HB 7 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing a Texas Border Force, and to compensate persons affected by those threats; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs Senate: Border Security
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEXICO | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RANGERS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 90 88-0 (2023)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to benefits for certain members of the Texas military forces and survivors of members of the Texas military forces.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BISHOP EVANS ACT | DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPT. OF INSURANCE | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | State Employees | STATE GUARD, TEXAS
HB 184 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to certain requirements for activation of the Texas National Guard into active combat duty.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
| Congress | Governor | Military & Veterans | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS
HB 249 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rogers, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to a school security volunteer program in certain counties.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | Minors--Health & Safety | VOLUNTEERS
HB 264 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to requirements for the physical presence of a borrower for signing certain documents related to a home equity loan.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Received from the House
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Disabilities, Persons with | Financial--General | HOME EQUITY | LOANS | Military & Veterans | Probate--Durable Power of Attorney | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 278 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to hiring and licensing certain veterans as peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Fire Fighters & Police--General | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions
HB 282 88-0 (2023)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for Gold Star family members and recipients of certain Texas military awards.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 294 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the separation of federal elections from state and local elections, and to related practices and procedures.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Presidential | Elections--Primaries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 349 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.Sponsor: Flores, Pete
Relating to the exemption of certain property from municipal drainage service charges.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Left pending in committee
| Aging | City Government--Utilities | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 434 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leo Wilson, Terri | et. al.
Relating to the provision of financial assistance to survivors of certain members of the Texas military forces.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Military & Veterans | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | STATE GUARD, TEXAS
HB 440 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to the use of the fund for veterans' assistance to provide pro bono legal services to veterans and active duty service members.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Military & Veterans
HB 538 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Relating to the designation of portions of the state highway system as memorial highways for veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| CAMP COUNTY | Highways | LIBERTY COUNTY | Military & Veterans | VETERANS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY
HB 541 88-0 (2023)
Author: Longoria, OscarSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to donations to certain local charities or veterans county service offices ordered to be paid as a condition of community supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | GIFTS & DONATIONS | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Military & Veterans
HB 542 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to a study on state land use to facilitate health and wellness for veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| Health--General | Military & Veterans | Parks & Wildlife--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 558 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard PeñaSponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of certain organizations that benefit veterans during a declared state of disaster.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 562 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard PeñaSponsor: Flores, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information received or maintained by the Veterans' Land Board.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective immediately
| Military & Veterans | Protection of Personal Information | VETERANS' LAND BOARD
HB 566 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study of the disaster preparedness for each state military facility.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Interim Studies | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS
HB 587 88-0 (2023)
Author: Patterson, JaredSponsor: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the incineration of a United States flag or Texas state flag through the cremation process at the request of any person.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| CREMATORIES & CREMATION | FLAGS | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Health--General | Military & Veterans
HB 621 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, MattSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to creating a temporary certification to teach career and technology education for certain military service members and first responders.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/23
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Military & Veterans | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 627 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, CodySponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to the surviving spouse of a posthumous recipient of certain awards.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 651 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps and Leadership Officer Training Corps programs as public school career and technology education programs and the indicator of achievement for military readiness under the public school accountability system.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Military & Veterans
HB 659 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, David | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to specialty license plates issued for recipients of the Commendation Medal.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 671 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to a veterans suicide prevention campaign.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUICIDE | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 716 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of the authority of a commanding officer of the state militia to prohibit the sale or exchange of arms, ammunition, or explosives.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Military & Veterans | Weapons
HB 721 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 835 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the provision of financial assistance to survivors of certain members of the Texas military forces.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Military & Veterans | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | STATE GUARD, TEXAS
HB 836 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to retired members of the Texas State Guard.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Military & Veterans | STATE GUARD, TEXAS
HB 837 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the use of appropriated money by the Texas State Guard for recruiting and retention purposes.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Received from the House
| Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE GUARD, TEXAS
HB 910 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to waiver programs for certain veterans provided by toll project entities.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Highways | Military & Veterans | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES
HB 1012 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination; authorizing civil penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Labor--General | Military & Veterans | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1068 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to the construction of a meteorological tower near a federally owned or operated radar installation or military installation; providing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Military & Veterans | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 1127 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the payment in installments of ad valorem taxes on a residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 1152 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al.
Relating to the licensing of certain veterans by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and the hiring of those veterans by political subdivisions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Received from the House
| Aliens | Fire Fighters & Police--General | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions
HB 1192 88-0 (2023)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC NOTICE | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 1282 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela | et. al.
Relating to county jailer training on interacting with veterans in the criminal justice system.
House: County Affairs
Received from the House
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1314 88-0 (2023)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the establishment by toll project entities of a discount program for electronic toll collection customers.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Disabilities, Persons with | Highways | Military & Veterans | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES
HB 1315 88-0 (2023)
Author: Herrero, AbelSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the open burn pit registry fund and the issuance of specialty license plates to honor members of the United States armed forces exposed to open burn pits.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| LE ROY AND ROSIE TORRES ACT | LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1340 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Relating to the licensing of certain military veterans as health care providers to practice in underserved areas.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 1443 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slawson, Shelby | et. al.
Relating to the operation of certain wind-powered devices near certain aviation facilities and the receipt of certain ad valorem tax incentives for property on which such devices are constructed or installed; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs
Postponed
| AIRPORTS | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Energy--General | Energy--Wind | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Utilities--Electric
HB 1444 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to preferential voting in runoff elections for certain voters voting by mail.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1457 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to required military informed care or military cultural competency training for certain personnel of entities that provide mental health services to veterans or veterans' families before award of a state agency grant.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1512 88-0 (2023)
Author: Spiller, David | et. al.
Relating to the removal, relocation, alteration, or construction of certain monuments, memorials, or designations located on public property; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| ALAMO, THE | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Legislature | Military & Veterans | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS | State Officers
HB 1516 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Relating to the use of unmanned aircraft by the Texas military forces.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| Aeronautics | Military & Veterans | Transportation--Aviation
HB 1534 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to recognizing persons who separated from military service solely on the basis of sexual orientation as honorably discharged veterans under state law.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 1538 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gámez, Erin
Relating to parking privileges for disabled veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1596 88-0 (2023)
Author: Buckley, Brad
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1613 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.Sponsor: Flores, Pete
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
House appoints conferees-reported
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | STATE ECONOMIC REIMBURSEMENT FOR VETERANS EXEMPTION (SERVE) ACT | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--City | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Sales
HB 1633 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to certain offenses regarding parking privileges of veterans with disabilities.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
HB 1717 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons with a disability in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Military & Veterans | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1740 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of state parklands passports to and a waiver of certain state park fees for certain veterans, active duty armed forces members, and certain family members of a person who died while serving in the United States armed forces.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| CONSTABLES | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Military & Veterans | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | SHERIFFS
HB 1773 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to a state employment preference for certain individuals who reside with veterans with a disability.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | State Employees
HB 1871 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 521 in Brazoria County as the Clarence "BB" Sasser Medal of Honor Highway.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| BRAZORIA COUNTY | CLARENCE "BB" SASSER MEDAL OF HONOR HIGHWAY | Highways | Military & Veterans
HB 1875 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the audiology and speech-language pathology interstate compact; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Received from the House
| AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY COMPACT COMMISSION | Electronic Information Systems | Intergovernmental Relations | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS | TELEMEDICINE
HB 1928 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to supplemental pay for members of the Texas military forces suffering an economic hardship as a result of serving on military duty.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Military & Veterans | Salaries & Expenses
HB 1954 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al.
Relating to the licensing of certain veterans by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and the hiring of those veterans by political subdivisions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Aliens | COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Military & Veterans | Political Subdivisions
HB 2040 88-0 (2023)
Author: Buckley, Brad
Relating to an indicator of achievement for military readiness under the public school accountability system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Military & Veterans
HB 2059 88-0 (2023)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to mental health first aid training provided by local mental health authorities and local behavioral health authorities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Courts--Judges | Day Care | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Lawyers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2148 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to a study on veteran deaths caused by suicide.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2197 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to assistance for tuition and fees at postsecondary educational institutions for certain members of the Texas military forces.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Military & Veterans
HB 2248 88-0 (2023)
Author: Garcia, Josey | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to designating September 30 as Vanessa Guillén Day.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Holidays | Military & Veterans | VANESSA GUILLÉN DAY
HB 2296 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dorazio, Mark
Relating to privileged parking for certain military campaign and service award recipients.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2363 88-0 (2023)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the designation of the portion of Farm-to-Market Road 765 in Concho County as the Sergeant Stephen Jones Memorial Highway.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
| CONCHO COUNTY | Highways | Military & Veterans | SERGEANT STEPHEN JONES MEMORIAL HIGHWAY | SIGNS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2365 88-0 (2023)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the operation of an unmanned aircraft over an airport or military installation; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aeronautics | AIRPORTS | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans
HB 2441 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela
Relating to required training on trauma-impacted veterans for certain peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2476 88-0 (2023)
Author: Garcia, Josey | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of a veterans' land bank program by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE | Housing--Homeless Persons | Housing--Veterans | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2499 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, CecilSponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to designating June 28 as Special Forces Day.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective immediately
| Holidays | Military & Veterans | SPECIAL FORCES DAY
HB 2503 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lujan, John | et. al.Sponsor: Flores, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for veterans with disabilities and recipients of the Texas Humanitarian Service Medal and federal Humanitarian Service Medal.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | Disabilities, Persons with | LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2540 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for the siblings of certain military personnel.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Military & Veterans
HB 2596 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frazier, Frederick | et. al.
Relating to eligibility of certain current or former members of the Texas National Guard or the Texas Air National Guard for tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| AIR NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Military & Veterans | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS
HB 2679 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to a study and report on the establishment and implementation of a program that provides financial assistance to property owners who offer housing to veterans at risk of homelessness.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| HOMELESS, TEXAS INTERAGENCY COUNCIL FOR THE | Housing--Homeless Persons | Housing--Veterans | Interim Studies | Military & Veterans
HB 2698 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to requiring each state agency to post on the agency's Internet website information on suicide prevention.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUICIDE
HB 2749 88-0 (2023)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to the verification of the veteran status of inmates and prisoners.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2776 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to early voting by mail.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Early Voting | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2811 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the use of a volunteer school protection force established by a county sheriff for purposes of school district safety.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety | SHERIFFS | VOLUNTEERS | Weapons
HB 2864 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the eligibility of service members and veterans to participate in a veterans treatment court program.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
| Courts--General | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Military & Veterans
HB 2892 88-0 (2023)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.Sponsor: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the transfer of certain public school students who are children of certain military servicemembers.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Military & Veterans | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 2921 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paul, DennisSponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the issuance of Antarctica Service Medal specialty license plates.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2935 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie
Relating to veterans placed on community supervision or confined in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Military & Veterans
HB 2951 88-0 (2023)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a service dog pilot program for certain veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Animals | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2958 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bumgarner, Ben
Relating to the issuance of the Gold Star mother, father, spouse, or family member specialty license plates.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2979 88-0 (2023)
Author: Garcia, Josey | et. al.
Relating to an indication on a voter's voter registration certificate that a voter is a veteran.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2993 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain property located in a reinvestment zone for certain ad valorem tax incentives.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Aeronautics | Energy--Wind | Military & Veterans | REINVESTMENT ZONES | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District | Utilities--Electric
HB 2995 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the prescribing of medical cannabis for medical use to certain veterans with combat-related injuries or medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations under the Texas Compassionate Use Program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3031 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to a grant program for members of the Texas military forces experiencing financial hardship caused by a tax withholding error.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Taxation--Income
HB 3039 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTIST AND DENTAL HYGIENIST COMPACT COMMISSION | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Electronic Information Systems | Intergovernmental Relations | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3056 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the cash balance benefit under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Laid on the table subject to call
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Military & Veterans | Retirement Systems--General | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3108 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hefner, ColeSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm to Market Road 2348 in Titus County as the Army Staff Sergeant Clay Allen Craig Memorial Bridge.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| ARMY STAFF SERGEANT CLAY ALLEN CRAIG MEMORIAL BRIDGE | BRIDGES & CAUSEWAYS | Highways | Military & Veterans | TITUS COUNTY
HB 3159 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the use of an accessible absentee mail system by certain voters.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3215 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for veterans with disabilities that include the emblem from Tomb Guard specialty license plates.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Disabilities, Persons with | LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3353 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to the recognition of occupational licenses and government certifications issued in other states; imposing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Governor | Intergovernmental Relations | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3477 88-0 (2023)
Author: Neave Criado, Victoria
Relating to qualifications of a sheriff or a candidate for sheriff.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Candidates | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | PEACE OFFICERS | SHERIFFS
HB 3483 88-0 (2023)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the creation, distribution, and posting of a veterans benefits and services poster in the workplace.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| Labor--General | Military & Veterans | SIGNS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3813 88-0 (2023)
Author: DeAyala, ManoSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to eligibility to participate as an annuitant in the state employees group benefits program.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/23
| Insurance--Public Employees | Military & Veterans | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 3835 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie | et. al.
Relating to the operation and management of the Iwo Jima monument and museum by the Texas Historical Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3882 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the eligibility of a defendant to participate in a veterans treatment court program.
House: Corrections Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| Criminal Procedure--General | Military & Veterans
HB 3897 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the establishment of service credit in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas for certain military service.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Military & Veterans | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 3995 88-0 (2023)
Author: Troxclair, Ellen
Relating to the regulatory authority of certain counties to protect the operations of military installations.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| County Government--General | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Environment--Water | Military & Veterans | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | TRINITY AQUIFER
HB 3997 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raney, John
Relating to reporting and data collection requirements in relation to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain military personnel and their family members.
House: Higher Education
Withdrawn from schedule
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4092 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the methods to achieve a college, career, or military outcomes bonus under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Military & Veterans
HB 4098 88-0 (2023)
Author: Troxclair, Ellen
Relating to investigations and security provided by former members of the special forces.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Military & Veterans | PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES
HB 4140 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lujan, John | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Transportation to provide department services on federal military property.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | Military & Veterans | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4174 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.
Relating to qualifications for certain individuals for veterans benefits.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| COVID-19 | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Military & Veterans
HB 4181 88-0 (2023)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a military service member who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 4185 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bailes, Ernest | et. al.
Relating to a pilot program to award grants for personalized treatment protocols for veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans
HB 4210 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lujan, JohnSponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the qualifications to serve as a member of a board of trustees of a military reservation school district and rules adopted by the State Board of Education for the governance of a special-purpose district.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/23
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--School Districts | Military & Veterans
HB 4221 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to a veterans treatment court program operated by a justice of the peace court.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| Criminal Procedure--General | JUSTICE OF THE PEACE | Military & Veterans
HB 4261 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, David
Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of the residence homesteads of military veterans, individuals who are disabled or 65 years of age or older, and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 4283 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to a study on the recidivism rate of defendants who complete a veterans treatment court program.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Courts--General | Interim Studies | Military & Veterans | RECIDIVISM & REPEAT OFFENDERS | TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
HB 4289 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Lulu | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a ketamine treatment grant program for veterans, active-duty military, and first responders.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Military & Veterans
HB 4324 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the purchase of service credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas by members of the Texas military forces.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Military & Veterans | Retirement Systems--State Employees
HB 4368 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hayes, Richard
Relating to the protection of this state and its citizens from border invasion or imminent danger from border security breaches; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | BORDER | Crimes--Miscellaneous | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Law Enforcement | Legislature | Military & Veterans | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | STATE GUARD, TEXAS
HB 4421 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.Sponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to qualifications for and limitations on awarding the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | LEGISLATIVE MEDAL OF HONOR, TEXAS | Legislature | Military & Veterans
HB 4453 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bhojani, Salman | et. al.
Relating to the college, career, or military readiness outcomes bonus under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Military & Veterans
HB 4454 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the administration of the Texas Innovative Adult Career Education (ACE) Grant Program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans
HB 4470 88-0 (2023)
Author: Isaac, Carrie | et. al.
Relating to school marshals, including eligibility for appointment as a school marshal, and licensure and training requirements.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | PEACE OFFICERS | VOLUNTEERS | Weapons
HB 4513 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the authority of an individual, before purchasing real property to be used as the individual's residence homestead, to request from the chief appraiser of the applicable appraisal district a preliminary determination of whether the property would qualify for a disabled veteran exemption if purchased by the individual and used for that purpose.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 4561 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Alternative Mental Health Therapy Research Consortium and to certain plans, programs, and studies related to the provision of those alternative mental health therapies.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Interim Studies | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans
HB 4594 88-0 (2023)
Author: Garcia, Josey
Relating to a study regarding the needs of military bases located in the state and programs of study offered at school districts and institutions of higher education to prepare students for employment on a military base.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies | Military & Veterans
HB 4612 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to efficiency audits of Operation Lone Star and other border security programs.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | AUDITS & AUDITORS | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4615 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bumgarner, BenSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information concerning service members of the state military forces.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Military & Veterans | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information
HB 4617 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bumgarner, Ben
Relating to the requirements for an electronic system to monitor tuition and fee exemptions for veterans and military personnel and their dependents.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Electronic Information Systems | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4666 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dean, Jay
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions for certain military personnel and their dependents.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS
HB 4739 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and operation of veterans cemeteries.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Reported favorably as substituted
| BORDER | Cemeteries | GULF OF MEXICO | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | VETERANS' LAND BOARD
HB 4745 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | LEGISLATIVE MEDAL OF HONOR, TEXAS | Legislature | Military & Veterans
HB 4750 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to increasing the maximum amount of a homestead exemption granted to disabled veterans
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 4795 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thimesch, Kronda
Relating to an indicator of achievement for military readiness under the public school accountability system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Military & Veterans
HB 4837 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to a veteran housing program established by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Military & Veterans
HB 4857 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Relating to the cosmetology licensure compact.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Laid on the table subject to call
| BARBERING & COSMETOLOGY ADVISORY BOARD | COSMETOLOGISTS | COSMETOLOGY COMPACT COMMISSION | Intergovernmental Relations | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 4908 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain local governmental entities affected by the realignment of defense worker jobs or facilities to receive grants.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| City Government--Utilities | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Military & Veterans | Utilities--General
HB 4923 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to the administration of a grant program to support community mental health programs for veterans and their families.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans
HB 4945 88-0 (2023)
Author: Garcia, Josey
Relating to establishing a grant program for junior reserve officer training programs to provide military funeral honors for veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Cemeteries | FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4962 88-0 (2023)
Author: Garcia, Josey
Relating to the eligibility of a defendant to participate in a veterans treatment court program.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| Criminal Procedure--General | Military & Veterans
HB 4972 88-0 (2023)
Author: Garcia, Josey | et. al.
Relating to a study on mental health services provided to veterans through the Texas Veterans Commission.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| Interim Studies | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4982 88-0 (2023)
Author: Garcia, Josey
Relating to a veteran housing program established by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Military & Veterans
HB 5045 88-0 (2023)
Author: Garcia, Josey
Relating to the creation of a task force to study access to telephone and Internet service among homeless veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Governor | HOMELESS | Interim Studies | INTERNET | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Utilities--Telecommunications | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 5063 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the issuance of state parklands passports to and a waiver of certain entrance or admission fees to state parks and state historical sites for certain family members of a person who died while serving in the United States armed forces.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 5073 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to benefits and services for veterans and certain other related benefits.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 5084 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the issuance of a teaching certificate to certain applicants with experience as instructors for the Community College of the Air Force.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Military & Veterans
HB 5123 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie
Relating to the creation, distribution, and posting of a veterans benefits at each Department of Public Safety office.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SIGNS | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 5132 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the provision of financial assistance to survivors of certain members of the Texas military forces.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Military & Veterans
HB 5142 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kacal, KyleSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the issuance of specially marked driver's licenses and personal identification certificates to veterans.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 5158 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of service members and veterans to participate in a veterans treatment court program based on citizenship status.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | Courts--General | Military & Veterans
HB 5163 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the eligibility of service members and veterans to participate in a veterans treatment court program.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| Courts--General | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | Military & Veterans
HB 5167 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.Sponsor: Flores, Pete
Relating to protections for certain military dependents enrolled in a public school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Military & Veterans
HB 5177 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to a defendant's eligibility for reduction or termination of community supervision.
House: Corrections
Placed on General State Calendar
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Military & Veterans
HB 5196 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to a study on mental health services provided to veterans through the Texas Veterans Commission.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 5198 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the entitlement of spouses of certain veterans with disabilities to a veteran's employment preference.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | State Employees
HB 5201 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to the operation and administration of practice and procedure related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| Courts--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Military & Veterans
HB 5217 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to release of an area from and limitations on the expansion of a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction.
House: Land & Resource Management
Laid on the table subject to call
| City Government--Annexation | City Government--General | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | Military & Veterans
HB 5224 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the issuance of a teaching certificate to certain applicants with experience as instructors for the Community College of the Air Force.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Military & Veterans
HB 5229 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Relating to an employment preference for members of the military and their spouses for positions at state agencies.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 5262 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bumgarner, Ben
Relating to the criteria for awarding the Texas Purple Heart Medal.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS
HB 5289 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raney, John
Relating to the professional counselors licensure compact.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| COUNSELING COMPACT COMMISSION | Electronic Information Systems | Intergovernmental Relations | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 5293 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HCR 117 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Paying tribute to the Texas service members killed in action who are being honored at the 2023 Fallen Heroes Memorial Service.
Filed
| FALLEN HEROES MEMORIAL SERVICE | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Memorial
HCR 119 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Paying tribute to the Texas service members killed in action who are being honored at the 2023 Fallen Heroes Memorial Service.
Signed by the Governor
| FALLEN HEROES MEMORIAL SERVICE | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Memorial
HJR 20 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for exceptions to the requirement that a home equity loan be closed only at the office of the lender, an attorney at law, or a title company.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Received from the House
| Disabilities, Persons with | Financial--General | HOME EQUITY | LOANS | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 24 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the legislature to appropriate funds to state institutions of higher education to fund certain education programs for veterans.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 67 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the legislature to appropriate funds to state institutions of higher education to fund certain education benefits provided to veterans and family members of veterans.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 165 88-0 (2023)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a military service member who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 206 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran regardless of whether the property was the residence homestead of the surviving spouse when the disabled veteran died.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HR 419 88-0 (2023)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Commemorating the Immigrants in World War II: Basques in Texas event and honoring the World War II veterans of Basque origin.
Reported enrolled
| IMMIGRANTS IN WORLD WAR II: BASQUES IN TEXAS EVENT | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary
SB 24 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and the transfer to the commission of certain powers and duties from the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Abortion | ADOPTION | CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Drugs | Electronic Information Systems | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Family--Child Protection | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | Minors--Health & Safety | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 63 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to an instruction guide for family members and caregivers of veterans who have mental health disorders.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective immediately
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 110 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination; authorizing civil penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Labor--General | Military & Veterans | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 142 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to a school security volunteer program in certain counties.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | Minors--Health & Safety | VOLUNTEERS
SB 155 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to benefits for certain members of the Texas military forces and survivors of members of the Texas military forces.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Military & Veterans | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | State Employees | STATE GUARD, TEXAS
SB 252 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the licensing of certain veterans by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and the hiring of those veterans by political subdivisions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Aliens | COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Military & Veterans | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions
SB 280 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for members of the military who served in Operation Freedom's Sentinel.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| LICENSE PLATES | MARINE LANCE CORPORAL DAVID LEE ESPINOZA ACT | Military & Veterans | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 371 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.Sponsor: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC NOTICE | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 398 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the separation of federal elections from state and local elections, and to related practices and procedures.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Presidential | Elections--Primaries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 422 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.Sponsor: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the authority of certain military service members to engage in a business or occupation in this state.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 423 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, AngelaSponsor: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Relating to the use of unmanned aircraft by the Texas military forces.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Border Security
Effective immediately
| Aeronautics | Military & Veterans | Transportation--Aviation
SB 424 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to supplemental pay for members of the Texas military forces suffering an economic hardship as a result of serving on military duty.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Co-author authorized
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Military & Veterans | Salaries & Expenses
SB 493 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Hefner, Cole | et. al.
Relating to qualifications for certain individuals for veterans benefits.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective immediately
| COVID-19 | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 508 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Darby, Drew
Relating to the designation of the portion of Farm-to-Market Road 765 in Concho County as the Sergeant Stephen Jones Memorial Highway.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| CONCHO COUNTY | Highways | Military & Veterans | SERGEANT STEPHEN JONES MEMORIAL HIGHWAY | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 538 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, PhilSponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the use of appropriated money by the Texas State Guard for recruiting and retention purposes.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective immediately
| Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE GUARD, TEXAS
SB 539 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Craddick, Tom
Relating to the manner in which an individual who has elected to defer collection of a tax, abate a suit to collect a delinquent tax, or abate a sale to foreclose a tax lien on the individual's residence homestead is listed on the delinquent tax roll of a taxing unit.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Effective on 1/1/24
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 544 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.Sponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to the issuance of a temporary teaching certificate to and requirements regarding educator certification for certain persons with experience as instructors for the Community College of the Air Force.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/23
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Military & Veterans
SB 581 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to a veterans suicide prevention campaign.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Co-author authorized
| INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUICIDE | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 588 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to creating a temporary educator certification for certain military service members and first responders.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Military & Veterans | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 615 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the issuance of state parklands passports to and a waiver of certain state park fees for veterans and certain family members of a person who died while serving in the United States armed forces.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| Military & Veterans | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 653 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to certain offenses regarding parking privileges of veterans with disabilities.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
SB 723 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to retired members of the Texas State Guard.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Military & Veterans | STATE GUARD, TEXAS
SB 729 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the cash balance benefit under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Military & Veterans | Retirement Systems--General | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 748 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the provision of state aid to certain local governments to offset the cost of the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--City | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Sales
SB 777 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of state parklands passports to and a waiver of certain state park fees for veterans, active duty armed forces members, and certain family members of a person who died while serving in the United States armed forces.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Military & Veterans | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 791 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the right of members of the Texas military forces to demand trial by court-martial for minor offenses.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Trial | Military & Veterans
SB 884 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to suicide awareness and prevention training for certain employees of the Texas Veterans Commission.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUICIDE | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1008 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete | et. al.Sponsor: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to establishing residency for purposes of admission into public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Military & Veterans | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | TRANSFER STUDENTS
SB 1077 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a veterans treatment court program operated by a justice of the peace court.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| Criminal Procedure--General | JUSTICE OF THE PEACE | Military & Veterans
SB 1105 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the suspension and removal of certain public officers.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE | SENATE, TEXAS | State Officers
SB 1124 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Neave Criado, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to qualifications of a sheriff or a candidate for sheriff.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/23
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Candidates | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | PEACE OFFICERS | SHERIFFS
SB 1128 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the service of and certain benefits for members of the Texas military forces, including tuition assistance at postsecondary educational institutions.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | Education--Higher--Tuition | FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE | Governor | Military & Veterans | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | TEXAS GUARDSMAN BILL OF RIGHTS
SB 1211 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to defense economic readjustment zones.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Business & Commerce--General | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | Taxation--State | TEXAS DEFENSE, AEROSPACE, AND MANUFACTURING JOBS ACT
SB 1234 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete
Relating to an indicator of achievement for military readiness under the public school accountability system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Military & Veterans
SB 1308 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the operation of an unmanned aircraft over an airport or military installation; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Aeronautics | AIRPORTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans
SB 1376 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to an employment preference for members of the military and their spouses for positions at state agencies.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 1475 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to licensure and training requirements for school marshals.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Education
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY--SAN MARCOS | Weapons
SB 1524 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.Sponsor: Lujan, John | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Transportation to provide department services on federal military property.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| Highways | Military & Veterans | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1547 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the permissible uses of the school safety allotment under the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | Minors--Health & Safety | PEACE OFFICERS | State Finances--Appropriations | Weapons
SB 1604 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a military service member who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1615 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Relating to the cosmetology licensure compact.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
| BARBERING & COSMETOLOGY ADVISORY BOARD | COSMETOLOGISTS | COSMETOLOGY COMPACT COMMISSION | COSMETOLOGY LICENSURE COMPACT COMMISSION | Intergovernmental Relations | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1693 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the creation, distribution, and posting of a veterans benefits and services poster in the workplace.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| Labor--General | Military & Veterans | SIGNS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1792 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the administration of a grant program to support community mental health programs for veterans and their families.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans
SB 1826 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to consideration of certain students who are dependents of members of the United States military for purposes of a school district's dropout records.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Military & Veterans | TRANSFER STUDENTS
SB 1859 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to benefits and services for veterans and certain other related benefits.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1895 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the inclusion of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps and Leadership Officer Training Corps programs as public school career and technology education programs and the indicator of achievement for military readiness under the public school accountability system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Military & Veterans
SB 1956 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient or the surviving spouse of a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1978 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTIST AND DENTAL HYGIENIST COMPACT COMMISSION | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Electronic Information Systems | Intergovernmental Relations | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 2029 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the administration of the Texas Innovative Adult Career Education (ACE) Grant Program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans
SB 2038 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, PaulSponsor: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to release of an area from a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction by petition or election.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/23
| City Government--Annexation | City Government--General | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | Military & Veterans
SB 2057 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Lopez, Janie | et. al.
Relating to the operation and management of the Iwo Jima monument and museum by the Texas Historical Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2316 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to service requirements of certain current or former members of the Texas National Guard, the Texas Air National Guard, or a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States for tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans
SB 2367 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the creation of programs and funding for investment in technology industries.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Business & Commerce--General | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Military & Veterans | Science & Technology | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2457 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to the requirements to serve in the Texas State Guard.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | Military & Veterans | STATE GUARD, TEXAS
SB 2481 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of assistance for veterans.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| LOANS | Military & Veterans | VETERANS' LAND BOARD
SB 2500 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the transfer of certain public school students who are children of certain military servicemembers.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Military & Veterans | TRANSFER STUDENTS
SB 2536 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the operation and administration of practice and procedure related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Courts--General | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Military & Veterans
SCR 29 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Declaring an invasion of the State of Texas by transnational cartel terrorists, urging the governor to accelerate the construction of a wall along the Southern Border, and urging Congress to deploy military forces to combat transnational cartels.
Senate: Border Security
Co-author authorized
| BORDER | Crimes--Drugs | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SJR 73 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a military service member who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 79 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient or the surviving spouse of a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 18 88-1 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the employment and licensing of border security officers employed by the Department of Public Safety.
Filed
| BORDER | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 32 88-1 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the separation of federal elections from state and local elections, and to related practices and procedures.
Filed
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Presidential | Elections--Primaries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 7 88-1 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to regulating certain firearm transfers, possession of certain firearms, and protective orders prohibiting possession of a firearm; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.
Filed
| Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | Minors--Health & Safety | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | ROBB ELEMENTARY FIREARM SAFETY ACT | Weapons
SB 8 88-1 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing a Texas Border Force and making funds available to certain governmental entities.
Senate: Border Security
Received from the Senate
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Aliens | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Courts--General | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Governor | Health--General | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Intergovernmental Relations | MEXICO | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RANGERS | Safety | SENATE, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 20 88-1 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the Cosmetology Licensure Compact; authorizing fees.
Filed
| COSMETOLOGISTS | COSMETOLOGY LICENSURE COMPACT COMMISSION | Intergovernmental Relations | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SCR 1 88-1 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Declaring an invasion of the State of Texas by transnational cartel terrorists; urging the Governor to accelerate construction of a wall along the southern border; urging the U.S. Congress to deploy military forces.
Filed
| BORDER | Crimes--Drugs | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HB 20 88-2 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the employment and licensing of border security officers employed by the Department of Public Safety.
Filed
| BORDER | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 37 88-2 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the exemption of certain property from municipal drainage service charges.
Filed
| Aging | City Government--Utilities | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 50 88-2 (2023)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a military service member who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.
Filed
| Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 56 88-2 (2023)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to protections for certain military dependents enrolled in a public school.
Filed
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Military & Veterans
HB 59 88-2 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the separation of federal elections from state and local elections, and to related practices and procedures.
Filed
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Presidential | Elections--Primaries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 69 88-2 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the determination and reporting of the number of residence homesteads of elderly or disabled persons that are subject to the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed on the properties by school districts and of the number of residence homesteads of certain property owners for which the owner deferred collection of a tax, abated a suit to collect a delinquent tax, or abated a sale to foreclose a tax lien.
Filed
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-State Administration | Taxation--School District
HJR 12 88-2 (2023)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a military service member who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.
Filed
| Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 9 88-2 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the Cosmetology Licensure Compact; authorizing fees.
Filed
| COSMETOLOGISTS | COSMETOLOGY LICENSURE COMPACT COMMISSION | Intergovernmental Relations | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1 88-3 (2023)
Author: Buckley, Brad
Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.
Filed
| ASSESSMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | AUDITS & AUDITORS | BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | DYSLEXIA | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Electronic Information Systems | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | LITERACY | Military & Veterans | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | PARENTAL RIGHTS | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Retirement Systems--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--School District | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | WINDHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT
HB 61 88-3 (2023)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing a Texas Border Force, and to compensate persons affected by those threats; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
Filed
| Agriculture | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Governor | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | MEXICO | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RANGERS | SENATE, TEXAS | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 112 88-3 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the separation of federal elections from state and local elections, and to related practices and procedures.
Filed
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Presidential | Elections--Primaries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 127 88-3 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing a Texas Homeland Security Division, and to compensate persons affected by those threats.
Filed
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Aliens | AUDITS & AUDITORS | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION TECHNOLOGY & EQUIPMENT, ADVISORY COUNCIL ON | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Governor | HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--State | Salaries & Expenses | Science & Technology | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 136 88-3 (2023)
Author: Troxclair, Ellen
Relating to investigations and security provided by former members of the special forces.
Filed
| Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 145 88-3 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of certain organizations that benefit veterans during certain declared states of disaster.
Filed
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 16 88-3 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the Cosmetology Licensure Compact; authorizing fees.
Filed
| COSMETOLOGISTS | COSMETOLOGY LICENSURE COMPACT COMMISSION | Intergovernmental Relations | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SCR 2 88-3 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Declaring an invasion of the State of Texas by transnational cartel terrorists, urging the governor to accelerate the construction of a wall along the Southern Border, and demanding that Congress deploy military forces to combat transnational cartels.
Filed
| BORDER | Crimes--Drugs | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HB 1 88-4 (2023)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.
House: Educational Opportunity & Enrichment, Select
Recommitted to committee
| ASSESSMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | DYSLEXIA | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Property & Casualty | INTERNET | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | LITERACY | Military & Veterans | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | PARENTAL RIGHTS | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Retirement Systems--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Taxation--School District
HB 13 88-4 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing the Texas Homeland Security Division and the Border Security Advisory Council, and to compensate persons affected by those threats.
Filed
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUDITS & AUDITORS | BORDER | BORDER SECURITY ADVISORY COUNCIL | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Crimes--Against Property | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Governor | HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEXICO | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--State | Retirement Systems--State Employees | SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, TEXAS STATE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 95 88-4 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of certain organizations that benefit veterans during certain declared states of disaster.
Filed
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 109 88-4 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the separation of federal elections from state and local elections, and to related practices and procedures.
Filed
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Presidential | Elections--Primaries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 33 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to measures to facilitate the award of postsecondary course credit leading to workforce credentialing based on military experience, education, and training and to prepare veterans for employment in certain industries.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Education--General | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--General | Military & Veterans | TECHNICAL EDUCATION | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 125 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
House: Appropriations
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 139 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.Sponsor: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to state occupational licensing of certain military veterans and military spouses.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 408 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to the administration of a veterans treatment court program.
House: Corrections Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| Criminal Procedure--General | DRUG COURTS | Military & Veterans
HB 474 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to the creation of the Texas Veterans County Service Officer Task Force.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS VETERANS COUNTY SERVICE OFFICER TASK FORCE | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 475 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 476 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to the use of the fund for veterans' assistance to provide pro bono legal services to veterans and active duty service members.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 535 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled or a disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 548 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the temporary licensing of certain military veterans as health care providers to practice in underserved areas.
House: Public Health Senate: Veteran Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 623 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the designation of wind-powered energy device construction areas by certain counties.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BORDER | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Energy--General | Military & Veterans | RENEWABLE ENERGY
HB 626 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the expansion of the Texas Innovative Adult Career Education (ACE) Grant Program to include certain nonprofit organizations providing job training to veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| ADULT EDUCATION | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Junior College Districts | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans
HB 669 87-0 (2021)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to donations to certain local charities ordered to be paid as a condition of community supervision.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | GIFTS & DONATIONS | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Military & Veterans
HB 675 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al.
Relating to the participation of armed forces members in a marriage ceremony through video conference technology.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Placed on General State Calendar
| Family--Marriage Relationship | JUSTICE OF THE PEACE | Military & Veterans | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 676 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons with a disability in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Military & Veterans | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 697 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to requiring entities that provide mental health services to veterans or veterans' families to provide military informed care or military cultural competency training to certain entity personnel to accept a grant from a state agency.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 737 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to military toll discount programs.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Highways | Military & Veterans | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 739 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to a program administered by the Texas Veterans Commission to provide energy industry career training for veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| Energy--General | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | VETERANS' LAND BOARD
HB 740 87-0 (2021)
Author: Fierro, Art
Relating to preferential voting in runoff elections for certain voters voting by mail.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 783 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cyrier, John | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Parks and Wildlife Department regarding wind-powered energy devices; providing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--General | Military & Veterans | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 809 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with post-traumatic stress disorder and the licensing of medical cannabis dispensing organizations; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 825 87-0 (2021)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the removal of a fee for the issuance of an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 861 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to a study and report on the establishment and implementation of a program that provides financial assistance to property owners who offer housing to veterans at risk of homelessness.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| HOMELESS, TEXAS INTERAGENCY COUNCIL FOR THE | Housing--Homeless Persons | Housing--Veterans | Military & Veterans
HB 911 87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of specially marked driver's licenses and personal identification certificates to veterans.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| IDENTIFICATION CARDS | INTERNET | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 912 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, PhilipSponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for recipients of the Borinqueneers Congressional Gold Medal.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
HB 923 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to historically underutilized businesses and to goods and services purchased by governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Economic & Industrial Development--General | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Military & Veterans | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1060 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to a ribbon for certain service members of the military who served in support of operations to secure this state's international border.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | BORDER | Military & Veterans
HB 1062 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the eligibility of certain 17-year-old persons to serve as members of the Texas State Guard.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Military & Veterans | Minors--General | STATE GUARD, TEXAS
HB 1085 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to waiver programs for certain veterans provided by toll project entities.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Highways | Military & Veterans | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES
HB 1092 87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to the verification of the veteran status of inmates and prisoners.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans
HB 1109 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.
Relating to the use of medical cannabis by veterans for post-traumatic stress disorder and the licensing of associated cultivating or dispensing organizations; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1147 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to military readiness for purposes of the indicators of achievement under the public school accountability system and the college, career, or military readiness outcomes bonus under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Military & Veterans | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS
HB 1157 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to hiring and licensing certain veterans as peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions
HB 1208 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a state employment preference for certain individuals who reside with veterans with a disability.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | State Employees
HB 1210 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to the construction of a meteorological tower near a federally owned or operated radar installation or military installation; providing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Military & Veterans | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 1269 87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | Governor | LEGISLATIVE MEDAL OF HONOR, TEXAS | Legislature | Military & Veterans
HB 1341 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to waivers for entrance fees to state parks for resident first responders, military service members, and veterans.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Military & Veterans | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1398 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the verification of the veteran status of prisoners confined in county jails.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | SHERIFFS
HB 1414 87-0 (2021)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the powers of the TexAmericas Center, including its authority to issue bonds.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| Military & Veterans | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1420 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in an incident directly related to the member's military service while serving on active duty.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1443 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to county jailer training on interacting with veterans in the criminal justice system.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 1553 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to evaluating the effectiveness of veterans treatment court programs in this state.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Military & Veterans | TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
HB 1558 87-0 (2021)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the system by which an application for a low income housing tax credit is scored.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--Veterans | Military & Veterans
HB 1589 87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to paid leave for public officers and employees engaged in certain military service.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Military & Veterans | State Employees
HB 1633 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the audiology and speech-language pathology interstate compact; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| AUDIOLOGISTS | AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY COMPACT COMMISSION | Electronic Information Systems | Intergovernmental Relations | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS
HB 1671 87-0 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax and certain filing fees for certain businesses owned by veterans during an initial period of operation in the state.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE | Taxation--Franchise | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1728 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to partnerships between the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and nonprofit entities to promote hunting and fishing by certain veterans.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Military & Veterans | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
HB 1736 87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to assisting inmates in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in obtaining federal veterans disability benefits.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans
HB 1795 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the adoption of a veterans' land bank program by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE | Housing--Veterans | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1801 87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to withdrawals of water from the Edwards Aquifer to supply a military installation.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| City Government--Utilities | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Military & Veterans | SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 1828 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al.
Relating to the payment in installments of ad valorem taxes on a residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 1884 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.
Relating to the award of grants by the Texas Workforce Commission to facilitate the participation of certain veterans and military personnel in apprenticeship training programs.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1936 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to honor members of the United States Army Special Forces.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/21
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2040 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to special open season hunting of certain migratory game birds by veterans and members of the United States armed forces on active duty.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Laid on the table subject to call
| Military & Veterans | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
HB 2115 87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to the provision of citizenship assistance to veterans by the Texas Veterans Commission.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| Aliens | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2159 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study on state land use to facilitate health and wellness for veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Health--General | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2210 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a local government to enter into an intergovernmental support agreement with a branch of the armed forces of the United States.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Intergovernmental Relations | Military & Veterans
HB 2284 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the physical presence of a borrower at the closing of a home equity loan.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | Financial--General | HOME EQUITY | LOANS | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 2307 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the award of grants by the Texas Workforce Commission to facilitate the participation of certain veterans and military personnel in apprenticeship training programs.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2356 87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to a veteran suicide tracking system and required reporting of veteran suicides by certain persons.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Electronic Information Systems | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | SUICIDE | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | Women
HB 2365 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, RaySponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the participation and reimbursement of certain military medical treatment facilities and affiliated health care providers under Medicaid.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Military & Veterans
HB 2445 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to veterans placed on community supervision or confined in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Military & Veterans
HB 2556 87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to designating September 30 as Vanessa Guillén Day.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| Holidays | Military & Veterans | VANESSA GUILLÉN DAY
HB 2557 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rogers, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to a school security volunteer program in certain counties.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2666 87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to a veterans suicide prevention public awareness campaign.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Military & Veterans | SUICIDE | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | Women
HB 2674 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the agreement requirements for receiving a scholarship under the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 2701 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to the requirement that individuals joining the Texas National Guard sign a notice regarding active combat duty.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
| Military & Veterans | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS
HB 2713 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.
Relating to the removal, relocation, alteration, or construction of certain monuments, memorials, or designations located on public property; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Placed on General State Calendar
| ALAMO, THE | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS | State Officers
HB 2739 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to state agency information on child-care services available to veterans and their families.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Day Care | INTERNET | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2740 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to the posting of certain business and occupational licensing information on state agency websites and the Texas Veterans Portal.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2813 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to a restriction on total charges charged for extensions of consumer credit that a credit services organization obtains for a consumer or assists a consumer in obtaining.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS | Financial--General | Military & Veterans
HB 2815 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 2824 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to naval submarine veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2825 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to reporting requirements for certain loan and title insurance transactions involving foreign companies and real property located near military bases.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Financial--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Military & Veterans | MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2903 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an instruction guide for family members and caregivers of veterans who have mental health disorders.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2946 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to the provision of financial assistance to survivors of certain members of the Texas military forces.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Military & Veterans
HB 3067 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the designation of State Highway 195 as a portion of the national Purple Heart Trail.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21
| Highways | Military & Veterans | PURPLE HEART TRAIL
HB 3070 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ellzey, Jake | et. al.
Relating to the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation to which certain disabled veterans and the surviving spouses and children of certain veterans are entitled.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3204 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the methods to achieve a college, career, or military outcomes bonus under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Military & Veterans
HB 3277 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study of the disaster preparedness for each state military installation.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS
HB 3304 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to exemptions from the motor vehicle use tax for a motor vehicle brought into this state by an active duty member of the United States armed forces or the member's spouse.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Military & Veterans | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3399 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Transportation to provide road services on federal military property.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21
| Highways | Military & Veterans | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3401 87-0 (2021)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to honor members of the United States Navy SEALs.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21
| LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | U.S. NAVY | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3426 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information received or maintained by the Veterans' Land Board.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Military & Veterans | Protection of Personal Information | VETERANS' LAND BOARD
HB 3452 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, JamesSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to granting limited state law enforcement authority to certain federal special agents.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Agriculture | COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans
HB 3480 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the establishment by toll project entities of a discount program for electronic toll collection customers.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Disabilities, Persons with | Highways | Military & Veterans | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES
HB 3495 87-0 (2021)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the establishment by toll project entities of a discount program for electronic toll collection customers.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Disabilities, Persons with | Highways | Military & Veterans | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES
HB 3629 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the date a deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person or disabled veteran expires.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 3632 87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to the creation of a continuity of care and service program for veteran offenders; creating a criminal offense.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3759 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to requiring each state agency to post on the agency's Internet website information on suicide prevention.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUICIDE
HB 3766 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to donations to local charities ordered to be paid as a condition of community supervision.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Criminal Procedure--General | GIFTS & DONATIONS | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Military & Veterans
HB 3821 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hunter, ToddSponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to employing and training mental health professionals for the mental health program for veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3859 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for recipients of certain Texas military awards.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3860 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination; authorizing civil penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Labor--General | Military & Veterans | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3873 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the use of an accessible absentee mail system by certain voters.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Early Voting | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3932 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the State Advisory Council on Educational Opportunity for Military Children.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR MILITARY CHILDREN, STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON | Governor | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Military & Veterans | SENATE, TEXAS
HB 3957 87-0 (2021)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the creation of the open burn pit registry fund and the issuance of specialty license plates to honor members of the United States armed forces exposed to open burn pits.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 4033 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to late applications for exemptions from ad valorem taxation for disabled veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 4075 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the Texas reserve militia.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | Governor | Law Enforcement | Legislature | Military & Veterans | OATHS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4124 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, GinaSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to student enrollment in certain special-purpose districts and the allotment under the public school finance system for those districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--School Districts | Military & Veterans
HB 4150 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 4155 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of certain alcoholic beverage businesses and organizations that benefit veterans during a declared state of disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Military & Veterans
HB 4215 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of certain organizations that benefit veterans during a declared state of disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Military & Veterans
HB 4243 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to recognizing persons who separated from military service solely on the basis of sexual orientation as honorably discharged veterans under state law.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Military & Veterans | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 4250 87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to the investigation and punishment of certain sexual assaults, to protective orders issued on the basis of certain sexual assaults, to crime victims' compensation, and to the establishment of a state sexual assault prevention and response program for the Texas Military Department.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | Crime Victims Compensation | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RANGERS | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 4388 87-0 (2021)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to reemployment protections for certain members of the military.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--General | Military & Veterans
HB 4390 87-0 (2021)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to waiving sovereign immunity in a suit concerning reemployment protections for certain members of the military.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Military & Veterans
HCR 6 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Encouraging employers to look for ways to honor veterans on Veterans Day, including allowing veterans a day off in appreciation for their service.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | VETERANS DAY
HCR 25 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Powell, Beverly
Expressing support for full funding of the U.S. Army's Future Vertical Lift program, including the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft and Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Signed by the Governor
| Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HJR 20 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the legislature to appropriate funds to state institutions of higher education to fund certain education programs for veterans.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
HJR 29 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 79 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in an incident directly related to the member's military service while serving on active duty.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 104 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for exceptions to the requirement that a home equity loan be closed only at the office of the lender, an attorney at law, or a title company.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | Financial--General | HOME EQUITY | LOANS | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 124 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ellzey, Jake | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain disabled veterans and the surviving spouses and children of certain veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 145 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to state occupational licensing of certain military veterans and military spouses.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | INTERNET | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 149 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.Sponsor: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of operation of an unmanned aircraft over certain facilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Aeronautics | AIRPORTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans
SB 169 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to eligibility for the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Health--General | Military & Veterans | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 337 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.Sponsor: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the award of grants by the Texas Workforce Commission to facilitate the participation of certain veterans and military personnel in apprenticeship training programs.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 397 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for recipients of the Borinqueneers Congressional Gold Medal.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
SB 456 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the donation of juror reimbursements.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Courts--Juries | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Military & Veterans
SB 457 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the sale, lease, or rental of goods and services through a post exchange established by the Texas Military Department.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS
SB 460 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to designating the 11th day of each month as Buddy Check Day.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Holidays | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 465 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to a waiver of certain state park fees for certain disabled veterans.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 479 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the powers of the TexAmericas Center, including its authority to issue bonds.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Military & Veterans | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 484 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the right of a member of the state military forces to retain private legal counsel and file a civil action.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers | Military & Veterans
SB 524 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 595 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the designation of wind-powered energy device construction areas by certain counties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BORDER | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Energy--General | Military & Veterans | RENEWABLE ENERGY
SB 596 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the adoption of a land bank program by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE | Housing--Veterans | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 611 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty and to late applications for exemptions from such taxation for disabled members.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Veteran Affairs
See remarks for effective date
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 675 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to special open season hunting of certain migratory game birds by veterans and members of the United States armed forces on active duty.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Military & Veterans | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
SB 683 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to defense economic readjustment zones.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK, TEXAS | Military & Veterans
SB 697 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to honor members of the United States Army Special Forces.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 780 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the authority of a local government to enter into an intergovernmental support agreement with a branch of the armed forces of the United States.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Intergovernmental Relations | Military & Veterans
SB 791 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to United States Navy submariners.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | U.S. NAVY | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 792 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Cortez, Philip
Relating to specialty license plates and parking placards for vehicles of certain disabled veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
See remarks for effective date
| Disabilities, Persons with | LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
SB 793 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: King, Phil
Relating to a ribbon for certain service members of the military who served in support of operations to secure this state's international border.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | BORDER | Military & Veterans
SB 794 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to eligibility for the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a totally disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 1/1/22
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 795 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to an exemption from the requirement that the title of a state agency be printed on state-owned motor vehicles.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 818 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.Sponsor: Turner, Chris
Relating to unemployment compensation eligibility and chargebacks regarding certain persons separated from employment due to being called to military service.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
| Labor--Unemployment | Military & Veterans
SB 837 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to hiring and licensing certain veterans as peace officers.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Fire Fighters & Police--General | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 846 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the issuance of a teaching certificate to certain applicants with experience as instructors for the Community College of the Air Force.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Military & Veterans
SB 886 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.Sponsor: Romero, Ramon
Relating to the provision of citizenship assistance to veterans by the Texas Veterans Commission.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Aliens | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 937 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to an excused absence from a public institution of higher education for a student called to required military service.
House: Higher Education Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans
SB 938 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Holland, Justin
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax and certain filing fees for certain businesses owned by veterans during an initial period of operation in the state.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE | Taxation--Franchise | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 979 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the indicator of achievement for military readiness under the public school accountability system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--School Districts | Military & Veterans
SB 989 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of certain alcoholic beverage businesses and organizations that benefit veterans during a declared state of disaster.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Military & Veterans | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Weapons
SB 1093 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to the administration of a veterans treatment court program.
House: Corrections Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective immediately
| Criminal Procedure--General | DRUG COURTS | Military & Veterans
SB 1127 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the eligibility of certain members of the state military forces to participate in the state group benefits program.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 1179 87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, BrianSponsor: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to the procedure for donating juror reimbursements.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Courts--Juries | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Military & Veterans
SB 1180 87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to the indicator of achievement for military readiness under the public school accountability system.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Military & Veterans
SB 1228 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to military readiness for purposes of the college, career, or military readiness outcomes bonus under the Foundation School Program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Military & Veterans | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS
SB 1233 87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study of the disaster preparedness for certain state military installations.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS
SB 1440 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis by veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder under the Texas Compassionate Use Act.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans
SB 1441 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Lopez, Ray
Relating to withdrawals of water from the Edwards Aquifer to supply a military installation.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| City Government--Utilities | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Military & Veterans | SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
SB 1493 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of certain organizations that benefit veterans during a declared state of disaster.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Military & Veterans | Weapons
SB 1497 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the audiology and speech-language pathology interstate compact; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| AUDIOLOGISTS | AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY COMPACT COMMISSION | Electronic Information Systems | Intergovernmental Relations | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS
SB 1540 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination; authorizing civil penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Labor--General | Military & Veterans | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1571 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to granting limited state law enforcement authority to special agents of the Office of Inspector General of the United States Department of Homeland Security.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF | INSPECTOR GENERAL, OFFICE OF | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans
SB 1704 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to the designation of the portion of United States Highway 54 in El Paso County as the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21
| EL PASO COUNTY | Highways | KOREAN WAR VETERANS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY | Military & Veterans | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1708 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the entitlement of certain military veterans to obtain a nursing license by examination.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| Military & Veterans | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1886 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the manner in which an individual who has elected to defer collection of a tax, abate a suit to collect delinquent tax, or abate a sale to foreclose a tax lien on the individual's residence homestead is listed on the delinquent tax roll of a taxing unit.
Senate: Local Government
Committee report printed and distributed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 1909 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the licensing of certain military veterans as health care providers to practice in underserved areas.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 1910 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Transportation to provide road services on federal military property.
Senate: Transportation
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Highways | Military & Veterans | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2044 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the State Advisory Council on Educational Opportunity for Military Children.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR MILITARY CHILDREN, STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON | Governor | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Military & Veterans | SENATE, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 2060 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to creating an independent ombudsman within the Texas Military Department.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| Governor | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RANGERS
SB 2201 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of certain alcoholic beverage businesses and organizations that benefit veterans during a declared state of disaster.
Senate: Administration
Co-author authorized
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Military & Veterans
SCR 4 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Expressing support for full funding of the U.S. Army's Future Vertical Lift program, including the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft and Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SJR 35 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Veteran Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 28 87-1 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to recognizing persons who separated from military service solely on the basis of sexual orientation as honorably discharged veterans under state law.
Filed
| Military & Veterans | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 75 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the exemption of certain property from municipal drainage service charges.
Filed
| Aging | City Government--Utilities | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans
HB 133 87-1 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information received or maintained by the Veterans' Land Board.
Filed
| Military & Veterans | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS' LAND BOARD
HB 134 87-1 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study on state land use to facilitate health and wellness for veterans.
Filed
| GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Health--General | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 234 87-1 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to separating the conducting of federal elections from state and local elections.
Filed
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Presidential | Elections--Primaries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 250 87-1 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the removal, relocation, alteration, or construction of certain monuments or memorials located on public property; providing civil penalties.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers
HB 255 87-1 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to waivers for entrance fees to state parks for resident first responders, military service members, and veterans.
Filed
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Military & Veterans | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 284 87-1 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to the powers of peace officer members of the Texas National Guard and expediting applications for peace officer licenses from members of the Texas National Guard.
Filed
| BORDER | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 294 87-1 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the employment and licensing of border security officers employed by the Department of Public Safety.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 19 87-2 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the practices and procedures of federal elections.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Presidential | Elections--Primaries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 29 87-2 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the employment and licensing of border security officers employed by the Department of Public Safety.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 60 87-2 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the removal, relocation, alteration, or construction of certain monuments or memorials located on public property; providing civil penalties.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers
SB 82 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the practices and procedures of federal elections.
Filed
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Presidential | Elections--Primaries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 13 87-3 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the practices and procedures of federal elections.
Filed
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Presidential | Elections--Primaries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 21 87-3 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the employment and licensing of border security officers employed by the Department of Public Safety.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 163 87-3 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the employment and licensing of border security officers employed by the Department of Public Safety; making an appropriation.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 172 87-3 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the employment and licensing of border security officers employed by the Department of Public Safety; making an appropriation.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 21 87-3 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the practices and procedures of federal elections.
Filed
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Presidential | Elections--Primaries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 82 86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to designating May 8 as Military Spouse Appreciation Day.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| Holidays | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 114 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to providing public high school students information regarding the availability of college credit awarded for military experience, education, and training obtained during military service.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 166 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to waiver programs for recipients of the Purple Heart provided by toll project entities.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Highways | Military & Veterans | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES
HB 216 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to historically underutilized businesses and to goods and services purchased by governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Economic & Industrial Development--General | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Military & Veterans | Purchasing--State
HB 275 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 295 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to designating March 30 as Master Sergeant Jonathan J. Dunbar Day.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/19
| Holidays | MASTER SERGEANT JONATHAN J. DUNBAR DAY | Military & Veterans | VIETNAM VETERANS DAY
HB 306 86-0 (2019)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the creation of an open burn pit registry for certain service members and veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/19
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Military & Veterans | SERVICE MEMBER AND VETERAN OPEN BURN PIT REGISTRY ACT | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 347 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to consent annexation requirements.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| City Government--Annexation | City Government--General | County Government--General | Military & Veterans
HB 390 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to defense economic readjustment zones.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Received from the House
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK, TEXAS | Military & Veterans
HB 408 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of Army of Occupation Medal specialty license plates; providing an exemption from a fee.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 419 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the removal of a fee for the issuance of an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Criminal Procedure--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 421 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to the designation of the portion of Interstate Highway 14 in Bell County as the First Cavalry Veterans Highway.
House: Transportation
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| BELL COUNTY | FIRST CAVALRY VETERANS HIGHWAY | Highways | Military & Veterans | PURPLE HEART TRAIL
HB 583 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the removal, relocation, alteration, or construction of certain monuments or memorials located on public property; providing civil penalties.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers
HB 584 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to a program to facilitate, through the issuance and use of electronic toll collection transponders, free or discounted toll project use available to certain military personnel.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Highways | Military & Veterans | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 620 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to a veterans suicide prevention public awareness campaign.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Military & Veterans | SUICIDE | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | Women
HB 634 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 675 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to a study and report on the establishment and implementation of a program that provides financial assistance to property owners who offer housing to veterans at risk of homelessness.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
No action taken in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HOMELESS | Housing--Veterans | Military & Veterans
HB 676 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the entitlement of spouses of certain veterans with disabilities to a veteran's employment preference.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 696 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.Sponsor: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to employment and referral services for veterans and military service members.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective immediately
| Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | VOLUNTEERS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 714 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to a reemployment program available to certain veterans placed on community supervision for a misdemeanor offense.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective immediately
| Courts--General | Labor--Workforce Development | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Military & Veterans | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 716 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a severely disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a severely disabled veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 739 86-0 (2019)
Author: Harless, Sam | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to tuition and fees for certain military spouses and dependents.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans
HB 819 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, JeffSponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the issuance of China Service Medal specialty license plates.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 833 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the creation of a statewide alert system for missing military members.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/19
| ALERT SYSTEM | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | MISSING PERSONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 929 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the duties of a magistrate to inform an arrested person of consequences of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Vetoed by the Governor
| Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES | Military & Veterans
HB 947 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to exemptions from the motor vehicle use tax for a motor vehicle brought into this state by an active duty member of the United States armed forces or the member's spouse.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Military & Veterans | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 971 86-0 (2019)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to proficiency certification of law enforcement officers with military service.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/19
| COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1018 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to eliminating a fee for the issuance of specialty license plates for disabled veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1045 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to a veteran suicide tracking system and required reporting of veteran suicides by certain persons.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Electronic Information Systems | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | SUICIDE | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | Women
HB 1091 86-0 (2019)
Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al.
Relating to hiring and licensing certain veterans as peace officers.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions
HB 1180 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the agreement requirements for receiving a scholarship under the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 1326 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Military Department.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/19
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 1327 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Veterans Commission.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1328 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the operations and functions of the Veterans' Land Board and the sunset review date for and programs administered by the board.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Housing--General | Military & Veterans | Sunset—Required Reviews | VETERANS' LAND BOARD
HB 1351 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information concerning service members of the United States armed forces and the state military forces.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/19
| Military & Veterans | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1451 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to peace officers commissioned by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement for disaster response.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1471 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to a school security volunteer program.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | Minors--Health & Safety | VOLUNTEERS
HB 1579 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to the definition of first responder for immunization purposes.
House: Public Health Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--General | IMMUNIZATIONS | Military & Veterans
HB 1596 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lambert, Stan
Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county, municipality, or junior college district of a portion of the appraised value of the income-producing tangible personal property owned by certain veteran-owned businesses during the businesses' initial period of operation in this state.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1597 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to establishing residency for purposes of admission into public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | Military & Veterans | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 1606 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lambert, Stan
Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county or municipality of a portion of the appraised value of real property of a business that provides, or pays for the provision of, certain services for honorably discharged veterans without cost.
House: Ways & Means
Withdrawn from schedule
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Housing--Veterans | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1618 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cyrier, John | et. al.
Relating to the provision of state death benefits to certain members of the Texas military forces.
House: Appropriations Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Military & Veterans
HB 1656 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kacal, KyleSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the issuance of 173rd Airborne Brigade specialty license plates.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1712 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of the Texas Innovative Adult Career Education (ACE) Grant Program to include certain nonprofit organizations providing job training to veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Junior College Districts | INNOVATIVE ADULT CAREER EDUCATION GRANT PROGRAM, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans
HB 1725 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, DanSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to retired members of the Texas State Guard.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Not again placed on intent calendar
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | Governor | Military & Veterans | STATE GUARD, TEXAS
HB 1726 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales and use tax for certain military service members serving on active duty.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1844 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to authorizing certain optional designations on a person's driver's license, commercial driver's license, or personal identification certificate.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Military & Veterans | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Weapons
HB 1883 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to deferred payment of ad valorem taxes for certain persons serving in the United States armed forces.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Effective on 9/1/19
| Military & Veterans | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 1904 86-0 (2019)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to withdrawals of water from the Edwards Aquifer to supply a military installation.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDWARDS AQUIFER | Military & Veterans | SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Water--General
HB 1923 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from the franchise tax and certain filing fees for certain businesses owned by veterans during an initial period of operation in the state.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1925 86-0 (2019)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to a fishing license fee waiver for certain veterans.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| Aging | Military & Veterans | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
HB 1984 86-0 (2019)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to filing fees in connection with assumed named certificates for certain businesses owned by military veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Business & Commerce--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Military & Veterans
HB 2039 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to Master Army Aviators.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| Disabilities, Persons with | LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2119 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cortez, PhilipSponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the application for and loans from the Texas military value revolving loan account.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/19
| City Government--Finance | County Government--General | LOANS | Military & Veterans | MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS
HB 2144 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, John
Relating to peace officer instruction on veterans affected by trauma.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2167 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, DustinSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 62 in Seminole as the Dell Ross Claiborne Memorial Highway.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| DELL ROSS CLAIBORNE MEMORIAL HIGHWAY | GAINES COUNTY | Highways | Military & Veterans | SEMINOLE, CITY OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2207 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to reimbursement of federal military treatment facilities under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Military & Veterans
HB 2213 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the issuance of a temporary license by the Texas Board of Nursing to a military service member, military veteran, or military spouse.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Military & Veterans | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 2214 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, AnaSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to a report by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation concerning license applicants who are military service members, military veterans, or military spouses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/19
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2241 86-0 (2019)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to hazardous duty pay for security officers employed by the Texas Military Department.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | State Employees
HB 2307 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to requiring entities that provide mental health services to veterans to provide military cultural competency training to personnel to accept a grant from a state agency.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2481 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the creation and administration of certain specialty court programs; authorizing fees.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
| County Government--General | Criminal Procedure--General | DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | DRUG COURTS | IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 2530 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, DanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the development by the Texas Veterans Commission of an online repository of information of use to active duty military relocating to this state.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/19
| Electronic Information Systems | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2535 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| Military & Veterans | MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2557 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to collection and reporting of certain information regarding tuition and fee exemptions granted by institutions of higher education to veterans and their family members.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Military & Veterans | Protection of Personal Information | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2577 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, DustinSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 180 in Gaines County as the Bob Ford Memorial Highway.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| BOB FORD MEMORIAL HIGHWAY | GAINES COUNTY | Highways | Military & Veterans | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2588 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Relating to the award of grants by the Texas Workforce Commission to facilitate the participation of certain veterans and military personnel in apprenticeship training programs.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2610 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lambert, Stan
Relating to expedited licensing procedures for certain nurses who are military spouses.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Military & Veterans | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 2622 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to surcharges assessed under the driver responsibility program; authorizing surcharges; reducing, repealing, and waiving surcharges.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Legislature | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2643 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for recipients of the Combat Action Badge or Combat Infantryman Badge.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2646 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of a land bank program by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Received from the House
| AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE | Housing--Veterans | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Real Property | VETERANS' LAND BOARD
HB 2770 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the payment in installments of ad valorem taxes on a residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 2861 86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Transportation to provide road services on federal military property.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | Military & Veterans | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2885 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to paid leave for public officers and employees engaged in certain military service.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Military & Veterans
HB 2918 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Junior College Districts | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2941 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to requiring each state agency to post on the agency's Internet website information on suicide prevention.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUICIDE
HB 2958 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by the TexAmericas Center.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Military & Veterans | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3032 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lambert, Stan
Relating to certain requirements for the issuance of an occupational license to persons licensed in other jurisdictions.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Electronic Information Systems | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3068 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kuempel, JohnSponsor: Flores, Peter
Relating to the use of certain license plates on classic motor vehicles and travel trailers, custom vehicles, street rods, and certain exhibition vehicles.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| Disabilities, Persons with | LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | TRAILERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3168 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the applicability of the prohibition on certain ad valorem tax incentives relating to wind-powered energy devices located near a military aviation facility.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aeronautics | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Energy--General | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 3169 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to continuation of land use for an area containing a permanent retail structure after municipal annexation.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Annexation | City Government--General | Military & Veterans
HB 3310 86-0 (2019)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to assisting inmates in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in obtaining federal veterans disability benefits.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans
HB 3311 86-0 (2019)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to the verification of the veteran status of inmates and prisoners.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans
HB 3354 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the use of an accessible absentee mail system by certain voters.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Early Voting | Military & Veterans
HB 3359 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to pro bono legal services for veterans and service members.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Lawyers | Military & Veterans | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | SUPREME COURT
HB 3360 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to the use of the fund for veterans' assistance to provide pro bono legal services to veterans and active duty service members.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Received from the House
| Lawyers | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3362 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons with a disability in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Military & Veterans | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3391 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to awarding certain medals for military service performed individually or as part of a crew.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | Governor | Military & Veterans
HB 3412 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Veterans County Service Officer Task Force.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| County Government--General | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Interim Studies | Military & Veterans | SENATE, TEXAS | TEXAS VETERANS COUNTY SERVICE OFFICER TASK FORCE | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3515 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fierro, Art
Relating to the requirement that a veterans county service office report to the commissioners court or the county's chief administrator.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
No action taken in committee
| County Government--General | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3601 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the recognition by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of competency-based education degree plans for members of the Texas military forces.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/19
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS
HB 3701 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to occupational licensing of certain military service members, military veterans, and military spouses by state agencies and political subdivisions.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Political Subdivisions
HB 3761 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the rendition of certain temporary orders in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in anticipation of a parent's military deployment, military mobilization, or temporary military duty.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Family--Parent & Child | Military & Veterans
HB 3840 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of individuals or business entities that provide or train assistance animals for veterans; providing a civil penalty.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Animals | Business & Commerce--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans
HB 3841 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al.
Relating to military duty of a conservator of a child in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Withdrawn from schedule
| CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Parent & Child | Military & Veterans
HB 3879 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al.
Relating to the participation of armed forces members in a marriage ceremony through video conference technology.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| Family--Marriage Relationship | MARRIAGE CEREMONIES | Military & Veterans | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 4047 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.
Relating to measures to facilitate the award of postsecondary course credit leading to workforce credentialing based on military experience, education, and training.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--General | Military & Veterans | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4097 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the use of medical cannabis by veterans for post-traumatic stress disorder and the licensing of associated cultivating or dispensing organizations; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Drugs | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | PERMITS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 4180 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the applicability of the prohibition on certain ad valorem tax incentives relating to wind-powered energy devices located near a military aviation facility.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aeronautics | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Energy--General | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District | Transportation--Aviation
HB 4184 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran and the amount of the exemption for the surviving spouses and children of certain disabled veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 4230 86-0 (2019)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to the duties of the Texas Veterans Commission regarding citizenship of veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aliens | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4244 86-0 (2019)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to donations to certain local charities ordered to be paid as a condition of community supervision.
House: Corrections
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | GIFTS & DONATIONS | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Military & Veterans
HB 4291 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to a grant program administered by the Texas Veterans Commission to provide energy industry career training for veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Energy--General | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | VETERANS' LAND BOARD
HB 4295 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to default under a deed of trust or contract lien on certain residential property for the delinquent payment of ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 4354 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to prevention and early intervention programs and practices.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Military & Veterans | Minors--Health & Safety | Property Interests--Trusts
HB 4368 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the designation of wind-powered energy device construction areas by certain counties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Energy--General | Military & Veterans
HB 4413 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckley, Brad
Relating to state occupational licensing of certain military veterans and military spouses.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | INTERNET | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4415 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckley, Brad
Relating to establishing residency for purposes of admission into public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | Military & Veterans | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 4429 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to mental health first aid training for veterans and immediate family members of veterans.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4459 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the addition of certain provisions to the Texas Rural Investment Fund.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Economic & Industrial Development--Rural | Military & Veterans | RURAL | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 4513 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to employing and training mental health professionals for the mental health program for veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4514 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that the Texas Veterans Commission provide training to support the veterans mental health program.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4522 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raney, John
Relating to an exemption for certain law enforcement and military personnel from the requirement to complete a hunter education program; authorizing a fee.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
HB 4554 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to the parks and wildlife commission's authority to designate wind-powered energy device construction areas near certain lands.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--General | Military & Veterans | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION
HCR 91 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick
Urging Congress to enact legislation to ensure that all veterans receive in a timely manner the level of medical care that they have earned.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 156 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to oppose the transgender military ban.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 166 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick
Urging the president to designate a state funeral for the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from World War II.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 172 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, DanSponsor: Campbell, Donna
Paying tribute to the U.S. military personnel from Texas who lost their lives in the line of duty.
Signed by the Governor
| Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Memorial | U.S. MILITARY PERSONNEL FROM TEXAS
HCR 173 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Convening a joint memorial session to pay tribute to all members of the U.S. military killed in the line of duty.
Received from the House
| Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Joint Session | Resolutions--Memorial
HJR 23 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 44 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran and harmonizing certain related provision of the constitution.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 69 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lambert, Stan
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county, municipality, or junior college district of a portion of the market value of income-producing tangible personal property owned by a veteran-owned business during the business's initial period of operation in this state.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 70 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lambert, Stan
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a county or municipality to adopt a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of real property of a business that provides, or pays for the provision of, certain services for honorably discharged veterans without cost.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Housing--Veterans | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 99 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the legislature to appropriate funds to state institutions of higher education to fund certain education programs for veterans.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--Finance | Legislature | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 131 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a percentage of the assessed value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 153 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the legislature to appropriate funds to state institutions of higher education to fund certain education programs for veterans.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--Finance | Legislature | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 50 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales and use tax for certain military servicemembers serving on active duty.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Sales
SB 89 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to a ribbon for certain members of the military forces who served in support of operations to secure the Texas border.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Committee report sent to Calendars
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | BORDER | Military & Veterans
SB 109 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the entitlement of spouses of certain veterans with disabilities to a veteran's employment preference.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | State Employees
SB 131 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the creation of an open burn pit registry for certain service members and veterans.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Military & Veterans | SERVICE MEMBER AND VETERAN OPEN BURN PIT REGISTRY ACT | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 196 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Miller, Rick
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 216 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the requirement that a veterans county service office report to the commissioners court or the county's chief administrator.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| County Government--General | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 221 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the entitlement of spouses of certain veterans with disabilities to a veteran's employment preference.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 225 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flores, PeterSponsor: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of Army of Occupation Medal specialty license plates; providing an exemption from a fee.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 270 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the practice of certain advanced practice registered nurses who are military veterans; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Military & Veterans | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 283 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 408 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to eliminating distinctions in the application of consent annexation requirements.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Co-author authorized
| City Government--Annexation | City Government--General | County Government--General | Military & Veterans
SB 579 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by the TexAmericas Center.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Effective on 1/1/20
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Military & Veterans | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 601 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Veterans Commission.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/19
| Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 602 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Military Department.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 607 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the operations and functions of the Veterans' Land Board and the sunset review date for and programs administered by the board.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/19
| GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Housing--General | Military & Veterans | STATE GUARD, TEXAS | Sunset—Required Reviews | VETERANS' LAND BOARD
SB 676 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to establishing residency for purposes of admission into public schools.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | Military & Veterans | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
SB 745 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to eliminating distinctions in the application of consent annexation requirements.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Co-author authorized
| City Government--Annexation | City Government--General | County Government--General | Military & Veterans
SB 822 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the administration of a grant program to support community mental health programs for veterans and their families.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective immediately
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans
SB 842 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to waiver programs for certain veterans provided by toll project entities.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Disabilities, Persons with | Highways | Military & Veterans | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES
SB 843 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to a sales tax exemption for items sold, leased, or rented at a United States military installation to a member of the United States armed forces on active duty.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Military & Veterans | Taxation--Sales
SB 877 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 180 in Gaines County as the Bob Ford Memorial Highway.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| BOB FORD MEMORIAL HIGHWAY | GAINES COUNTY | Highways | Military & Veterans
SB 878 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 385 in Seagraves as the Irvin "Butch" Hill Memorial Highway.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | IRVIN "BUTCH" HILL MEMORIAL HIGHWAY | Military & Veterans | SEAGRAVES, CITY OF
SB 879 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 181 in Gaines County as the Dell Ross Claiborne Memorial Highway.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| DELL ROSS CLAIBORNE MEMORIAL HIGHWAY | GAINES COUNTY | Highways | Military & Veterans
SB 881 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to withdrawals of water from the Edwards Aquifer to supply a military installation.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDWARDS AQUIFER | Military & Veterans | SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Water--General
SB 935 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to reimbursement of federal military treatment facilities under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Military & Veterans | WORKERS COMPENSATION, COMMISSIONER OF
SB 947 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the ability of certain students to enroll full-time in courses provided through the state virtual school network.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| DISTANCE EDUCATION | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Electronic Information Systems | Military & Veterans
SB 980 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the military deployment, military mobilization, or temporary military duty of a conservator in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Parent & Child | Military & Veterans
SB 1091 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Ashby, Trent
Relating to vehicles eligible for veteran toll discount programs.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| Highways | Military & Veterans | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1131 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to paid leave for military service for public officers and employees.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Military & Veterans | State Employees | State Officers
SB 1171 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to death benefits for members of the Texas Military Forces.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Military & Veterans
SB 1180 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Lopez, Ray
Relating to reporting regarding veterans treatment court programs.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/19
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Finance | Courts--General | DRUG COURTS | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1200 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain military spouses to engage in a business or occupation in this state.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1201 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the waiver of certain driver responsibility program surcharges on proof of commitment to enlist in the armed forces.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1218 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to hiring and licensing certain veterans as peace officers.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions
SB 1260 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
Relating to applicability to military service members of minimum age policies imposed by commercial lodging establishments.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | HOTELS & MOTELS | Military & Veterans
SB 1325 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to occupational licensing of certain military service members, military veterans, and military spouses by state agencies and political subdivisions.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| INTERNET | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Political Subdivisions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1354 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to employment and referral services for veterans and military service members.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | VOLUNTEERS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1416 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the use of medical cannabis by veterans for post-traumatic stress disorder and the licensing of associated cultivating or dispensing organizations; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Crimes--Drugs | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | PERMITS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1432 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to eliminating distinctions in the application of consent annexation requirements.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Annexation | City Government--General | County Government--General | Military & Veterans
SB 1443 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/19
| Military & Veterans | MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1481 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the exemption from the franchise tax and certain filing fees for certain businesses owned by veterans during an initial period of operation in the state.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1505 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to designating the Texas Division of Emergency Management as the state liaison to the United States Army Corps of Engineers.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1538 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of a career mentoring pilot program for certain students who are veterans.
House: Higher Education Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
No action taken in committee
| ALAMO COMMUNITY COLLEGE | Education--Junior College Districts | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans
SB 1539 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program for certain students who are veterans.
House: Higher Education Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
No action taken in committee
| ALAMO COMMUNITY COLLEGE | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Military & Veterans
SB 1557 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Bernal, Diego
Relating to military-connected students, including providing a designation for certain school district campuses that take actions to assist those students.
House: Public Education Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Military & Veterans
SB 1597 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, BobSponsor: Shine, Hugh
Relating to awarding certain medals for military service performed individually or as part of a crew.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/19
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | Governor | Military & Veterans
SB 1598 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, BobSponsor: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to hazardous duty pay for security officers employed by the Texas Military Department.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/19
| Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | State Employees
SB 1607 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to a study on issues regarding service animals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Animals | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Military & Veterans
SB 1761 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to credit services organizations and extensions of consumer credit facilitated by credit services organizations; providing civil and administrative penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--General | CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF | Consumer Protection | CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | Financial--General | LOANS | Military & Veterans
SB 1806 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to the issuance of Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal specialty license plates.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1819 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to designating May 8 as Military Spouse Appreciation Day.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective immediately
| Holidays | Military & Veterans | MILITARY SPOUSE APPRECIATION DAY
SB 1839 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain veterans and their families.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Military & Veterans
SB 1865 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to certain state programs to address the workforce needs of members of the United States military and their dependents.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Labor--General | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 2047 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Miller, Rick
Relating to pro bono legal services for veterans and service members.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Placed on General State Calendar
| COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR VETERANS SERVICES, TEXAS | Lawyers | Military & Veterans | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | SUPREME COURT
SB 2048 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Miller, Rick
Relating to the use of the fund for veterans' assistance to provide pro bono legal services to veterans and active duty service members.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Lawyers | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2060 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the contents of a notice of appraised value sent to a property owner by the chief appraiser of an appraisal district.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Effective on 1/1/20
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Electronic Information Systems | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC NOTICE | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 2104 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Miller, Rick
Relating to certain advocacy and legal services for Texas Veterans and to tuition and fees for certain military spouses and dependents.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
See remarks for effective date
| County Government--General | Interim Studies | Legislature | Military & Veterans | TEXAS VETERANS COUNTY SERVICE OFFICER TASK FORCE | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2105 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the rendition of certain temporary orders in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in anticipation of a parent's military deployment, military mobilization, or temporary military duty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Family--Parent & Child | Military & Veterans
SB 2131 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.Sponsor: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the application for and loans from the Texas military value revolving loan account.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/19
| LOANS | Military & Veterans | MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS | Open Meetings | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 2156 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, DawnSponsor: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to the designation of the portion of Interstate Highway 14 in Bell County as the First Cavalry Division Veterans Highway.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| BELL COUNTY | FIRST CAVALRY DIVISION VETERANS HIGHWAY | FIRST CAVALRY VETERANS HIGHWAY | Highways | Military & Veterans | PURPLE HEART TRAIL | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2299 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of operation of an unmanned aircraft over certain facilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aeronautics | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans
SB 2317 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the liability for unpaid tuition and fees at a public institution of higher education due to a misclassification of certain military personnel and their dependents.
House: Higher Education Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Left pending in committee
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2323 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the payment in installments of ad valorem taxes by members or veterans of the United States armed forces.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
| Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SCR 59 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Miller, Rick
Urging the president to designate a state funeral for the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from World War II.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Signed by the Governor
| Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SJR 47 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Miller, Rick
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 66 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to determining eligibility for a Texas Armed Services Scholarship and to the appointment by certain elected officials of students to receive that scholarship.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Higher Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 83 85-0 (2017)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to a fee waiver for a combination resident hunting and fishing license for certain military personnel.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
No action taken in committee
| Military & Veterans | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
HB 92 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the entitlement of spouses of certain veterans with disabilities to a veteran's employment preference.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | State Employees
HB 150 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of, and the deferral or abatement of ad valorem taxes on, certain residence homesteads.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
See remarks for effective date
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disabilities, Persons with | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 156 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard PeñaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to establishing a pilot program in designated public high schools in certain municipalities for placement of students in Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps programs as an alternative to placement in disciplinary or juvenile justice alternative education programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Military & Veterans | PARENTAL CONSENT
HB 203 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to a waiver of certain state park fees for United States veterans.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Military & Veterans | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 206 85-0 (2017)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the Texas Veterans Land Board.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Reason for vote recorded in Journal
| BONDS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Military & Veterans | VETERANS' LAND BOARD
HB 216 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, DrewSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 380 in Young and Jack Counties as the Henry H. King Memorial Highway.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| HENRY H. KING MEMORIAL HIGHWAY | Highways | Military & Veterans
HB 217 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authority of certain persons to defer or abate the collection of ad valorem taxes on a person's residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/17
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 244 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the duties of a magistrate to inform an arrested person of consequences of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
| Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES | Military & Veterans
HB 257 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to a report by the Texas Workforce Commission regarding the transition from military service to employment.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
| Labor--General | Military & Veterans | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 271 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the establishment of the Veterans Recovery Pilot Program to provide certain veterans with hyperbaric oxygen treatment.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Military & Veterans | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 283 85-0 (2017)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an open burn pit registry for certain service members and veterans.
House: Public Health Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Not again placed on intent calendar
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Military & Veterans | SERVICE MEMBER AND VETERAN OPEN BURN PIT REGISTRY ACT | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 300 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to decreasing the fee for the issuance of an original or renewed license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
| Criminal Procedure--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 318 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to the fund for veterans' assistance for grants to improve the level of health services provided to certain veterans.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Hospitals | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Appropriations | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 322 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files for certain veterans and the waiver of fees and costs charged for the expunction and to the eligibility of certain victims of trafficking of persons for an order of nondisclosure.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| Courts--General | Criminal Procedure--General | EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | Military & Veterans
HB 339 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to the removal of a fee for the issuance of an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Criminal Procedure--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 343 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain disabled veterans and surviving spouses of certain disabled veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Sales
HB 358 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to excused absences from public school for the purpose of visiting a military recruitment center or military installation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--School Districts | Military & Veterans
HB 377 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the issuance of certain specialty license plates, specially marked driver's licenses, and specially marked personal identification certificates.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
| Disabilities, Persons with | LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 416 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to a program to facilitate, through the issuance and use of electronic toll collection transponders, free or discounted toll project use available to certain military personnel.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Highways | Military & Veterans | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 445 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frank, James | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain property for certain ad valorem tax incentives relating to wind-powered energy devices.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
| Military & Veterans | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Taxation--Energy Resources | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 493 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to reporting requirements for the College Credit for Heroes program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 1/1/18
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 539 85-0 (2017)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the ability of certain dependents of members of the United States military to enroll full-time in courses provided through the state virtual school network.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| DISTANCE EDUCATION | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Electronic Information Systems | Military & Veterans
HB 592 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
Relating to a sales tax exemption for items sold at a United States military installation to a member of the United States armed forces on active duty.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Military & Veterans | Taxation--Sales
HB 621 85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to requirements for certain applicants to obtain an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun; waiving a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 626 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to late applications for certain exemptions from ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/17
| Aging | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 629 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to leave for certain veterans obtaining medical and mental health care.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Health--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | State Employees
HB 777 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of land owned by certain members of the armed services of the United States for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| Agriculture | Military & Veterans | OPEN-SPACE LAND | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 797 85-0 (2017)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to providing information to the public and to purchasers of real property regarding the impact of military installations.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Military & Veterans | Open Records | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 818 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to authorizing the county clerk in certain counties to conduct certain marriage ceremonies and collect a related fee; authorizing a fee.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Family--Marriage Relationship | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | MARRIAGE CEREMONIES | Military & Veterans
HB 827 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to a database for prospective employers to qualify veterans' military service experience and employment qualifications.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| Electronic Information Systems | Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 828 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for Vietnam veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
| LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 829 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to leave for certain veterans returning to state employment.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Military & Veterans | State Employees
HB 846 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the implementation of student financial assistance programs for veterans and their families.
House: Higher Education Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 864 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to designation of an employee within certain state agencies as a veterans liaison.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 865 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to establishing a veterans services coordinator for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and a veterans reentry dorm program for certain state jail defendants confined by the department.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Military & Veterans
HB 890 85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to providing information to the public and to purchasers of real property regarding the impact of military installations.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Military & Veterans | Open Records | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 950 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin | et. al.
Relating to the qualification of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | Military & Veterans | OPEN-SPACE LAND | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 962 85-0 (2017)
Author: Arévalo, Diana
Relating to a study on the feasibility of electronic voter registration and applications for a ballot to be voted by mail for overseas military personnel.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 967 85-0 (2017)
Author: VanDeaver, GarySponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the powers of the TexAmericas Center.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/17
| BOWIE COUNTY | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Military & Veterans | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1007 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the establishment of veterans resource centers at certain institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1024 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the removal of a fee for the issuance of an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Criminal Procedure--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 1046 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to a veterans coordinator for the community justice assistance division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Military & Veterans
HB 1077 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to the eligibility of certain citizens residing outside the United States to vote a full ballot.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Early Voting | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1101 85-0 (2017)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the authority of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district to require a person to file a new application to confirm the person's current qualification for the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of a 100 percent disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/18
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1105 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to granting certain municipalities authority to adopt development regulations around certain military facilities; creating a criminal offense.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | AIRPORTS | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Military & Veterans | Transportation--Aviation
HB 1117 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, JohnSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to eligibility for the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 1192 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of the College Credit for Heroes program to lower-division public institutions of higher education offering degrees in certain fields.
House: Higher Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | TECHNICAL EDUCATION | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1221 85-0 (2017)
Author: Stephenson, PhilSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 90 Alternate as the Johnnie David Hutchins Memorial Highway.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| Highways | JOHNNIE DAVID HUTCHINS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY | Military & Veterans | WHARTON COUNTY
HB 1230 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to franchise tax credits for businesses that employ veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1270 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to excused absences from public school for the purpose of visiting a military recruitment center.
House: Public Education Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Military & Veterans
HB 1276 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to waiver programs for certain veterans provided by toll project entities.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Highways | Military & Veterans | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES
HB 1281 85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to historically underutilized businesses and to goods and services purchased by governmental entities; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Economic & Industrial Development--General | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Military & Veterans | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1309 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to eligibility for and benefits associated with license plates for certain veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Disabilities, Persons with | Highways | LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES
HB 1359 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to monuments and memorials for Texas heroes and other persons and events of historical significance; creating criminal offenses.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Placed on General State Calendar
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--School Districts | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers | TEXAS HERO PROTECTION ACT
HB 1413 85-0 (2017)
Author: Arévalo, Diana
Relating to the overseas military e-mail ballot program.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | Military & Veterans
HB 1414 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to voting procedures for certain federal postcard applicants and military personnel serving overseas.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1492 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the National Museum of the Pacific War museum fund.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE PACIFIC WAR | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1525 85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to submarine veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | U.S. NAVY | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1527 85-0 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons with disabilities in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.
House: State Affairs
Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Military & Veterans | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1546 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to the operations of the Department of Public Safety, Parks and Wildlife Department, and state military forces in the border region.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| BORDER | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1565 85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to a waiver of certain state park fees for military service members and veterans.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| AIR NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Military & Veterans | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | STATE GUARD, TEXAS
HB 1567 85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to a fee waiver for a combination resident hunting and fishing license for certain military personnel.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Military & Veterans | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
HB 1590 85-0 (2017)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain military personnel dependents.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans
HB 1591 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a Purple Heart recipient or the surviving spouse of a Purple Heart recipient.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1606 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, DanSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the authority of the Texas Military Department to purchase food and beverages.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
| FOOD | Housing--General | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Purchasing--State
HB 1630 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, TonySponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the approval of expenditures for the Texas Military Department.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS
HB 1632 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to deferred payment of ad valorem taxes for certain persons serving in the United States armed forces.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Military & Veterans | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 1641 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of specially marked driver's licenses and personal identification certificates to disabled veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1644 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, DrewSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to transferring charge and control of a painting entitled "The Spirit of the Alamo Lives On."
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
| Arts & Humanities | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1646 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the waiver of certain fees for an assumed name certificate or a statement of abandonment of use of an assumed name filed by a military veteran.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
| Business & Commerce--General | CHANGED & ASSUMED NAMES | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Military & Veterans
HB 1655 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, PhilSponsor: Huffines, Don
Relating to the reporting of certain offenses committed by members of the Texas military forces.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
| Family--Family Violence | Military & Veterans
HB 1696 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the assessed value of a property owned by certain disabled veterans and the amount of the exemption for the surviving spouses and children of certain disabled veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1740 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the administration of veterans treatment court programs, the expunction of arrest records and files for certain participants who successfully complete a program, and the issuance of orders of nondisclosure for participants convicted of a misdemeanor; changing a fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Courts--District | Courts--General | Criminal Procedure--General | DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Military & Veterans
HB 1782 85-0 (2017)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 1801 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination regarding military service members and military veterans.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| DISCRIMINATION | Labor--General | Military & Veterans | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1802 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to a community outreach campaign to increase awareness of veterans benefits and services.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Received from the House
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1803 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to information regarding private employers who have veteran's employment preference policies.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Labor--General | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1804 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the prescribing and ordering authority of certain advanced practice registered nurses who are military veterans.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Military & Veterans | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1835 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to fees charged to certain military personnel for taking an assessment instrument under the Texas Success Initiative.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--ASSESSMENT & TESTING | Military & Veterans
HB 1860 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cyrier, JohnSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to access to criminal history record information by the adjutant general.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1905 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to general officers within the Texas Military Department.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS
HB 1912 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Medal for the Defense of Freedom award.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS
HB 1929 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to waiver programs for certain veterans provided by toll project entities.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Disabilities, Persons with | Highways | Military & Veterans | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES
HB 1934 85-0 (2017)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to temporary certification of an educator from outside the state who is the spouse of an active duty military service member.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Military & Veterans
HB 1949 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to establishing a pilot program in designated public high schools in certain municipalities for placement of students in Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps programs as an alternative to placement in disciplinary or juvenile justice alternative education programs.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--School Districts | Military & Veterans
HB 1973 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to employment and referral services for veterans and military service members.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2007 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cosper, Scott | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain military dentists and dental hygienists who provide voluntary charity dental or dental hygiene care.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
| DENTAL ASSISTANTS | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Health--Indigent Health Care | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 2008 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cosper, Scott | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to deferred presentment transactions made to military borrowers.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
| Consumer Protection | DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS | Financial--General | Military & Veterans
HB 2009 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to an exemption for certain law enforcement and military personnel from the requirement to complete a hunter education program.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| AIR NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | PEACE OFFICERS | STATE GUARD, TEXAS | Weapons
HB 2066 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the requirements for certain applicants to obtain an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun; waiving fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 2115 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to honor recipients of certain military awards.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
| LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2124 85-0 (2017)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the procedures for identifying and notifying relevant federal agencies about certain child abuse and neglect investigations.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Military & Veterans
HB 2154 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to required training for veterans county service officers and assistant veterans county service officers.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Military & Veterans | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2259 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the issuance of specially marked driver's licenses and personal identification certificates to disabled veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Disabilities, Persons with | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2302 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to providing an opportunity for public high school students in grades 10 through 12 to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test or an alternative vocational aptitude test.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Military & Veterans
HB 2308 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for veterans with disabilities that include the emblem from military academy license plates.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| Disabilities, Persons with | LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2312 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination and to the enforcement of that prohibition; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disabilities, Persons with | DISCRIMINATION | Housing--General | Military & Veterans | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2318 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to requirements for certain applicants to obtain an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun; waiving certain fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 2356 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cosper, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Received from the House
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2419 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cosper, Scott
Relating to an exemption for current and former members of the armed services from the requirement that an incoming student at a public or private or independent institution of higher education show proof of vaccination against bacterial meningitis.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | IMMUNIZATIONS | Military & Veterans
HB 2486 85-0 (2017)
Author: Stucky, Lynn | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to restoration of the position of public employees when relieved of duty from the Texas military forces or a similar unit.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Military & Veterans | Political Subdivisions | State Employees
HB 2515 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to the establishment of a veterans self-help center.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Human Services--General | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2536 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to information about certain veterans and their dependents reported by institutions of higher education to the Texas Veterans Commission.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2571 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a trauma affected veterans clinical care and research center at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Received from the House
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO
HB 2585 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the provision of veterans housing by county or municipal housing authorities.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Housing--General | Military & Veterans
HB 2673 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the development of transferable degree or certificate program curricula for which qualified veterans or military service members may be awarded course credit based on military service.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2698 85-0 (2017)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to designating June 12 as Women Veterans Day.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| Holidays | Military & Veterans | Women
HB 2759 85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to motor vehicle sales tax paid by active duty members of the United States military and their spouses and submission of an affidavit asserting qualification for a tax on gift of a motor vehicle.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Military & Veterans | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2761 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cortez, PhilipSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the authority of a defense base development authority to participate in a company or partnership organized to finance redevelopment projects.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Corporations & Associations | Military & Veterans | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2772 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to requirements for peace officers to obtain an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun; waiving a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 2796 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to excused absences from public school for the purpose of pursuing enlistment in a branch of the armed services of the United States or the Texas National Guard.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Military & Veterans | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS
HB 2836 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to a study and report on the establishment and implementation of a program that provides financial assistance to property owners who offer housing to veterans at risk of homelessness.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Housing--Finance | Housing--Veterans | Military & Veterans
HB 2870 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from certain state and local governmental fees for active duty members of the Texas National Guard and Texas State Guard.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Military & Veterans | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE GUARD, TEXAS
HB 2877 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation to which certain disabled veterans and the surviving spouses and children of certain veterans are entitled.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2887 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a veteran of the United States armed services who served in the armed services for a certain period.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Military & Veterans | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2911 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to a reemployment program as a condition of community supervision for certain veterans who commit a misdemeanor offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on intent calendar
| Courts--General | Labor--Workforce Development | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Military & Veterans | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2933 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the licensing and regulation of military optometrists and therapeutic optometrists who provide voluntary charity care.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD | THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS | VOLUNTEERS
HB 2998 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to defense economic readjustment zones.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK, TEXAS | Military & Veterans
HB 3002 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3032 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the creation by the Texas Veterans Commission of a veteran suicide prevention action plan.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | SUICIDE | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3033 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to hiring and licensing certain veterans as peace officers.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Military & Veterans | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions
HB 3034 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a waiver of certain licensing fees for military service members, military veterans, and their spouses.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3039 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the reporting and prosecution of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and sexual misconduct by a member of the state military forces; creating a criminal offense.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Military & Veterans | SEXUAL ASSAULT | SEXUAL HARASSMENT | WITNESSES
HB 3066 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to certain benefits and protections for military service members.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective immediately
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Military & Veterans | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 3069 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, JamesSponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the administration of and eligibility for participation in a veterans treatment court program and the issuance of orders of nondisclosure for certain participants who successfully complete that program.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| Courts--General | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Military & Veterans
HB 3148 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on residence homesteads and certain property of disabled veterans and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 3358 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cosper, Scott | et. al.
Relating to expedited licensing procedures for certain nurses who are military spouses.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Military & Veterans | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3381 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to Texas Military Heroes Day in public schools.
House: Public Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Governor | Holidays | Military & Veterans
HB 3390 85-0 (2017)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the exemption from range instruction for certain persons applying to obtain a license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 3498 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3521 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for certain veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3524 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the prioritization of public transportation funding for areas disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Finance | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 3536 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ashby, TrentSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the designation of a portion of Interstate Highway 45 as the Sergeant Wade Daniel Wilson Memorial Highway.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| Highways | LEON COUNTY | Military & Veterans | SERGEANT WADE DANIEL WILSON MEMORIAL HIGHWAY
HB 3556 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the mental health program for veterans.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | VOLUNTEERS
HB 3567 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for persons who served in the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
| LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3625 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to reciprocity standards for certain emergency medical services personnel who served in the United States military.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Military & Veterans
HB 3632 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, JoeSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to notice of an extension of the timeline for a parent to request a special education impartial due process hearing in certain circumstances.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Military & Veterans
HB 3701 85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the notification requirements regarding certain proposed regulations and structures in an area near a military facility.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Military & Veterans | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 3754 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lambert, Stan
Relating to waiving fees for an original commercial driver's license for veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Military & Veterans | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3756 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to state mental health benefits provided to certain spouses or former spouses of veterans.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans
HB 3766 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions or waivers at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3837 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to the permanent fund supporting military and veterans exemptions to fund tuition and fee exemptions for children of veterans.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3895 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the application for and loans from the Texas military value revolving loan account.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--Finance | County Government--General | LOANS | Military & Veterans | MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS | Open Meetings | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4020 85-0 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the automatic expunction of arrest records and files for certain veterans who successfully complete a veterans court pretrial intervention program.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | Military & Veterans
HB 4065 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to fees charged to certain military personnel for taking an assessment instrument under the Texas Success Initiative.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Military & Veterans
HB 4071 85-0 (2017)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales and use tax for certain military servicemembers serving on active duty.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Sales
HB 4089 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain military personnel and their dependents.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4204 85-0 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to discount programs provided by toll project entities for surviving spouses of disabled veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Highways | Military & Veterans | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 4256 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the jurisdiction of courts in criminal matters involving allegations of sexual assault by a member of the state military forces.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Military & Veterans | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 4326 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 4000 in Titus County as the Titus County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Highways | Military & Veterans | TITUS COUNTY VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY
HCR 136 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gutierrez, RolandSponsor: Campbell, Donna
Convening a joint memorial session to honor Texans killed in combat while serving in the United States military.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Signed by the Governor
| Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Joint Session
HJR 21 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteran by a charitable organization for less than the market value of the residence homestead and harmonizing certain related provisions of the Texas Constitution.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 67 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of a Purple Heart recipient or the surviving spouse of a Purple Heart recipient.
House: Ways & Means
Received from the House
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 70 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a percentage of the assessed value of property owned by certain disabled veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 92 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain disabled veterans and the surviving spouses and children of certain veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 93 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the assessed value of the residence homestead of a veteran of the United States armed services who served in the armed services for a certain period.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 97 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran and harmonizing certain related provisions of the constitution.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 105 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran regardless of whether the property was the residence homestead of the surviving spouse when the disabled veteran died and harmonizing certain related provisions of the constitution.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 16 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to decreasing the fee for the issuance of an original or renewed license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Criminal Procedure--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 27 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to the mental health program for veterans and to the authority to establish a trauma affected veterans clinical care and research center at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
House: Public Health Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
| Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | VOLUNTEERS
SB 49 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the appointment by certain elected officials of students to receive a Texas Armed Services Scholarship.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/17
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Military & Veterans | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 66 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales and use tax for certain military servicemembers serving on active duty.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Military & Veterans | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 94 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, BobSponsor: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to a ribbon for certain members of the military forces who served in support of operations to secure the Texas border.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | BORDER | Military & Veterans
SB 97 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the deadline for filing an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 102 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: White, James
Relating to general officers within the state military department.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS
SB 138 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, VanSponsor: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the exemption from range instruction for certain persons applying to obtain a license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 158 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the creation of an open burn pit registry for certain service members and veterans.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Military & Veterans | SERVICE MEMBER AND VETERAN OPEN BURN PIT REGISTRY ACT | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 168 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the operations of the Department of Public Safety, Parks and Wildlife Department, and state military forces in the border region.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| BORDER | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 175 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the eligibility of land owned by certain members of the armed services of the United States for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Agriculture | Military & Veterans | OPEN-SPACE LAND | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 184 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle use tax for motor vehicles brought into this state by certain current or former military personnel.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| Military & Veterans | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 234 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a prohibition against the use by a career school or college of certain advertising designed to mislead or deceive prospective students.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| ADVERTISING | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 240 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteran by a charitable organization for less than the market value of the residence homestead.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 277 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Frank, James
Relating to the eligibility of certain property for certain ad valorem tax incentives relating to wind-powered energy devices.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
| Military & Veterans | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Taxation--Energy Resources | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 299 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of an associate commissioner for veterans services at the Health and Human Services Commission.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 330 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the qualification of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Finance
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
| Agriculture | Military & Veterans | OPEN-SPACE LAND | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 439 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the appointment by certain elected officials of students to receive a Texas Armed Services Scholarship.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 441 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to eligibility of surviving spouses of disabled veterans for specialty license plates.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
| LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 472 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination regarding military service members and military veterans.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| DISCRIMINATION | Labor--General | Military & Veterans | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 544 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to required training for veterans county service officers and assistant veterans county service officers.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Military & Veterans | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 578 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to the creation by the Health and Human Services Commission of a veteran suicide prevention action plan.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective immediately
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | SUICIDE | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 587 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the state virtual school network, including the ability of certain dependents of members of the United States military to enroll full-time in courses provided through the network.
House: Public Education Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective immediately
| DISTANCE EDUCATION | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Electronic Information Systems | Military & Veterans
SB 588 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to information regarding private employers who have veteran's employment preference policies.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
| Labor--General | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 591 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to a community outreach campaign to increase awareness of veterans benefits and services.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 614 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to excused absences from public school for the purpose of visiting a military recruitment center.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Military & Veterans
SB 694 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the National Museum of the Pacific War museum fund.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE PACIFIC WAR | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 751 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information of and the abolishment date of the military base realignment and closure task force.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
| Military & Veterans | Open Records
SB 752 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the overseas military e-mail ballot program.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 769 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Israel, Celia
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for recipients of the Combat Medical Badge.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 771 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to deferred payment of ad valorem taxes for certain persons serving in the United States armed forces.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| Military & Veterans | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 775 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to providing information to the public and to purchasers of real property regarding the impact of military installations.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Military & Veterans | Open Records | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 784 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the waiver of certain fees for an assumed name certificate or a statement of abandonment of use of an assumed name filed by a military veteran.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| Business & Commerce--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Military & Veterans
SB 805 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to Texas women veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
| Holidays | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | Women
SB 831 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the prescribing and ordering authority of certain advanced practice registered nurses who are military veterans.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Military & Veterans | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1047 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/18
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 1075 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Veterans Recovery Pilot Program to provide certain veterans with hyperbaric oxygen treatment.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Military & Veterans | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1152 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to excused absences from public school for the purpose of pursuing enlistment in a branch of the armed services of the United States or the Texas National Guard.
House: Public Education Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Military & Veterans | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS
SB 1302 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the authority of the Texas Military Department to purchase food and beverages.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
No action taken in committee
| FOOD | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Purchasing--State
SB 1331 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the powers of the TexAmericas Center.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Military & Veterans | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1371 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Arévalo, Diana
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to honor recipients of the Commendation Medal with Valor and Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
| LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1457 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to a report by the Texas Workforce Commission regarding the transition from military service to employment.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Left pending in committee
| Labor--General | Military & Veterans | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1531 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the expansion of the College Credit for Heroes program to lower-division public institutions of higher education offering degrees in certain fields.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | TECHNICAL EDUCATION | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1546 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the implementation of student financial assistance programs for veterans and their families.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Military & Veterans
SB 1547 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to access to criminal history record information by the adjutant general.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 1559 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to a fee exemption for guardianship proceedings of certain military servicemembers and certain law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other first responders.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
SB 1622 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the creation of a statewide alert system for missing military members.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| ALERT SYSTEM | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | MISSING PERSONS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1676 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the veterans county service office.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | County Government--General | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1677 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to information about services for women veterans provided through certain state agency applications.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
| Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | Women
SB 1679 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the use of the fund for veterans' assistance to provide grants to support veterans county service offices.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
| Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1698 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to outreach and awareness for women veterans in this state.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
House passage as amended reported
| Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | Women
SB 1725 85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the duties of a magistrate to inform an arrested person of consequences of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES | Military & Veterans
SB 1739 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the suspension, termination, and reinstatement of certain services provided to military service members who are serving on active duty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | HEALTH & FITNESS FACILITIES | Military & Veterans | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 1768 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to waiving fees for an original commercial driver's license for veterans.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Left pending in committee
| Military & Veterans | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1781 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: González, Mary
Relating to the regulation of certain educational institutions by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board; providing administrative penalties.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
See remarks for effective date
| Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans
SB 1791 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to veterans treatment court programs and the results of successfully completing those programs; imposing a filing fee on certain civil cases to benefit veterans treatment court programs; changing a fee.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Courts--District | Courts--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Military & Veterans
SB 1805 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the multiuse training and operations center facility.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/17
| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1843 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to providing an opportunity for public high school students in grades 10 through 12 to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test or an alternative vocational aptitude test.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Military & Veterans
SB 1844 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the administration of and eligibility for participation in a veterans treatment court program and the issuance of orders of nondisclosure for certain participants who successfully complete that program.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Courts--General | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Military & Veterans
SB 1845 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to the development of transferable degree or certificate program curricula for which qualified veterans or military service members may be awarded course credit based on military service.
House: Higher Education Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1855 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the authority of a defense base development authority to participate in a company or partnership organized to finance redevelopment projects.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| Business & Commerce--Enterprise Zones | Corporations & Associations | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Military & Veterans | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1862 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the development of initiatives to reduce veteran suicides in this state.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUICIDE | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1901 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to Texas Military Heroes Day in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Governor | Holidays | Military & Veterans
SB 1936 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the issuance of specially marked driver's licenses and personal identification certificates to disabled veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
| Disabilities, Persons with | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1968 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the state flag code.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective immediately
| FLAGS | LYNDON B. JOHNSON SPACE CENTER | Military & Veterans | State Symbols
SB 1986 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the creation of an advisory committee on mental health issues affecting veterans within the Texas Veterans Commission.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2135 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to services provided to veterans who have been arrested for a misdemeanor or felony offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--General | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2278 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 4000 in Titus County as the Titus County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | Military & Veterans | TITUS COUNTY VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY
SB 2291 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Medal for the Defense of Freedom award.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | Military & Veterans
SJR 23 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteran by a charitable organization for less than the market value of the residence homestead and harmonizing certain related provisions of the Texas Constitution.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 56 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding a transfer of money from the economic stabilization fund to the permanent fund supporting military and veterans exemptions to fund tuition and fee exemptions for children of veterans.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
SR 864 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Recognizing the veterans who served as interns during the 85th Legislature for their service to the Texas Senate.
Reported enrolled
| Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary
HB 6 85-1 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to municipal annexation.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Annexation | City Government--General | Military & Veterans | TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 3 | TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 4 | TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 5 | TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 6 | TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 7 | TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 8 | TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 9 | TRAVIS COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 19
HB 72 85-1 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a Purple Heart recipient or the surviving spouse of a Purple Heart recipient.
House: Ways & Means
Recommitted to committee
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 74 85-1 (2017)
Author: Cosper, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Received from the House
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 115 85-1 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to deferred payment of ad valorem taxes for certain persons serving in the United States armed forces.
House: Ways & Means
Received from the House
| Military & Veterans | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 116 85-1 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas | et. al.
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on residence homesteads and certain property of disabled veterans and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 129 85-1 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to a study of property tax exemptions and other property tax benefits for certain veterans and military service members and their families.
House: Ways & Means
Received from the House
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 134 85-1 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to historically underutilized businesses and to goods and services purchased by governmental entities; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Economic & Industrial Development--General | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Military & Veterans | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 157 85-1 (2017)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for admission to an educator preparation program for certification in trade and industrial workforce training.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Military & Veterans
HB 244 85-1 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
Relating to a sales tax exemption for items sold at a United States military installation to a member of the United States armed forces on active duty.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Military & Veterans | Taxation--Sales
HB 356 85-1 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to monuments and memorials for Texas heroes and other persons and events of historical significance; creating criminal offenses.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers
HB 362 85-1 (2017)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to granting certain local governments general zoning authority around federal military installations; creating a criminal offense.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Military & Veterans | Transportation--Aviation
HJR 20 85-1 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of a Purple Heart recipient or the surviving spouse of a Purple Heart recipient.
House: Ways & Means
Recommitted to committee
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 27 85-1 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran and harmonizing certain related provisions of the constitution.
House: Ways & Means
Postponed
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 6 85-1 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to municipal annexation.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| City Government--Annexation | City Government--General | Military & Veterans | TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 3 | TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 4 | TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 5 | TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 6 | TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 7 | TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 8 | TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 9 | TRAVIS COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 19
SB 63 85-1 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
Filed
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 104 85-1 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to municipal annexation.
Filed
| City Government--Annexation | City Government--General | Military & Veterans | TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 3 | TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 4 | TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 5 | TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 6 | TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 7 | TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 8 | TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 9 | TRAVIS COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 19
SB 115 85-1 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to granting certain local governments general zoning authority around federal military installations; creating a criminal offense.
Filed
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Military & Veterans | Transportation--Aviation
HB 11 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Public Safety, military and law enforcement training, and the investigation, prosecution, punishment, and prevention of certain offenses; creating an offense and increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/15
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | Criminal Procedure--General | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | MEXICO | Military & Veterans | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | UNITED MEXICAN STATES | VEHICLE CHECKPOINTS
HB 19 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan Lewis | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to a preventive services program and mental health programs for veterans and military families.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 55 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the use of the Texas Enterprise Fund for veterans hospitals.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Hospitals | Military & Veterans | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND
HB 67 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to honor recipients of certain military medals.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 115 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to the criteria for awarding the Texas Purple Heart Medal to members of the armed forces wounded or killed at Fort Hood on November 5, 2009.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | Military & Veterans
HB 117 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the portion of designated tuition set aside to provide student financial assistance at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans
HB 118 84-0 (2015)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a fee waiver for a combination resident hunting and fishing license for certain military personnel.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Left pending in committee
| Military & Veterans | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
HB 119 84-0 (2015)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to tuition assistance for members of the Texas State Guard.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | STATE GUARD, TEXAS
HB 127 84-0 (2015)
Author: McClendon, RuthSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to honor recipients of the Commendation Medal.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective on 1/1/16
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 140 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to driver's licenses and personal identification certificates issued to veterans; reducing certain fees.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 168 84-0 (2015)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to privileged parking for Distinguished Flying Cross medal recipients.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/15
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | Military & Veterans | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 175 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the establishment of the Veterans Recovery Pilot Program to provide certain veterans with hyperbaric oxygen treatment.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on intent calendar
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Military & Veterans | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 240 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to honor recipients of certain military medals.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
No action taken in committee
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 242 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a veteran who has been honorably discharged.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 246 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to franchise tax credits for businesses that employ veterans; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Franchise
HB 276 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Relating to the eligibility of land owned by certain members of the armed services of the United States for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Agriculture | Military & Veterans | OPEN-SPACE LAND | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 286 84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to collection costs that may be imposed in connection with certain delinquent ad valorem taxes owed by disabled veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 315 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.Sponsor: Huffines, Don | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of "In God We Trust" specialty license plates.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 1/1/16
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 339 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Relating to leave for certain veterans returning to state employment.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Military & Veterans | State Employees
HB 350 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales and use tax for certain motor vehicles purchased or used by veterans with disabilities.
House: Ways & Means
Withdrawn from schedule
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 371 84-0 (2015)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to certain extensions of consumer credit facilitated by a credit access business for certain military personnel or their dependents.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS | Financial--General | LOANS | Military & Veterans | PAYDAY LOANS
HB 390 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to the establishment of the Veterans Recovery Program to provide certain veterans with hyperbaric oxygen treatment.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Military & Veterans | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 410 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the amount of unclaimed lottery prize money to be deposited in the fund for veterans' assistance.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Amusements, Games, Sports | LOTTERIES | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Management & Control | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
HB 432 84-0 (2015)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 437 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to eligibility to participate in health benefit programs for certain state employees reemployed after military service.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/15
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | Military & Veterans | State Employees
HB 445 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to providing notice of the availability of paid leave for military service to public officers and employees.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/15
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Military & Veterans | State Employees | State Officers
HB 450 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the establishment of veterans resource centers at certain institutions of higher education.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 508 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to an exemption for certain law enforcement and military personnel from the requirement to complete a hunter education program; authorizing a fee.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Placed on General State Calendar
| Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
HB 522 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to establishing a pilot program in designated public high schools in certain municipalities for placement of students in Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps programs as an alternative to placement in disciplinary or juvenile justice alternative education programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--School Districts | Military & Veterans
HB 558 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for Vietnam veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 577 84-0 (2015)
Author: Flynn, DanSponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to pay, benefits and requirements for state active duty service members.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/15
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Military & Veterans
HB 583 84-0 (2015)
Author: Larson, LyleSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to donations to certain local veteran's charities ordered as a condition of community supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | GIFTS & DONATIONS | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Military & Veterans
HB 591 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Relating to the eligibility of land owned by certain members of the armed services of the United States for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Agriculture | Military & Veterans | OPEN-SPACE LAND | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 612 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, SarahSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to license plates issued to female veterans with disabilities.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Disabilities, Persons with | LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration | Women
HB 650 84-0 (2015)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to waiver programs for veterans provided by toll project entities.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Highways | Military & Veterans | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES
HB 660 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 682 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales and use tax for certain military servicemembers serving on active duty.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 683 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the assessed value of a property owned by certain disabled veterans and the amount of the exemption for the surviving spouses and children of certain disabled veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 721 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the hunting or fishing license fee waiver for certain disabled veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/15
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
HB 733 84-0 (2015)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Military & Veterans
HB 754 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the employment of individuals qualified for a veteran's employment preference.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 755 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the creation of a women veterans mental health initiative within the mental health intervention program for veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
HB 756 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the creation of a rural veterans mental health initiative within the mental health intervention program for veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Health--Rural | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 757 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the College Credit for Heroes program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 758 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the coordination and provision of certain health services to veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 765 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan Lewis | et. al.
Relating to ensuring that certain military members who reside out of state and their dependents maintain their positions on waiting lists for certain assistance programs provided by health and human services agencies.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Military & Veterans
HB 787 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission and strategic planning regarding military bases and defense installations.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Committee report printed and distributed
| Governor | Military & Veterans | MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Recommended Reviews
HB 789 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to license plates issued to retired members of the military.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective on 1/1/16
| LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | STATE GUARD, TEXAS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 822 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.
Relating to increasing the punishment for the offense of fraudulent or fictitious military record.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | FRAUD | Military & Veterans
HB 867 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.Sponsor: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and operation of the Texas Women Veterans Program.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
| Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | Women
HB 875 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the verification of the veteran status of inmates and prisoners.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Military & Veterans | SHERIFFS | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 882 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, RickSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the director and assistant director of the Texas Military Preparedness Commission.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Left pending in committee
| Military & Veterans | MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 886 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the issuance of Iraq Campaign Medal specialty license plates.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | IRAQ | LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 893 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to granting certain local governments general zoning authority around certain military facilities; providing a penalty.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Military & Veterans | Transportation--Aviation
HB 894 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to waiver programs for veterans provided by toll project entities.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Highways | Military & Veterans | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES
HB 906 84-0 (2015)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the qualifications for appointment as a veterans county service officer.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 923 84-0 (2015)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the issuance of 36th Infantry Division specialty license plates and souvenir license plates.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective on 1/1/16
| ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 974 84-0 (2015)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to higher education for veterans and their families.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans
HB 976 84-0 (2015)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to higher education for veterans and their families.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans
HB 992 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1011 84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to the fund for veterans' assistance for grants to improve the level of health services provided to certain veterans.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Hospitals | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Appropriations | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1017 84-0 (2015)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to a public duty justification for conduct of a service member of the Texas military forces.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| Military & Veterans
HB 1021 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the allocation of certain grants from the fund for veterans' assistance.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1028 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to the eligibility of a charitable organization that provides affordable housing for female veterans and their dependents for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by the organization.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--Finance | Housing--Veterans | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Women
HB 1044 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the designation of a segment of Farm-to-Market Road 423 in Denton County as the U.S. Army Sergeant Enrique Mondragon Memorial Highway.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| Highways | Military & Veterans | U.S. ARMY SERGEANT ENRIQUE MONDRAGON MEMORIAL HIGHWAY
HB 1048 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the redesignation of veterans court programs as veterans treatment court programs, the administration of those programs, the expunction of arrest records and files for certain participants who successfully complete a program, and the issuance of orders of nondisclosure for participants convicted of a misdemeanor; changing a fee.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| County Government--General | Courts--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Military & Veterans | SEXUAL ASSAULT | SEXUAL HARASSMENT
HB 1056 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to discount programs for certain veterans provided by toll project entities.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Military & Veterans | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1097 84-0 (2015)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to the release of veteran autopsy reports to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| AUTOPSIES | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1112 84-0 (2015)
Author: Gutierrez, RolandSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to projects that a defense adjustment management authority may conduct.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Placed on intent calendar
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Military & Veterans | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1128 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fletcher, AllenSponsor: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for recipients of the Combat Action Badge, Medal, or Ribbon.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective on 1/1/16
| LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1133 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, RickSponsor: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to the composition of the Texas Military Preparedness Commission.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/15
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | Military & Veterans | MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1160 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to certain data reported to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board by institutions of higher education for the purpose of compliance monitoring.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--State Coordination | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans
HB 1161 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the composition of the Texas Military Preparedness Commission.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Governor | Military & Veterans | MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1201 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to a sales tax exemption for items sold at a United States military installation to a member of the United States armed forces on active duty.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Military & Veterans | Taxation--Sales
HB 1229 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anderson, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to a waiver of certain state park fees for United States veterans.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Military & Veterans | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1237 84-0 (2015)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.Sponsor: Burton, Konni
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 290 in Hays and Travis Counties as the Lieutenant Clay Crabb Memorial Highway.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/15
| HAYS COUNTY | Highways | LIEUTENANT CLAY CRABB MEMORIAL HIGHWAY | Military & Veterans | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 1271 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of a veteran or current member of the armed services of the United States while the veteran or current service member participates in a veterans court program.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Courts--General | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1273 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to certain military specialty license plates.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/15
| LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1303 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to general officers within the state military department.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | Military & Veterans
HB 1325 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the administration of the Texas B-On-time loan program to permit a portion of tuition set-asides to be used to fund tuition exemptions for veterans and other student financial assistance.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | STUDENT LOANS
HB 1338 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to training for peace officers and first responders on certain persons affected by trauma.
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1340 84-0 (2015)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the placement of certain occupational specialty codes on certain notices of state agency employment openings.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| AUDITOR, STATE | Labor--General | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1364 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, RickSponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to honor recipients of the Defense Meritorious Service Medal and the Meritorious Service Medal.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective on 1/1/16
| LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1412 84-0 (2015)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the marketing and advertising of the veterans' assistance lottery game.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| ADVERTISING | Amusements, Games, Sports | LOTTERIES | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Military & Veterans
HB 1429 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan Lewis | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a grant program to support community mental health programs for veterans with mental illness.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans
HB 1457 84-0 (2015)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to designation of an employee within certain state agencies as a veterans liaison.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Referred to Vet Affairs & Military Installations
| Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1484 84-0 (2015)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to regional coordinators within the veteran entrepreneur program.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1512 84-0 (2015)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to honor recipients of certain military awards.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1584 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to a voluntary donation to the fund for veterans' assistance when applying for a hunting or fishing license.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| GIFTS & DONATIONS | Human Services--General | Military & Veterans | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
HB 1598 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, DougSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the Texas military forces oath of affirmation.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/15
| Military & Veterans | OATHS
HB 1639 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to providing information to the public and to purchasers of real property regarding the impact of military installations.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
| AIRPORTS | County Government--General | Military & Veterans | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1640 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the compatibility of certain defense community regulations and structures with military operations.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/15
| AIRPORTS | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Military & Veterans | Political Subdivisions
HB 1646 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to a program allowing certain military voters on active duty overseas to cast a ballot electronically.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1719 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the eligibility for unemployment compensation benefits of a state military forces member on release from training or duty.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Labor--General | Labor--Unemployment | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1762 84-0 (2015)
Author: Otto, John | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the creation of a health care advocacy program for veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
| Health--General | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1814 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farney, MarshaSponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the online renewal of driver's licenses of certain active duty military personnel and relatives.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| Electronic Information Systems | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1849 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan Lewis
Relating to occupational licenses for military service members, military veterans, and military spouses.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1899 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to a ribbon for certain members of the military forces who served in support of operations to secure the Texas border.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | BORDER | Military & Veterans
HB 1951 84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to tuition exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain active members of the armed forces of the United States and the dependent children of those members.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1958 84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to eligibility for participation in veterans court programs.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Courts--County & Statutory | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans
HB 1960 84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the automatic expunction of arrest records and files for certain veterans and the waiver of fees and costs charged for the expunction.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Courts--County & Statutory | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | Military & Veterans
HB 1985 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the use of high occupancy vehicle lanes by motor vehicles displaying license plates issued to veterans with disabilities.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | HOV & EXCLUSIVE LANES | LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2012 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.
Relating to occupational license application and examination fees for certain military service members, military veterans, and military spouses.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2014 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to the authority of military personnel to obtain certification to teach career and technology education classes in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Military & Veterans
HB 2015 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to employment termination for falsification of military record in obtaining employment or employment benefits.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--General | Military & Veterans | State Employees | STOLEN VALOR ACT
HB 2043 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of real property of a business that employs honorably discharged veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Business & Commerce--General | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2108 84-0 (2015)
Author: Galindo, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to a medal for certain members of the military forces who served during the Cold War.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/15
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | Military & Veterans
HB 2111 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax and certain filing fees for certain businesses owned by veterans during an initial period of operation in the state.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Franchise | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2123 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to participation of the state military forces in the state group benefits program.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 1/1/16
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Health Care Providers | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2141 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan Lewis
Relating to the coordinating workgroups of the Texas Coordinating Council for Veterans Services.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR VETERANS SERVICES, TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2143 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan Lewis
Relating to the continuation of a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation while the owner is temporarily absent because of military service.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2146 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the deadline for filing an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2152 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fletcher, AllenSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information concerning service members of the state military forces.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/15
| Military & Veterans | Protection of Personal Information
HB 2178 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Relating to waiving a Parks and Wildlife Department fee for certain veterans and other military personnel taking the hunter education course.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | DISTANCE EDUCATION | Military & Veterans | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | Safety
HB 2232 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the creation of regional military sustainability commissions for certain military installations.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/15
| County Government--General | Military & Veterans
HB 2260 84-0 (2015)
Author: Otto, John | et. al.
Relating to the procedure for claiming an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the property of a veteran's organization.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Military & Veterans | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2538 84-0 (2015)
Author: Oliveira, René | et. al.
Relating to the designation of certain customer bill payment assistance program costs as an expense of operation that is a first lien against revenue securing certain public securities or obligations in certain municipalities.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Aging | BORDER | City Government--Finance | GULF OF MEXICO | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Utilities--General
HB 2604 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a concealed handgun license application that is submitted by a peace officer or a member of the state military forces.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 2605 84-0 (2015)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Relating to the issuance of Gold Star family member specialty license plates; eliminating a fee.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2728 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan Lewis | et. al.
Relating to the amount the Texas Military Preparedness Commission may grant to local governmental entities for certain purposes.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | Military & Veterans | MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2761 84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the awarding of certain contracts of the Veterans' Land Board to veteran-owned businesses.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Housing--General | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS' LAND BOARD
HB 2840 84-0 (2015)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to the eligibility of certain citizens residing outside the United States to vote a full ballot.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Early Voting | Military & Veterans
HB 2875 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to state-supported education and health care benefits for certain military personnel and their dependents.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Tuition | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Military & Veterans | RIO GRANDE VALLEY | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2881 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for persons who served in the United States armed services and participated in Operation Restore Hope.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2913 84-0 (2015)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| County Government--Finance | Health Care Providers | MEDICAID | Military & Veterans | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | Taxation--General
HB 2914 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain charitable organizations that provide affordable housing to low-income veterans and their dependents.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--Finance | Housing--Veterans | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2965 84-0 (2015)
Author: Gonzales, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to administrative support positions with the Texas Military Department.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
