Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

House S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Committee Apr 22nd, 2025

Meeting Video(s)

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S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Apr 22nd, 2025 at 11:04 am

House S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs

The meeting featured a range of discussions primarily centered around HB3815, which was examined in detail. Key concerns were raised regarding the implications of the bill on local communities, with representatives deliberating its potential impacts on public services and funding allocations. The committee was notably attentive to testimony provided by various organizations, each presenting contrasting viewpoints on the bill. As debate progressed, members expressed their positions, with some in support of the bill citing its benefits for infrastructure improvements, while others raised objections regarding cost implications and the adequacy of provisions within the legislation. The meeting concluded with a call for further review of the bill before any final decisions could be made.

Bills on the Agenda

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Texas House Bill HB1023

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the design and issuance of specialty license plates to honor members of the military and for recipients of certain military awards.
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Texas House Bill HB2537

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the provision of claims assistance services to veterans.
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Texas House Bill HB3302

Filed
2/25/25  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 852 in Upshur County as the Petty Officer Billy Machen Bridge.
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Texas House Bill HB3324

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the designation of Farm-to-Market Road 3535 in Camp County as the Camp County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway.
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Texas House Bill HB3644

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
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 House Bill HB3722

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the protection of certain airspace designated for use by Department of Defense contractors.
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Texas House Bill HB3815

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to issuance of specialty license plates for certain United States Army Rangers.
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Texas House Bill HB4053

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the location of and the amount of certain revenue that may be used for state veterans cemeteries.
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Texas House Bill HB4789

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to creation and maintenance of an electronic database to provide information to certain members of the United States armed forces regarding the resources and benefits provided to veterans.