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TX HB4789

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Cole Hefner

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Texas Veterans Commission to establish and maintain an electronic database containing names and contact information of U.S. armed forces members who will be discharged or released from active duty within 12 months

  • Service members must provide written consent to have their information included in the database

  • Allows approved state agencies and local veteran service organizations, including veterans county service offices, to access the database to share information about available benefits and resources

  • Information shared through the database includes employment and training opportunities, housing, entrepreneurial services, health care services, and veteran support groups

  • Effective date is September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to creation and maintenance of an electronic database to provide information to certain members of the United States armed forces regarding the resources and benefits provided to veterans.

Electronic Information Systems

Last Action

Left pending in subcommittee

4/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Defense & Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee4/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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