Texas Industry Recognized Apprenticeship (TIRA) Grant
Provides Texas Industry Recognized Apprenticeship Grant to support performance-verified apprenticeship grants texas employers target occupations rule revisions.
The Texas Industry Recognized Apprenticeship (TIRA) Grant funds private-sector Texas employers to run full-time paid apprenticeship programs in 25 designated target occupations. Apprenticeships combine on-the-job work with classroom instruction. The program was created to address workforce gaps in hurricane-affected areas and broader shortages. As of May 2026, TIRA is paused — application reviews are suspended pending formal rule adoption under new legislation (Chapter 838). A public comment period closed March 23, 2026. Formal rule adoption timeline is unknown.
Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.