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Senate Veteran Affairs Committee May 15th, 2025

Meeting Video(s)

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Veteran Affairs (Part II)Audio only. May 15th, 2025

Senate Veteran Affairs Committee

The Senate Veteran Affairs Committee convened to discuss several key bills, primarily focusing on HB39, HB114, HB1875, and HB1965. Notably, Senator Parker presented a committee substitute for HB39, addressing concerns raised by state agencies to ensure better information accuracy and extending report deadlines to December 1st. The committee members unanimously adopted this substitute and recommended its passage. Further discussions included amendments and swift votes on multiple bills, with HB114 following suit with a similar committee substitute process, which was also passed without objection.

Bills on the Agenda

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Texas House Bill HB1875

Filed
1/15/25  
Out of House Committee
4/22/25  
Voted on by House
4/29/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/19/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to a study by the General Land Office regarding veterans cemeteries in this state.
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Texas House Bill HB1894

Filed
1/16/25  
Out of House Committee
4/23/25  
Voted on by House
4/30/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/19/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to designating November as Veterans Month.
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Texas House Bill HB1965

Filed
1/22/25  
Out of House Committee
4/21/25  
Voted on by House
4/30/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/19/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to a study on mental health services provided to veterans through the Texas Veterans Commission.
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Texas House Bill HB2513

Filed
2/5/25  
Out of House Committee
4/28/25  
Voted on by House
5/7/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/19/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to a paid leave of absence for public employees serving as fire protection personnel who are engaged in certain military service.
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Texas House Bill HB39

Filed
3/3/25  
Out of House Committee
3/31/25  
Voted on by House
4/15/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/19/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to information and data regarding the incidence of veteran deaths in this state.
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Texas House Bill HB114

Filed
3/13/25  
Out of House Committee
4/16/25  
Voted on by House
4/29/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/19/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the transfer of functions relating to certain veteran mental health programs and plans to the Texas Veterans Commission.