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TX HCR7

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Carl Tepper

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates September 29 as Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Day in Texas
  • Designation remains in effect for 10 years from the date of passage, pursuant to Section 391.004(d) of the Government Code
  • Recognizes the VFW's 125 years of service to veterans since its founding in 1899 by Spanish-American War and Philippine-American War veterans
  • Acknowledges VFW's role in establishing the Veterans Administration, the national cemetery system, and advocating for legislation including the GI Bill for the 21st Century (2008), Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act (2014), Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act (2019), and Honoring Our PACT Act (2022)
  • Adopted unanimously by the House (140-0) on May 7, 2025, and Senate (31-0) on May 14, 2025

Legislative Description

Designating September 29 as Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Day for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

Resolutions

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

5/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Administration5/8/2025
Defense & Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee3/5/2025

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