The City of Brownsville has been honored with the Lex Frieden Employment Award, a prestigious statewide recognition for its commitment to creating a workplace where everyone belongs.
The award, announced by Governor Greg Abbott, celebrates employers across Texas who demonstrate outstanding efforts in hiring, training, and supporting individuals with disabilities.
Brownsville earned this recognition through its ongoing initiatives to create equal opportunities for all employees. These include participation in community job fairs, annual sensitivity training for staff, and ensuring workplace accessibility through reasonable accommodations and inclusive tools.
The City also partners with programs like Workforce Solutions’ Summer Earn and Learn Program, which helps young individuals with disabilities gain valuable job experience and career development opportunities.
The Lex Frieden Employment Award reaffirms Brownsville’s leadership in workplace inclusion and its dedication to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community it serves.
