Texas 2017 - 85th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SJR56

Caption

Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding a transfer of money from the economic stabilization fund to the permanent fund supporting military and veterans exemptions to fund tuition and fee exemptions for children of veterans.

Impact

The amendment is expected to enhance the financial assistance available to veterans' families, effectively easing the burden of education costs for eligible students. By solidifying this funding transfer, SJR56 aims to ensure sustained support for veterans' educational benefits, which could result in increased enrollment of veterans' children in Texas public colleges and universities.

Summary

SJR56, a Joint Resolution proposed by Senator Menéndez, seeks to amend the Texas Constitution regarding the allocation of funds from the economic stabilization fund. Specifically, it proposes a transfer of $400 million to the permanent fund dedicated to providing financial support for military and veterans-related education exemptions. This fund is intended to cover tuition and fee exemptions for children of veterans attending public institutions of higher education in Texas.

Contention

While the bill appears to gather support as a means to honor and assist military families, potential points of contention may arise regarding the source of the funding. Critics might express concerns about the appropriateness of utilizing the economic stabilization fund, especially if it affects the state’s budgetary flexibility in other areas, such as public services and infrastructure. Additionally, the emphasis on veteran families could prompt discussions on whether sufficient funding is being allocated to other educational sectors and populations in need.

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

TX SJR56

Proposing a constitutional amendment to raise the maximum allowable amount of money in the economic stabilization 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 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.

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 HJR67

Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the legislature to appropriate funds to state institutions of higher education to fund certain education benefits provided to veterans and family members of veterans.

TX HJR24

Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the legislature to appropriate funds to state institutions of higher education to fund certain education programs for veterans.

TX HB4617

Relating to the requirements for an electronic system to monitor tuition and fee exemptions for veterans and military personnel and their dependents.

TX SJR41

Proposing a constitutional amendment lowering the maximum allowable amount of money in the economic stabilization fund and dedicating certain general revenue to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.

TX HJR111

Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas severance tax revenue and oil and natural gas (Texas STRONG) defense fund, dedicating the money in that fund to benefit areas of the state significantly affected by oil and gas production, and providing for the transfer of certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, the state highway fund, the oil and gas regulation and cleanup account, the Texas emissions reduction plan fund, and the property tax relief fund.

Similar Bills

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