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TX HJR182

Joint Resolution

Status

Engrossed

5/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jared Patterson

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to authorize the Veterans' Land Board to issue general obligation bonds up to $6 billion in outstanding principal
  • Replaces the previous authorization language that referenced aggregate amounts from prior constitutional amendments with a specific $6 billion cap
  • Bond proceeds would fund land sales to veterans and provide home or land mortgage loans to Texas veterans
  • Funds would be deposited into the Veterans' Land Fund, Veterans' Housing Assistance Fund, or Veterans' Housing Assistance Fund II as determined by the Veterans' Land Board
  • The proposed amendment would be submitted to voters at an election on November 4, 2025

Legislative Description

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the Veterans' Land Board to issue general obligation bonds in an aggregate principal amount that is greater than amounts previously authorized.

State Finances

Last Action

Referred to Vet Affairs

5/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Veteran Affairs5/14/2025
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services4/2/2025

Full Bill Text

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