Sec. 2308.254. LIMITATION ON EXERCISE OF BOARD POWERS. (a) A power or duty granted a board under this chapter may not be exercised in a workforce development area until:
(1) the chief elected officials in that area agree on the establishment of a board as provided by Section 2308.253(c); and
(2) the board is certified by the governor.
(b) A private industry council in an area in which a board is not created or in which the chief elective officers are unable to agree on the establishment of a board may not exercise any of the powers granted a board by this chapter, except for a power granted under the federal Job Training Partnership Act (29 U.S.C. Section 1501 et seq.).
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.81(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 19.12(b), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments
Chapter 2308 - Workforce Investment Act
Section 2308.2515. Application of Prior Law
Section 2308.252. Designation of Workforce Development Areas
Section 2308.253. Creation of Local Workforce Development Boards
Section 2308.254. Limitation on Exercise of Board Powers
Section 2308.255. Appointment of Board; Liability of Board Members
Section 2308.256. Board Membership
Section 2308.258. Presiding Officer
Section 2308.259. Board Committees
Section 2308.260. Technical Advisory Groups
Section 2308.261. Certification of Board
Section 2308.263. Approval of Fiscal Agent
Section 2308.264. Contracting for Service Delivery
Section 2308.265. Incentives and Waivers
Section 2308.266. Nonprofit Status; Ability to Solicit Funds
Section 2308.268. Assistance and Sanctions for Nonperformance
Section 2308.269. Sanctions for Lack of Fiscal Accountability