Texas 2015 - 84th Regular

Texas House Bill HB1011

Filed

Out of House Committee

Voted on by House

Out of Senate Committee

Voted on by Senate

Governor Action

Bill Becomes Law

Caption

Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to the fund for veterans' assistance for grants to improve the level of health services provided to certain veterans.

Impact

If enacted, HB1011 will significantly bolster health service provisions for veterans, especially those facing challenges in accessing care due to geographical constraints. The allocation of grants will empower organizations that meet specific criteria set by the Texas Veterans Commission to improve the delivery of vital health services to this demographic. This bill addresses existing gaps in services and may stimulate local efforts to develop solutions tailored to veterans’ unique healthcare needs.

Summary

House Bill 1011 proposes an appropriation of $10 million from the economic stabilization fund to the fund for veterans' assistance. This funding is aimed specifically at enhancing the level of health services provided to veterans in Texas. The bill allows the Texas Veterans Commission to allocate these funds via grants to organizations that demonstrate their ability to effectively provide healthcare services to veterans located more than 200 miles away from a veterans hospital. This initiative underscores the state's commitment to ensuring that veterans, particularly those in underserved areas, receive adequate healthcare support.

Contention

While the bill largely presents a positive initiative towards supporting veterans, it may also raise discussions regarding the management and effectiveness of awarded grants. Stakeholders might argue about the processes used to select organizations for funding. Questions may arise surrounding the transparency of the selection criteria and whether the allocated funds will adequately address the diverse needs of all veterans across different regions of Texas. Legislative scrutiny could focus on ensuring that the funds lead to tangible improvements in veterans' health outcomes.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB440

Relating to the use of the fund for veterans' assistance to provide pro bono legal services to veterans and active duty service members.

TX HB1392

Relating to the allocation of certain constitutional transfers of money to the economic stabilization fund, the state highway fund, and the Grow Texas fund and to the permissible uses of money deposited to the Grow Texas fund.

TX HJR27

Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of and use of money in the Grow Texas fund and allocating certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.

TX HB5227

Relating to the allocation of certain constitutional transfers of money to the economic stabilization fund, the Texas legacy fund, and the state highway fund and to the management and investment of the economic stabilization fund, the Texas legacy fund, and the Texas legacy distribution fund.

TX HB2

Relating to measures for ensuring safety and security in public schools, including the establishment of a school safety grant program and a school safety plan implementation grant program, and the allocation of certain constitutional transfers of money to the state school safety fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.

TX HJR1

Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the state school safety fund to provide ongoing financial support for projects that ensure the safety of public schools in this state and providing for the transfer of certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.