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TX HB1300
Bill
Status
11/13/2024
Primary Sponsor
Ray Lopez
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of State Health Services to submit deidentified veteran death certificate information to the Texas Veterans Commission, including cause of death, age, race, gender, and occupation
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Mandates the Texas Veterans Commission prepare and submit an annual written report by September 1 each year to legislative committees with jurisdiction over veterans affairs
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Annual report must contain aggregated data on veteran deaths from the preceding year, an evaluation of that data, and recommendations for legislative or other action
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Report must also be published on the Texas Veterans Commission's website
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Initial report deadline set for September 1, 2026, with the act taking effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to information and data regarding the incidence of veteran deaths in this state.
STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Last Action
Referred to s/c on Defense & Veterans' Affairs by Speaker
3/10/2025