Great debate between @JoeBiden & @realDonaldTrump w/ HUGE public policy issue at the end! @JoeBiden said he would transition away from Oil industry. @realDonaldTrump says did u hear that TX, Oklahoma & Pennsylvania? Say it aint so Joe! Transition means no more jobs! #txlege
Paul Bettencourt
@TeamBettencourt · TX · S
Posts81
Engagement2,144
Voting-record position0.040
CoverageOct 23, 2020 to May 18, 2023
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Texans needs (to earn while you learn) apprenticeships! Mike Meroney with @TXManufacturers said there<U+2019>s 60K open manufacturing jobs right now in Texas, and he thanked me for laying out this new Texas IRAP grant program as there are several industries that need more too, like, 10K<U+2026> https://t.co/2qtRi4gDLl https://t.co/0hKCS24GnS
Civics 101<U+2026>Federal Paycheck Protection Program, PPP, is in bipartisan #CARES 2020 Act to keep employees paychecks going in COVID shutdown! Had Appropriations & Forgiveness in law. @JoeBiden EO is NOT a law, has no Approps, & will be Challenged #SCOTUS. @SpeakerPelosi was right! https://t.co/yeCZftj2Te
.@GregAbbott_TX right decision as TX joins 20 other States are doing the same.. The big problem now is due to the high federal unemployment benefits causing many industries to have a shortage of workers post COVID-19. Texas is 100% open so lets get back to work! #txlege https://t.co/WSps8jJ5C1
#HB4361 by Rep @RaneyForTexas passes Senate unanimously to remove unnecessary barriers & give Texas employers' ability to quickly & effectively establish workforce training programs outside service district area where employers located. #txlege #txed @TPPF @txbiz @TXManufacturers https://t.co/nkBjYJUS3j
Fun day @ the <U+201C>office!<U+201D> @iglooproducts & @Walmart partnership. Proud to see <U+201C>Made in America<U+201D> close to home adding 90 jobs in @katytexas. Recognizing obvious- MFG jobs are always great! Best wishes to Pres Dave Allen & SVP Laura Phillips on their new cooler which is really cool! https://t.co/Jf78WAqe8a
75% TX employers having trouble finding skilled candidates to hire. #SB1622 strengthens cooperation & accountability btw states workforce & employers to ensure Texans have education & resources to succeed. Great support from Chambers, TAM @williamstodd78 @JohnHryhorchuk @txbiz https://t.co/Gh1nWpdpQQ
Not to be outdone by @LinaHidalgoTX's $100, @HoustonISD is proposing a $500 "stipend" for vaccinated employees & adds discriminatory leave policy! (@TXAG opine?). Will file bill on these stipends as Chair @loiskolkhorst will debate it. Next up $1000? #txlege @serrano_alej @TPPF https://t.co/jkJwHQOUfa https://t.co/EAhOdXs5Nn
#HB3767 passes Senate to strengthen cooperation & accountability btw workforce & employers to ensure education/resources to succeed! 75% TX employers have trouble finding skilled workers to hire... Support from Chambers, @TXManufacturers @TXCatholic @JohnHryhorchuk @txbiz #txlege https://t.co/8GMPF1yjtv
In Ed's story, I'm quoted that @EquableNow study doesn't take account that we gave a 13th monthly check out to retirees. In last 3 yrs we have done it twice, it avg out 5.5+% per yr as study insisted on having a COLA. Hearst title wrong, TX would place much higher! #txed #Txlege https://t.co/RnWzWouvB1