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TX HB2718

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

J.M. Lozano

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Texas Military Preparedness Commission to allocate at least 20 percent of grant money appropriated under Subchapter E, Chapter 436, Government Code each fiscal year to smaller counties and local entities

  • Eligible recipients for the 20 percent allocation include counties with populations under 50,000 that qualify as eligible local governmental entities

  • Local governmental entities located within counties with populations under 50,000 also qualify for the designated funding allocation

  • Adds new Section 436.2025 to the Government Code to establish this grant allocation requirement

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the allocation of money appropriated to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission for the purpose of making certain grants.

State Finances

Last Action

Referred to s/c on Defense & Veterans' Affairs by Speaker

3/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Defense & Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee3/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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