This section defines apprenticeship-related terms used in the chapter.
Sec. 133.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Apprenticeship training program" means a training program that provides on-the-job training, preparatory instruction, supplementary instruction, or related instruction in a trade that has been certified as an apprenticeable occupation by the Office of Apprenticeship. (2) "Preparatory instruction" means a course of instruction lasting six months or less that teaches the basic skills required for an individual to comply with the terms of the individual's apprenticeship agreement as required by Section 133.002(d). (3) "Supplementary instruction" means a course of instruction for persons employed as journeymen craftsmen in apprenticeable trades that is designed to provide new skills or upgrade current skills. (4) "Related instruction" means organized, off-the-job instruction in theoretical or technical subjects required for the completion of an apprenticeship program for a particular apprenticeable trade. (5) "Commission" means the Texas Workforce Commission. (6) "Office of Apprenticeship" means the Office of Apprenticeship of the United States Department of Labor. Added by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 621, ch. 230, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 29, 1977. Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 771, Sec. 19, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Redesignated from Education Code Sec. 33.01 and amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 3, eff. May 30, 1995. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 655, Sec. 11.54, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 264 (H.B. 1799), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.