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TX HB4458

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

Josey Garcia

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Texas Veterans Achieving Self-Reliance Pilot Program under the Texas Veterans Commission to help service members and veterans who separated from the military within the last year, along with their spouses and dependents

  • Requires the Commission to solicit proposals from veterans service organizations to provide information and education on employment opportunities, housing assistance, mental health services, career training, and other essential services

  • Organizations must demonstrate experience working with service members or veterans in Texas and have access to military bases where they intend to provide services to receive funding approval

  • All services must be provided at no cost to eligible service members, veterans, and their family members

  • Commission must submit a report by October 1, 2028 evaluating the program's effectiveness with recommendations on whether to continue, expand, or terminate it; the pilot program expires September 1, 2029

Legislative Description

Relating to a pilot program to assist service members and veterans in achieving self-reliance after separation from the military.

State Finances

Last Action

Left pending in subcommittee

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Defense & Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee4/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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