for middle and high school students, including high-demand industries such as plumbing, electrical, and welding
• Expanded workforce opportunities by
creating the Rural Pathways Excellence
Partnership and the Adult High School
Charter Program
• Expand high-demand career training programs by increasing funding for the
Jobs and Education for Texans grant program, Pathways in Technology Early
College high schools, dual credit, and other career education allotments
• Increase funding for the Rural Pathways Excellence Partnership program to support rural districts in expanding career training options for students and
addressing regional workforce needs
• Provide career and technical education funding for students enrolled in Junior
Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) programs
• Improve career advising and provide funding for career readiness assessments to ensure students are recommended courses best aligned with their career goals
• Invest in strategies to ensure students enter high school proficient in math and prepared to excel in career-aligned courses
