HB 33 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to measures to facilitate the award of postsecondary course credit leading to workforce credentialing based on military experience, education, and training and to prepare veterans for employment in certain industries.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 474 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to the creation of the Texas Veterans County Service Officer Task Force.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 476 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to the use of the fund for veterans' assistance to provide pro bono legal services to veterans and active duty service members.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 697 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to requiring entities that provide mental health services to veterans or veterans' families to provide military informed care or military cultural competency training to certain entity personnel to accept a grant from a state agency.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
HB 739 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to a program administered by the Texas Veterans Commission to provide energy industry career training for veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
HB 898 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to an interagency grant program to support and sustain the operations of community recovery organizations.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1555 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the continuation of the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission as an advisory committee to the Texas Historical Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 1671 87-0 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax and certain filing fees for certain businesses owned by veterans during an initial period of operation in the state.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2115 87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to the provision of citizenship assistance to veterans by the Texas Veterans Commission.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 2159 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study on state land use to facilitate health and wellness for veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2356 87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to a veteran suicide tracking system and required reporting of veteran suicides by certain persons.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2666 87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to a veterans suicide prevention public awareness campaign.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 2740 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to the posting of certain business and occupational licensing information on state agency websites and the Texas Veterans Portal.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
HB 2903 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an instruction guide for family members and caregivers of veterans who have mental health disorders.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 3632 87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to the creation of a continuity of care and service program for veteran offenders; creating a criminal offense.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 3821 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hunter, ToddSponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to employing and training mental health professionals for the mental health program for veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 4572 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the statewide interagency aging services coordinating council.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 460 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to designating the 11th day of each month as Buddy Check Day.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 708 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the continuation of the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission as an advisory committee to the Texas Historical Commission.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 886 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.Sponsor: Romero, Ramon
Relating to the provision of citizenship assistance to veterans by the Texas Veterans Commission.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 938 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Holland, Justin
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax and certain filing fees for certain businesses owned by veterans during an initial period of operation in the state.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
SB 1833 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to post-release housing for inmates released on parole or to mandatory supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 134 87-1 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study on state land use to facilitate health and wellness for veterans.
Filed
HB 140 87-3 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the Texas Leading on Opportunity, Investment, and Economic Stimulus Through Aid and Relief (LONESTAR) Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021; making appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 82 86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to designating May 8 as Military Spouse Appreciation Day.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 620 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to a veterans suicide prevention public awareness campaign.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1045 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to a veteran suicide tracking system and required reporting of veteran suicides by certain persons.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1327 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Veterans Commission.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1550 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to certain governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 2307 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to requiring entities that provide mental health services to veterans to provide military cultural competency training to personnel to accept a grant from a state agency.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 2530 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, DanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the development by the Texas Veterans Commission of an online repository of information of use to active duty military relocating to this state.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2557 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to collection and reporting of certain information regarding tuition and fee exemptions granted by institutions of higher education to veterans and their family members.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3360 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to the use of the fund for veterans' assistance to provide pro bono legal services to veterans and active duty service members.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Received from the House
HB 3412 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Veterans County Service Officer Task Force.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4230 86-0 (2019)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to the duties of the Texas Veterans Commission regarding citizenship of veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4291 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to a grant program administered by the Texas Veterans Commission to provide energy industry career training for veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 4413 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckley, Brad
Relating to state occupational licensing of certain military veterans and military spouses.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
HB 4429 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to mental health first aid training for veterans and immediate family members of veterans.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4513 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to employing and training mental health professionals for the mental health program for veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 4514 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that the Texas Veterans Commission provide training to support the veterans mental health program.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 601 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Veterans Commission.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1180 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Lopez, Ray
Relating to reporting regarding veterans treatment court programs.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1325 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to occupational licensing of certain military service members, military veterans, and military spouses by state agencies and political subdivisions.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
SB 2048 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Miller, Rick
Relating to the use of the fund for veterans' assistance to provide pro bono legal services to veterans and active duty service members.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 2104 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Miller, Rick
Relating to certain advocacy and legal services for Texas Veterans and to tuition and fees for certain military spouses and dependents.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
See remarks for effective date
SB 2317 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the liability for unpaid tuition and fees at a public institution of higher education due to a misclassification of certain military personnel and their dependents.
House: Higher Education Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Left pending in committee
HB 318 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry
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.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 846 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the implementation of student financial assistance programs for veterans and their families.
House: Higher Education Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1007 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the establishment of veterans resource centers at certain institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1641 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of specially marked driver's licenses and personal identification certificates to disabled veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 1644 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, DrewSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to transferring charge and control of a painting entitled "The Spirit of the Alamo Lives On."
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1802 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to a community outreach campaign to increase awareness of veterans benefits and services.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Received from the House
HB 1803 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to information regarding private employers who have veteran's employment preference policies.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2154 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to required training for veterans county service officers and assistant veterans county service officers.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 2259 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the issuance of specially marked driver's licenses and personal identification certificates to disabled veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 2515 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to the establishment of a veterans self-help center.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2536 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to information about certain veterans and their dependents reported by institutions of higher education to the Texas Veterans Commission.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2673 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the development of transferable degree or certificate program curricula for which qualified veterans or military service members may be awarded course credit based on military service.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3032 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the creation by the Texas Veterans Commission of a veteran suicide prevention action plan.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 3556 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the mental health program for veterans.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3766 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions or waivers at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4089 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain military personnel and their dependents.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
SB 27 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to the mental health program for veterans and to the authority to establish a trauma affected veterans clinical care and research center at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
House: Public Health Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 544 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to required training for veterans county service officers and assistant veterans county service officers.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 578 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to the creation by the Health and Human Services Commission of a veteran suicide prevention action plan.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective immediately
SB 588 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to information regarding private employers who have veteran's employment preference policies.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 591 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to a community outreach campaign to increase awareness of veterans benefits and services.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 805 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to Texas women veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 950 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions or waivers at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1677 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to information about services for women veterans provided through certain state agency applications.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1679 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the use of the fund for veterans' assistance to provide grants to support veterans county service offices.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1698 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to outreach and awareness for women veterans in this state.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
House passage as amended reported
SB 1845 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to the development of transferable degree or certificate program curricula for which qualified veterans or military service members may be awarded course credit based on military service.
House: Higher Education Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1862 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the development of initiatives to reduce veteran suicides in this state.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
SB 1936 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the issuance of specially marked driver's licenses and personal identification certificates to disabled veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1986 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the creation of an advisory committee on mental health issues affecting veterans within the Texas Veterans Commission.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
SB 2135 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to services provided to veterans who have been arrested for a misdemeanor or felony offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 19 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan Lewis | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to a preventive services program and mental health programs for veterans and military families.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
HB 140 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to driver's licenses and personal identification certificates issued to veterans; reducing certain fees.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 315 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.Sponsor: Huffines, Don | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of "In God We Trust" specialty license plates.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 1/1/16
HB 450 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the establishment of veterans resource centers at certain institutions of higher education.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 867 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.Sponsor: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and operation of the Texas Women Veterans Program.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
HB 875 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the verification of the veteran status of inmates and prisoners.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1011 84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, Terry
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.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1021 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the allocation of certain grants from the fund for veterans' assistance.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1338 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to training for peace officers and first responders on certain persons affected by trauma.
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1484 84-0 (2015)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to regional coordinators within the veteran entrepreneur program.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1762 84-0 (2015)
Author: Otto, John | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the creation of a health care advocacy program for veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
HB 1951 84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to tuition exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain active members of the armed forces of the United States and the dependent children of those members.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2111 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax and certain filing fees for certain businesses owned by veterans during an initial period of operation in the state.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2875 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to state-supported education and health care benefits for certain military personnel and their dependents.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3572 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain military personnel and their dependents.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HR 1732 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan Lewis
Congratulating the Texas Veterans Commission on its receipt of the Abraham Lincoln Pillars of Excellence Award for Outstanding State Program.
House: Rules & Resolutions
Reported enrolled
SB 660 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to regional coordinators within the veteran entrepreneur program.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
SB 1049 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax and certain filing fees for certain businesses owned by veterans during an initial period of operation in the state.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
SB 1308 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: King, Susan Lewis
Relating to veterans services information provided to veterans who receive driver's licenses and personal identification certificates.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1463 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to improving the delivery of health care services to veterans in this state.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
SB 1735 84-0 (2015)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain military personnel and their dependents.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Remarks ordered printed
SB 1879 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Farias, Joe
Relating to the allocation of certain grants from the fund for veterans' assistance.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 2001 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and operation of the Texas Women Veterans Program.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Co-author authorized
HB 171 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the establishment of veterans resource centers at certain institutions of higher education.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 736 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farias, JoeSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the composition of the housing and health services coordination council.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 781 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the allocation of certain grants from the fund for veterans' assistance.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2489 83-0 (2013)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the marketing and advertising of the veterans' assistance lottery game.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 2562 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farias, JoeSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to an annual report on the Public Assistance Reporting Information System.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
HB 2564 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Relating to a grant program administered by the Texas Veterans Commission using money from the fund for veterans' assistance for entities that provide home-based health care services to veterans in certain rural counties.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 2698 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Susan
Relating to a study of the feasibility of establishing a program to connect veterans seeking employment in school security positions with independent school districts seeking to employ security personnel.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Left pending in committee
HB 3543 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to training, certification, and accreditation provided or regulated by the Texas Veterans Commission.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3544 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to higher education for veterans and their families.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HR 3056 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1158.
Reported enrolled
SB 664 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.Sponsor: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the allocation of certain grants from the fund for veterans' assistance.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 846 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to training, certification, and accreditation provided or regulated by the Texas Veterans Commission.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 871 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, WendySponsor: Collier, Nicole | et. al.
Relating to the marketing and advertising of the veterans' assistance lottery game.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1158 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to higher education for veterans and their families.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
See remarks for effective date
SB 1199 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to development of a pilot program of the Texas Veterans Commission to designate municipalities as Veteran and Military Friendly Cities.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1200 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission and strategic planning regarding military bases and defense installations.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1476 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Sheffield, Ralph | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the veteran entrepreneur program by the Texas Veterans Commission.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
SB 1553 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the Homes for Texas Heroes home loan program.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
HB 375 82-0 (2011)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to establishing veterans resource centers at certain institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1172 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the use of the fund for veterans' assistance.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1784 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farias, JoeSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to requiring an interagency memorandum of understanding regarding the Public Assistance Reporting Information System and to the use of data from that system.
House: Human Services Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
HB 2143 82-0 (2011)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the conditions of community service of certain offenders and the reentry and reintegration of offenders released or discharged from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Meeting cancelled
HB 2550 82-0 (2011)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the process under which state agencies and other entities are periodically reviewed under the Texas Sunset Act.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2870 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of certain required reports prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 3179 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to contributions to the fund for veterans' assistance.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 3237 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment and operation of the Texas Women Veterans Program.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
No action taken in committee
HB 3666 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to state fiscal matters related to health and human services and state agencies administering health and human services programs.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HB 3720 82-0 (2011)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the transfer of housing funds from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to the Texas Veterans Commission.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 34 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Hernandez Luna, Ana
Relating to the establishment and operation of the Texas Women Veterans Program.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Transferred to Calendars Committee
SB 652 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to governmental and certain quasi-governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
SB 1179 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the elimination of certain required reports prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education and other obsolete provisions of law.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 1580 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to state fiscal matters related to health and human services and state agencies administering health and human services programs.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Appropriations
SB 1621 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to establishing veterans resource centers at certain institutions of higher education.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1739 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.Sponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the use of the fund for veterans' assistance.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
SB 1796 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Miller, Sid
Relating to the creation of the Texas Coordinating Council for Veterans Services.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1838 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the transfer of housing funds from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to the Texas Veterans Commission.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Left pending in committee
HR 232 82-1 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1.
Reported enrolled
SB 1 82-1 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Pitts, Jim
Relating to certain state fiscal matters; providing penalties.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
SCR 5 82-1 (2011)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Pitts, Jim
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1.
Signed by the Governor
SR 130 82-1 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1.
Reported enrolled
HB 1452 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eissler, Rob | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to participation in job training and employment assistance programs by veterans and other covered persons.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
HB 2217 81-0 (2009)
Author: Flores, Kino | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to partnering with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and other federal agencies to establish a veterans hospital in the Rio Grande Valley region of the state.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
HB 2849 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to creating an identification card for veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 3071 81-0 (2009)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to benefits for members and veterans of the United States armed forces and the state military forces.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 4020 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rios Ybarra, Tara | et. al.
Relating to access to criminal history record information by the Texas Veterans Commission.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 4121 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to establishing veterans resource centers at certain institutions of higher education.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 4362 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to the establishment and operation of the Texas Women Veterans Program.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 4390 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to the organization, duties, and functions of the Texas Veterans Commission.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 4623 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the fund for veterans' assistance.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HJR 7 81-0 (2009)
Author: Flores, Kino | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the state to contribute money, property, and other resources for the establishment, maintenance, and operation of veterans hospitals in this state.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Filed with the Secretary of State
SB 823 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to participation in job training and employment assistance programs by veterans and other covered persons.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Left pending in committee
SB 1538 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to establishing veterans resource centers at certain institutions of higher education.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1655 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Farias, Joe
Relating to the organization, duties, and functions of the Texas Veterans Commission and to providing funding for assistance for veterans through a lottery game.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
SB 1939 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the fund for veterans' assistance.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Left pending in committee
SB 1940 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon
Relating to the fund for veterans' assistance and to the establishment of pretrial veterans court programs.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
SB 2104 81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the operation of video lottery games by licensed operators for certain veterans organizations; providing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 2135 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Peña, Aaron
Relating to a monument dedicated to members of the armed forces from this state who died in combat.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
SB 2163 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Rios Ybarra, Tara
Relating to access to criminal history record information by the Texas Veterans Commission.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
SB 2256 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and operation of the Texas Women Veterans Program.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
SB 2581 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to partnering with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and other federal agencies to establish a veterans hospital in El Paso.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Referred to Veteran Affairs & Military Instal
HB 2052 80-0 (2007)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to the Texas Veterans Commission's authority to make performance incentive awards for providing services to veterans.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel
HB 2889 80-0 (2007)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to a report on the quality and status of health care for veterans at veteran facilities operated in this state.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3426 80-0 (2007)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Veterans Commission.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 310 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Farabee, David
Relating to the Texas Veterans Commission's authority to make performance incentive awards for providing services to veterans.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 917 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Veterans Commission.
Senate: Government Organization
Left pending in committee
HB 303 79-0 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to efficiently administering and electronically monitoring certain veterans' and dependents' tuition exemptions at institutions of higher education.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2501 79-0 (2005)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to permitting certain military personnel entitled to receive a tuition and fee exemption to transfer the exemption to a child.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2503 79-0 (2005)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Veterans Commission.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 2604 79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to state-funded job training or employment assistance programs, services, and preferences available to veterans.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2807 79-0 (2005)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.
Relating to vouchers for tuition and required fees at certain institutions of higher education for students who sound "Taps" at a veteran's funeral.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 3345 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to the creation of the Texas Homefront Heroes program.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel
SB 101 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to efficiently administering and electronically monitoring certain veterans' and dependents' tuition exemptions at institutions of higher education.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
SB 774 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to tuition and fee exemption and course credit in connection with military service or military training.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel
SB 1480 79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Veterans Commission.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 1522 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the creation, funding and administration of the Texas Veterans Trust Fund.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Referred to Veteran Affairs & Military Instal
SB 1714 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Farabee, David
Relating to the operation of certain employment programs for veterans of the armed forces of the United States.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Committee report sent to Calendars
HR 362 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hunter, Bob
Honoring the 75th anniversary of the Texas Veterans Commission.
House: Rules & Resolutions
Reported enrolled
HR 1772 78-0 (2003)
Author: Garza, Timoteo
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1952.
1 hr. notice-for consideration
SB 1952 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Swinford, David | et. al.
Relating to the reorganization of, efficiency in, and other reform measures applying to state government.
House: Government Reform Senate: Government Organization
Rules suspended
HB 20 78-1 (2003)
Author: Keel, Terry
Relating to the governing bodies, officers, and executive directors of certain state entities.
House: Government Reform
Meeting cancelled
HB 53 78-1 (2003)
Author: Swinford, DavidSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the reorganization of, efficiency in, and other reform measures applying to state government; making appropriations.
House: Government Reform Senate: Government Organization
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 66 78-1 (2003)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to qualifications for membership on the Texas Veterans Commission.
House: Government Reform
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 19 78-1 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the reorganization of, efficiency in, and other reform measures applying to state government.
Senate: Government Organization
No action taken in committee
HB 7 78-3 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the reorganization of, efficiency in, and other reform measures applying to governmental entities and certain regulatory practices; providing a penalty.
House: Government Reform Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
HR 344 78-3 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 7.
Reported enrolled
SB 2 78-3 (2003)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the organization, board membership, and functions of certain governmental agencies and to the transfer of certain functions to other governmental agencies.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1159 77-0 (2001)
Author: Truan, CarlosSponsor: Raymond, Richard
Relating to improving the provision of state veteran services.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
HB 3443 76-0 (1999)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to the provision of a bronze state seal by the Texas Veterans Commission to a cemetery that reserves an area for the burial of veterans and their immediate families.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
Referred to State, Fed. & International Rel.
HB 2087 75-0 (1997)
Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al.
Relating to directing the Texas Veterans Commission to determine the need for establishing state cemeteries for veterans.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 1202 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Raymond, Richard
Relating to directing the Texas Veterans Commission to determine the need for establishing state cemeteries for veterans.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations-Spec
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 340 74-0 (1995)
Author: Counts, David | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to directing the Texas Veterans Commission to determine the need for a system of state residential care facilities for veterans who are disabled.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 1677 74-0 (1995)
Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al.
Relating to directing the Texas Veterans Commission to determine the need for establishing state cemeteries for veterans.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1526 74-0 (1995)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to directing the Texas Veterans Commission to determine the need for a system of state residential care facilities for veterans who are disabled.
Senate: Finance
Withdrawn from intent calendar
HB 836 73-0 (1993)
Author: Counts, David | et. al.
Relating to directing the Texas Veterans Commission to determine the need for a system of state residential care facilities for veterans who are disabled.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 599 72-0 (1991)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the composition of the Texas Veterans Commission.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 642 72-0 (1991)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Rodriguez, Ciro
Relating to indexing of birth and death records maintained by the Texas Department of Health and to the provision of death information to county clerks and the Texas Veterans Commission.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/91
SB 398 69-0 (1985)
Author: Williams, LindonSponsor: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to changing the name of the Veterans Affairs Commission to the Texas Veterans Commission.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SCR 42 59-0 (1965)
Author: Hall, Ralph M. | et. al.
Urging Congress take action to prevent the Veteran Administration's closure of hospitals and regional offices.
