Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Senate Veteran Affairs Committee Apr 29th, 2025

Meeting Video(s)

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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Veteran Affairs Apr 29th, 2025

Senate Veteran Affairs Committee

The meeting centered around various legislative bills, notably focusing on HB102, HB300, and SB2255. Senator Sparks presented SB2255, aimed at easing occupational licensing for military spouses and veterans, eliminating bureaucratic delays that hinder their employment opportunities after relocation. Key testimonies from various stakeholders highlighted the importance of this bill, emphasizing how it could alleviate the economic burden faced by military families when transitioning to new roles. The updates on HB300 aimed at revitalizing the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program underscored efforts to modernize assistance for military students.

Bills on the Agenda

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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB2255

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the occupational licensing of military spouses.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB102

Filed
3/14/25  
Out of House Committee
3/31/25  
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to early registration for students in military-related programs at public institutions of higher education.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB300

Filed
3/14/25  
Out of House Committee
3/31/25  
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program.