Texas 2021 - 87th Regular

Texas House Bill HB474

Caption

Relating to the creation of the Texas Veterans County Service Officer Task Force.

Impact

The bill seeks to illuminate the need for county service officers, particularly in regions that lack adequate support for veterans. By evaluating the efficiency of current operations, the task force can recommend strategic improvements and resource allocations that comply with veterans' needs. The task force is mandated to report its findings to both the Senate and House Committees on their respective veteran affairs, ensuring that the legislative body remains informed about veterans' issues and required reforms.

Summary

House Bill 474 establishes the Texas Veterans County Service Officer Task Force, aimed at enhancing advocacy and support services for veterans across the state. The task force consists of nine members, including legislative representatives and veterans’ organization officers from both rural and urban counties. Its primary objective is to study the roles, duties, and effectiveness of county service officer positions, identifying gaps in services provided to veterans and their families.

Contention

While HB 474 is largely aimed at improving services for veterans, discussions surrounding the establishment of this task force may give rise to concerns about the allocation of state resources. Some may question how the implementation of the task force will impact existing county services or whether additional funding will be necessary to support their findings and recommendations. As such, there may be ongoing debates about the efficiency and effectiveness of existing systems versus the proposed changes prompted by this bill.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB1904

Relating to the establishment of a border county mental health task force.

TX HB3782

Relating to establishing the Border Security Advisory Council and the Border Protection Task Force.

TX HB5045

Relating to the creation of a task force to study access to telephone and Internet service among homeless veterans.

TX SB2315

Relating to the creation of a task force to develop a plan for the consolidation of the functions of workforce development programs administered by the Texas Workforce Commission and social services programs administered by the Health and Human Services Commission.

TX HB7

Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing a Texas Border Force, and to compensate persons affected by those threats; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.

TX HB428

Relating to the creation of a task force to evaluate the housing needs of senior citizens who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning.

TX SB1311

Relating to the creation of the Texas Transportation Electrification Council and the duties of that council.

TX HB4811

Relating to the creation of the Texas Energy Efficiency Council.

TX SB136

Relating to the creation of the Texas Indian Affairs Commission.

TX SB2525

Relating to creating the Family and Protective Services Board.

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