Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Senate Veteran Affairs Committee Apr 1st, 2025

Meeting Video(s)

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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Veteran Affairs Apr 1st, 2025

Senate Veteran Affairs Committee

The meeting of the Committee on Veteran Affairs addressed several significant bills aimed at supporting veterans and their businesses. Among the bills discussed was SB390, which seeks to expand the definition of historically underutilized businesses to include all veteran-owned businesses, regardless of disability status. This change aims to create a more equitable economic landscape for veterans and to foster their participation in state procurement opportunities. The committee heard strong testimony supporting this initiative, emphasizing the importance of providing veterans with fair chances in business development.

Bills on the Agenda

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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB390

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to including certain veteran-owned businesses within the definition of a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1197

Filed
2/10/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/1/25  
Voted on by Senate
4/7/25  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the operation of an unmanned aircraft over a spaceport; creating a criminal offense.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1271

Filed
2/13/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/7/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the concurrent jurisdiction of this state over United States military installations with respect to certain subject matters.