GO-Biz: local immigrant integration initiatives: reporting.

Summary

The bill amends the Government Code to tell the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO‑Biz) how to award and report on competitive grants for local immigrant‑integration projects. It sets detailed criteria for grant applications, limits data collection, and mandates an annual report to the Legislature no later than May 1. The measure aims to improve transparency, equity, and community input in funding immigrant‑service programs.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (April 22). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Apr 22, 2025

Hearings

• Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact Committee Hearing
  Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact · Apr 22, 2025

History

1. Feb 2, 2026From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2. Jan 31, 2026Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
3. Apr 22, 2025From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (April 22). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
4. Apr 1, 2025Re-referred to Com. on E.D., G., & H.I.
5. Mar 28, 2025Referred to Com. on E.D., G., & H.I.
6. Mar 28, 2025From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on E.D., G., & H.I. Read second time and amended.
7. Feb 24, 2025Read first time.
8. Feb 22, 2025From printer. May be heard in committee March 24.
9. Feb 21, 2025Introduced. To print.

Sponsors

• Sharp-Collins · sponsor

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