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TX HB1875

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Janie Lopez

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • General Land Office, in coordination with the Texas Veterans Commission, must conduct a study on obstacles veterans face in accessing burial plots at veterans cemeteries in Texas

  • Study must also examine opportunities to address operational needs of veterans cemeteries, including locations, maintenance, and other operational requirements

  • Written report with study results and recommendations for legislative or other action must be submitted by April 1, 2026 to the lieutenant governor, speaker of the house, and chairs of house and senate veterans affairs committees

  • Act takes effect September 1, 2025 and expires September 1, 2027

  • Passed House on April 29, 2025 (144-2) and Senate on May 20, 2025 (31-0)

Legislative Description

Relating to a study by the General Land Office regarding veterans cemeteries in this state.

Military & Veterans

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Veteran Affairs4/30/2025
Defense & Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee3/14/2025

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