Bill: HB 441, 86(R) - 2019
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| No |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Negative |
Negative |
Neutral |
Author(s)
Diego Bernal
Rafael Anchia
Ramon Romero Jr.
Lynn Stucky
Senfronia Thompson
Bill Caption
Relating to requiring the Texas Workforce Commission to pay the cost of taking a
high school equivalency examination for certain individuals.
Fiscal Notes
Estimated Two-year Net Impact to General Revenue Related Funds for HB 441, Committee Report 1st House, Substituted: a negative impact of ($1,594,954) through the biennium ending August 31, 2021.
Bill Analysis
HB 441 would create a taxpayer-funded subsidy for the Texas Workforce Commission to pay the cost of the administering a high school equivalency examination for individuals age 21 and older.
Vote Recommendation Notes
Texas Action recommends opposing HB 441 because it is a violation of our limited government and personal responsibility principles. It is not the responsibility of the state expend the taxpayers' money to subsidize the cost of a high school equivalency exam for adults.
Organizations Supporting
Texas Association of Manufacturers
