Texas Labor Code 301.063 – State and Federal Cooperation
(a) The commission is designated as the agency of this state for implementation in this state of:
(1) the Wagner-Peyser Act (29 U.S.C. § 49 et seq.); and
(2) the Job Training Partnership Act (29 U.S.C. § 1501 et seq.).
(b) In administering this title the commission and executive director shall:
(1) cooperate with the secretary under the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. § 301 et seq.) to the fullest extent consistent with this title;
(2) make reports in the form and containing information required by the secretary and comply with provisions the secretary finds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct and verified;
(3) comply with the regulations prescribed by the secretary governing the expenditures of funds allotted and paid to the state under Title III of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. § 501 et seq.) to assist in the administration of this title; and
(4) cooperate with any official or agency of the United States having powers or duties under the Wagner-Peyser Act (29 U.S.C. § 49 et seq.) and take all actions necessary to secure to this state the benefits of that Act and necessary to perform the commission’s duties under Chapter 307.
Terms Used In Texas Labor Code 301.063
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
- United States: includes a department, bureau, or other agency of the United States of America. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) The commission may provide reasonable cooperation to each agency of the United States charged with the administration of any unemployment insurance law.
(d) On request, the commission shall furnish to an agency of the United States responsible for the administration of public works or assistance through public employment the name, address, ordinary occupation, and employment status of each recipient of benefits, including each nonrecipient parent as defined by § 31.0021, Human Resources Code, who is receiving benefits, and shall inform the agency of the recipient’s right to further benefits under Subtitle A.
(e) In this section, “secretary” means the United States secretary of labor.
(f) The commission shall contract with the Texas Department of Transportation for the Texas Department of Transportation to deliver public transportation services to clients of eligible programs, except that the Texas Department of Transportation may not assume responsibility for client case review, case management, or coordination or authorization of benefits.