Texas Education Code - EDUC § 19.004. Governance, Limitation on Powers, and Duties

(1) develop educational programs specifically designed for persons eligible under Section 19.005 and ensure that those programs, such as a high school equivalency program and an English as a second language program, are integrated with an applied career and technical context leading to employment;

(2) develop career and technical education programs specifically designed for persons eligible under Section 19.005 and prioritize the programs that result in certification or licensure, considering the impact that a previous felony conviction has on the ability to secure certification, licensure, and employment;

(3) continually assess job markets in this state and update, augment, and expand the career and technical education programs developed under Subdivision (2) as necessary to provide relevant and marketable skills to students;  and

(4) coordinate educational programs and services in the department with those provided by other state agencies, by political subdivisions, and by persons who provide programs and services under contract.