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House Defense & Veterans' Affairs Committee

Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

House Defense & Veterans' Affairs Committee Bills & Legislation

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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Texas House Bill HB538

Filed
11/14/22  
Out of House Committee
4/24/23  
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the designation of portions of the state highway system as memorial highways for veterans.
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Texas 2021 - 87th Regular

Texas House Bill HB476

Relating to the use of the fund for veterans' assistance to provide pro bono legal services to veterans and active duty service members.
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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB423

Filed
1/12/23  
Out of Senate Committee
3/29/23  
Voted on by Senate
4/12/23  
Out of House Committee
4/24/23  
Voted on by House
4/26/23  
Governor Action
5/19/23  
Relating to the use of unmanned aircraft by the Texas military forces.
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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Texas House Bill HB434

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the provision of financial assistance to survivors of certain members of the Texas military forces.
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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Texas House Bill HB5150

Filed
3/10/23  
Out of House Committee
4/24/23  
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 2090 in Montgomery County as the Lance Corporal Armando Hernandez Memorial Highway.
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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB280

Filed
12/14/22  
Out of Senate Committee
3/29/23  
Voted on by Senate
4/12/23  
Out of House Committee
5/10/23  
Voted on by House
5/19/23  
Governor Action
6/18/23  
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for members of the military who served in Operation Freedom's Sentinel.
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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB63

Filed
11/14/22  
Out of Senate Committee
3/22/23  
Voted on by Senate
3/28/23  
Out of House Committee
5/2/23  
Voted on by House
5/9/23  
Governor Action
5/23/23  
Relating to an instruction guide for family members and caregivers of veterans who have mental health disorders.
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Texas 2021 - 87th Regular

Texas House Bill HB139

Relating to state occupational licensing of certain military veterans and military spouses.
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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Texas House Bill HB1534

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to recognizing persons who separated from military service solely on the basis of sexual orientation as honorably discharged veterans under state law.
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Texas 2021 - 87th Regular

Texas House Bill HB33

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.
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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB538

Filed
1/20/23  
Out of Senate Committee
3/23/23  
Voted on by Senate
4/3/23  
Out of House Committee
5/2/23  
Voted on by House
5/18/23  
Governor Action
6/2/23  
Relating to the use of appropriated money by the Texas State Guard for recruiting and retention purposes.
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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Texas House Bill HB2749

Filed
2/23/23  
Out of House Committee
4/4/23  
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the verification of the veteran status of inmates and prisoners.
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Texas 2021 - 87th Regular

Texas House Bill HB474

Relating to the creation of the Texas Veterans County Service Officer Task Force.
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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1859

Filed
3/8/23  
Out of Senate Committee
4/5/23  
Voted on by Senate
4/12/23  
Out of House Committee
4/24/23  
Voted on by House
5/2/23  
Governor Action
5/15/23  
Relating to benefits and services for veterans and certain other related benefits.
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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Texas House Bill HB4185

Filed
3/8/23  
Out of House Committee
5/2/23  
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to a pilot program to award grants for personalized treatment protocols for veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.