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Texas Workforce Commission Meetings
TWC's three Commissioners hear administrative reports, discuss and act on agency business, and decide unemployment insurance cases. The public is invited to comment before the Commission on any issue within the jurisdiction of the Commission.
- Meeting Agendas - Texas Workforce Commission
- Approved Minutes - Texas Workforce Commission
- Audio Webcast - Texas Workforce Commission
Meeting Schedule:
- February 7, 2012 - 9:00 a.m.
- February 14, 2012 - 9:00 a.m.
- February 14, 2012 - 2:00 p.m.
- February 21, 2012 - 2:00 p.m.
- February 27, 2012 - 1:00 p.m.
- February 28, 2012 - 9:00 a.m.
Meeting Location:
Texas Workforce Commission101 E 15th St, Rm 244
Austin, TX 78778
Commission on Human Rights Meetings
The Commission on Human Rights is in the Civil Rights Division of TWC.
Meeting Schedule:
- April 18, 2012 - 9:00 a.m.
- July 18, 2012 - 9:00 a.m.
- October 17, 2012 - 9:00 a.m.
Texas Business Conferences
The Office of the Commissioner Representing Employers sponsors the Texas Business Conferences, a series of employer seminars around the state. Employers are encouraged to attend at least one of the seminars in order to learn nuts and bolts information on state and federal employment laws and how to deal with the unemployment claim and appeal process.
Meeting Locations and Schedule:
- Waco, February 17, 2012
- Amarillo, March 16, 2012
- Corpus Christi, March 30, 2012
- Dallas, April 13, 2012
- McAllen, May 4, 2012
- Midland, June 8, 2012
- San Antonio, June 22, 2012
- Wichita Falls, July 13, 2012 (Tentative)
- Longview, August 3, 2012 (Tentative)
- Houston, August 17, 2012
- Galveston, October 19, 2012
For more information covering issues and interests of Texas employers, see Texas Business Today.
Annual Texas Workforce Conference
16th Annual Texas Workforce Conference Co-hosted with the International Association of Workforce Professionals – Texas Chapter (IAWP)
Save the dates for the 16th Annual Texas Workforce Conference to be held in Grapevine, Texas at the Gaylord Texan Hotel and Convention Center November 28-30, 2012.
Exhibitors
Act now to reserve a booth location for the 2012 statewide conference at the Gaylord Texan Hotel, November 28-30, 2012. Exhibitor Registration 2012:
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Exhibit Hall Floorplan
Request for Presenters
Are you interested in sharing your knowledge and being a part of the TWC/IAWP 16th Annual Conference in Grapevine, Texas at the Gaylord Texan Hotel and Convention Center? TWC is seeking proposals for creative and exciting conference workshops that will broaden horizons, enrich experiences and challenge workforce professional participants. Deadline to submit is February 29, 2012.
Submit Your Proposal Today!
- Request for Presenters Form: or
Information from 15th Annual Texas Workforce Conference
15th Annual Texas Workforce Conference Co-hosted with the International Association of Workforce Professionals – Texas Chapter (IAWP) Leading Through Partnerships - Texas Workforce Solutions
Thank you to the many attendees and presenters at the 15th Annual Texas Workforce Conference. Without your involvement, the 2011 conference would not have been such a success.
12th Annual Purchasing and HUB Connection Forum
The Texas Workforce Commission and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas are having our 12th annual economic opportunity forum on February 7, 2012, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. at the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas, 78701.
The forum will provide information about each agency’s purchasing needs and advise vendors of upcoming contracting opportunities. We will also have staff from other state agencies present to answer questions about their needs.
Purchasing and HUB Connection Forum Registration Form: or
Workforce Forums
The Workforce Forums are sponsored by the TWC's Workforce Network Support department. These forums are designed to increase workforce staff capacity through knowledge and information exchange.
Meeting Locations and Schedule:
- April 2-4, 2012: Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol, Austin, Texas
- Workforce Forum Registration Form
- Workforce Forum Draft Agenda Topics