House Committee on Defense and Veterans' Affairs - 87th R.S. (2021)

Committee: House Defense and Veterans' Affairs
Title: Interim Report
Subjects: Mental health services | Military families | Operation Lone Star (Border security) | Post-traumatic stress disorder | Public Safety, Texas Department of | Texas National Guard | Texas State Guard | Veterans | Veterans health care |
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Charges: This report should address the charges below.
1. Monitor the activities of the Texas State Guard and the Texas National Guard participating in Operation Lone Star. Consider any legal or logistical support that can be provided to these organizations to increase operational efficiencies in conjunction with the Department of Public Safety. Review and assess the inventory of these agencies. Make appropriate recommendations. (Joint charge with Committee on Homeland Security and Public Safety)
2. Monitor the agencies and programs under the Committee’s jurisdiction and oversee the implementation of relevant legislation passed by the 87th Legislature. Conduct active oversight of all associated rulemaking and other governmental actions taken to ensure the intended legislative outcome of all legislation.
3. Examine programs and funding streams connected to services that improve mental health outcomes for servicemen and women suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
4. Evaluate the needs of veterans and their families as they return to civilian life, including access to employment, education, housing, counseling, and mental health services. Make recommendations to ensure coordination between state agencies to create a positive environment for veterans transitioning back into communities across the state.
Supporting documents
Committee: House Defense and Veterans' Affairs
Title: Committee meeting testimony, March 8, 2021
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Committee: House Defense and Veterans' Affairs
Title: Committee meeting testimony, March 15, 2021
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Committee: House Defense and Veterans' Affairs
Title: Committee meeting testimony, March 22, 2021
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Committee: House Defense and Veterans' Affairs
Title: Committee meeting testimony, March 29, 2021
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Committee: House Defense and Veterans' Affairs
Title: Committee meeting testimony, April 7, 2021
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Committee: House Defense and Veterans' Affairs
Title: Committee meeting testimony, April 12, 2021
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Committee: House Defense and Veterans' Affairs
Title: Committee meeting testimony, April 19, 2021
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Committee: House Defense and Veterans' Affairs
Title: Committee meeting testimony, April 26, 2021
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Committee: House Defense and Veterans' Affairs
Title: Committee meeting testimony, September 29, 2021
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Committee: House Defense and Veterans' Affairs
Title: Committee meeting testimony, July 20, 2022
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