CSSB 1538: Senate Passes Bill To Help Low-Wage Workers Save for the Future, Bill Moves to House
![Share on Facebook](http://bettertexasblog.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Facebook_45.png)
![Share on Twitter](http://bettertexasblog.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Twitter_45.png)
Author:
Celia Cole /(512) 320-0222 x110
May 11, 2005
Read Full Article >>
![](/images/icons/acrobat_icon.gif)
On April 5 the Senate voted 30-1 to pass CSSB 1538 by Senator Barrientos. The House companion to this bill is HB 2450 by Representatives Naishtat, Luna, Guillen, and Jim Keffer. CSSB 1538 would establish a $1 million grants program at the Comptroller’s office to assist local communities in setting up Individual Development Accounts (IDA) for their low-income residents. The bill will be heard on Monday, May 16 at 2:00 p.m. or upon adjournment.