Open Meetings

Workforce Solutions East Texas Board

Texas House Bill 1863, along with provisions of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, sought to integrate various workforce programs under a single policy-making body. The Workforce Solutions East Texas Board was established to oversee this integration and coordination of more than twenty separate employment and training programs in our area. 

Board of Directors

The Workforce Solutions East Texas Board is a volunteer board appointed by the Chief Elected Officials. The Board is composed of a majority membership of individuals from the private sector along with individuals representing labor, education, and community organizations within East Texas.

Chief Elected Officials

Under the Workforce and Economic Competitiveness Act, the responsibilities of Chief Elected Officials in the East Texas Workforce Development Area are carried out by a Chief Elected Officials (CEO) Board. The CEO Board consists of the County Judges of each county of the East Texas Workforce Development Area and the Mayors of the Cities of Longview and Tyler. 
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Open Meetings

Agendas will be linked a minimum of 72 hours prior to the open meeting

Board of Directors

September 10, 2025 - Longview

Executive Committee

None scheduled

COMMITTEES

Economic Development

Finance & Audit

Welfare-to-Work

None scheduled

Workforce Centers

None scheduled

Child Care

None scheduled

Youth

None scheduled

Joint Meetings

None scheduled

Locations

5

Staff

133

Board Members

25