Texas Labor Code 308.002 – Definitions
In this chapter:
(1) “Division” means the division of workforce development of the commission.
(2) “Employer” has the meaning assigned by § 61.001.
(3) “JOBS training program” means the job opportunities and basic skills (JOBS) training program under Part F, Subchapter IV, Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. § 682).
(4) “Local workforce development board” means a board created under Subchapter F, Chapter 2308, Government Code.
(5) “Program” means the Texans Work program established under this chapter.
(6) “Trainee” means a recipient of food stamps under the food stamp program administered under Chapter 33, Human Resources Code, and financial assistance under Chapter 31, Human Resources Code, who:
(A) is eligible to participate in the JOBS training program; and
(B) receives on-the-job training through a training course offered under the program.
(7) “Training course” means a course for the development of practical employment skills that is:
(A) offered to trainees by an employer who participates in the program; and
(B) approved as required by this chapter.