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TX SB635

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/18/2024

Primary Sponsor

Angela Paxton

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands eligibility for supplemental military duty pay from only Texas National Guard members to all members of the Texas military forces who experience economic hardship due to being called to state or federal military duty

  • Renames the "Texas National Guard members' supplemental military duty pay account" to the "Texas military forces supplemental military duty pay account" in the general revenue fund

  • Supplemental pay is capped at the lesser of: the amount needed to alleviate economic hardship, or the difference between lost civilian income and military pay/allowances received

  • Payments are subject to fund availability, with the comptroller, governor, or adjutant general authorized to accept gifts and grants for the account

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025, and applies to military duty occurring on or after that date

Legislative Description

Relating to supplemental pay for members of the Texas military forces suffering an economic hardship as a result of serving on military duty.

State Finances

Last Action

Referred to Vet Affairs

2/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Veteran Affairs2/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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