The 84th legislative session ended on June 1, 2015. See the bills that have become law.

Bill Caption Action
HB 11 Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Public Safety, military and law enforcement training, and the investigation, prosecution, punishment, and prevention of certain offenses; creating an offense and increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees. Filed
HB 19 Relating to a preventive services program and mental health programs for veterans and military families. Filed
HB 55 Relating to the use of the Texas Enterprise Fund for veterans hospitals. Filed
HB 67 Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to honor recipients of certain military medals. Filed
HB 115 Relating to the criteria for awarding the Texas Purple Heart Medal to members of the armed forces wounded or killed at Fort Hood on November 5, 2009. Filed
HB 117 Relating to the portion of designated tuition set aside to provide student financial assistance at institutions of higher education. Filed
HB 118 Relating to a fee waiver for a combination resident hunting and fishing license for certain military personnel. Filed
HB 119 Relating to tuition assistance for members of the Texas State Guard. Filed
HB 127 Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to honor recipients of the Commendation Medal. Filed
HB 140 Relating to driver's licenses and personal identification certificates issued to veterans; reducing certain fees. Filed
HB 168 Relating to privileged parking for Distinguished Flying Cross medal recipients. Filed
HB 175 Relating to the establishment of the Veterans Recovery Pilot Program to provide certain veterans with hyperbaric oxygen treatment. Filed
HB 240 Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to honor recipients of certain military medals. Filed
HB 242 Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a veteran who has been honorably discharged. Filed
HB 246 Relating to franchise tax credits for businesses that employ veterans; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty. Filed
HB 276 Relating to the eligibility of land owned by certain members of the armed services of the United States for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land. Filed
HB 286 Relating to collection costs that may be imposed in connection with certain delinquent ad valorem taxes owed by disabled veterans. Filed
HB 315 Relating to the issuance of "In God We Trust" specialty license plates. Filed
HB 339 Relating to leave for certain veterans returning to state employment. Filed
HB 350 Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales and use tax for certain motor vehicles purchased or used by veterans with disabilities. Filed
HB 371 Relating to certain extensions of consumer credit facilitated by a credit access business for certain military personnel or their dependents. Filed
HB 390 Relating to the establishment of the Veterans Recovery Program to provide certain veterans with hyperbaric oxygen treatment. Filed
HB 410 Relating to the amount of unclaimed lottery prize money to be deposited in the fund for veterans' assistance. Filed
HB 432 Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. Filed
HB 437 Relating to eligibility to participate in health benefit programs for certain state employees reemployed after military service. Filed
HB 445 Relating to providing notice of the availability of paid leave for military service to public officers and employees. Filed
HB 450 Relating to the establishment of veterans resource centers at certain institutions of higher education. Filed
HB 508 Relating to an exemption for certain law enforcement and military personnel from the requirement to complete a hunter education program; authorizing a fee. Filed
HB 522 Relating to establishing a pilot program in designated public high schools in certain municipalities for placement of students in Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps programs as an alternative to placement in disciplinary or juvenile justice alternative education programs. Filed
HB 558 Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for Vietnam veterans. Filed
HB 577 Relating to pay, benefits and requirements for state active duty service members. Filed
HB 583 Relating to donations to certain local veteran's charities ordered as a condition of community supervision. Filed
HB 591 Relating to the eligibility of land owned by certain members of the armed services of the United States for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land. Filed
HB 612 Relating to license plates issued to female veterans with disabilities. Filed
HB 650 Relating to waiver programs for veterans provided by toll project entities. Filed
HB 660 Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. Filed
HB 682 Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales and use tax for certain military servicemembers serving on active duty. Filed
HB 683 Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the assessed value of a property owned by certain disabled veterans and the amount of the exemption for the surviving spouses and children of certain disabled veterans. Filed
HB 721 Relating to the hunting or fishing license fee waiver for certain disabled veterans. Filed
HB 733 Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting. Filed
HB 754 Relating to the employment of individuals qualified for a veteran's employment preference. Filed
HB 755 Relating to the creation of a women veterans mental health initiative within the mental health intervention program for veterans. Filed
HB 756 Relating to the creation of a rural veterans mental health initiative within the mental health intervention program for veterans. Filed
HB 757 Relating to the College Credit for Heroes program. Filed
HB 758 Relating to the coordination and provision of certain health services to veterans. Filed
HB 765 Relating to ensuring that certain military members who reside out of state and their dependents maintain their positions on waiting lists for certain assistance programs provided by health and human services agencies. Filed
HB 787 Relating to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission and strategic planning regarding military bases and defense installations. Filed
HB 789 Relating to license plates issued to retired members of the military. Filed
HB 822 Relating to increasing the punishment for the offense of fraudulent or fictitious military record. Filed
HB 867 Relating to the establishment and operation of the Texas Women Veterans Program. Filed
HB 875 Relating to the verification of the veteran status of inmates and prisoners. Filed
HB 882 Relating to the director and assistant director of the Texas Military Preparedness Commission. Filed
HB 886 Relating to the issuance of Iraq Campaign Medal specialty license plates. Filed
HB 893 Relating to granting certain local governments general zoning authority around certain military facilities; providing a penalty. Filed
HB 894 Relating to waiver programs for veterans provided by toll project entities. Filed
HB 906 Relating to the qualifications for appointment as a veterans county service officer. Filed
HB 923 Relating to the issuance of 36th Infantry Division specialty license plates and souvenir license plates. Filed
HB 974 Relating to higher education for veterans and their families. Filed
HB 976 Relating to higher education for veterans and their families. Filed
HB 992 Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. Filed
HB 1011 Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to the fund for veterans' assistance for grants to improve the level of health services provided to certain veterans. Filed
HB 1017 Relating to a public duty justification for conduct of a service member of the Texas military forces. Filed
HB 1021 Relating to the allocation of certain grants from the fund for veterans' assistance. Filed
HB 1028 Relating to the eligibility of a charitable organization that provides affordable housing for female veterans and their dependents for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by the organization. Filed
HB 1044 Relating to the designation of a segment of Farm-to-Market Road 423 in Denton County as the U.S. Army Sergeant Enrique Mondragon Memorial Highway. Filed
HB 1048 Relating to the redesignation of veterans court programs as veterans treatment court programs, the administration of those programs, the expunction of arrest records and files for certain participants who successfully complete a program, and the issuance of orders of nondisclosure for participants convicted of a misdemeanor; changing a fee. Filed
HB 1056 Relating to discount programs for certain veterans provided by toll project entities. Filed
HB 1097 Relating to the release of veteran autopsy reports to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Filed
HB 1112 Relating to projects that a defense adjustment management authority may conduct. Filed
HB 1128 Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for recipients of the Combat Action Badge, Medal, or Ribbon. Filed
HB 1133 Relating to the composition of the Texas Military Preparedness Commission. Filed
HB 1160 Relating to certain data reported to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board by institutions of higher education for the purpose of compliance monitoring. Filed
HB 1161 Relating to the composition of the Texas Military Preparedness Commission. Filed
HB 1201 Relating to a sales tax exemption for items sold at a United States military installation to a member of the United States armed forces on active duty. Filed
HB 1229 Relating to a waiver of certain state park fees for United States veterans. Filed
HB 1237 Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 290 in Hays and Travis Counties as the Lieutenant Clay Crabb Memorial Highway. Filed
HB 1271 Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of a veteran or current member of the armed services of the United States while the veteran or current service member participates in a veterans court program. Filed
HB 1273 Relating to certain military specialty license plates. Filed
HB 1303 Relating to general officers within the state military department. Filed
HB 1325 Relating to the administration of the Texas B-On-time loan program to permit a portion of tuition set-asides to be used to fund tuition exemptions for veterans and other student financial assistance. Filed
HB 1338 Relating to training for peace officers and first responders on certain persons affected by trauma. Filed
HB 1340 Relating to the placement of certain occupational specialty codes on certain notices of state agency employment openings. Filed
HB 1364 Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to honor recipients of the Defense Meritorious Service Medal and the Meritorious Service Medal. Filed
HB 1412 Relating to the marketing and advertising of the veterans' assistance lottery game. Filed
HB 1429 Relating to the creation of a grant program to support community mental health programs for veterans with mental illness. Filed
HB 1457 Relating to designation of an employee within certain state agencies as a veterans liaison. Filed
HB 1484 Relating to regional coordinators within the veteran entrepreneur program. Filed
HB 1512 Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to honor recipients of certain military awards. Filed
HB 1584 Relating to a voluntary donation to the fund for veterans' assistance when applying for a hunting or fishing license. Filed
HB 1598 Relating to the Texas military forces oath of affirmation. Filed
HB 1639 Relating to providing information to the public and to purchasers of real property regarding the impact of military installations. Filed
HB 1640 Relating to the compatibility of certain defense community regulations and structures with military operations. Filed
HB 1646 Relating to a program allowing certain military voters on active duty overseas to cast a ballot electronically. Filed
HB 1719 Relating to the eligibility for unemployment compensation benefits of a state military forces member on release from training or duty. Filed
HB 1762 Relating to the creation of a health care advocacy program for veterans. Filed
HB 1814 Relating to the online renewal of driver's licenses of certain active duty military personnel and relatives. Filed
HB 1849 Relating to occupational licenses for military service members, military veterans, and military spouses. Filed
HB 1899 Relating to a ribbon for certain members of the military forces who served in support of operations to secure the Texas border. Filed
HB 1951 Relating to tuition exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain active members of the armed forces of the United States and the dependent children of those members. Filed
HB 1958 Relating to eligibility for participation in veterans court programs. Filed
HB 1960 Relating to the automatic expunction of arrest records and files for certain veterans and the waiver of fees and costs charged for the expunction. Filed
HB 1985 Relating to the use of high occupancy vehicle lanes by motor vehicles displaying license plates issued to veterans with disabilities. Filed
HB 2012 Relating to occupational license application and examination fees for certain military service members, military veterans, and military spouses. Filed
HB 2014 Relating to the authority of military personnel to obtain certification to teach career and technology education classes in public schools. Filed
HB 2015 Relating to employment termination for falsification of military record in obtaining employment or employment benefits. Filed
HB 2043 Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of real property of a business that employs honorably discharged veterans. Filed
HB 2108 Relating to a medal for certain members of the military forces who served during the Cold War. Filed
HB 2111 Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax and certain filing fees for certain businesses owned by veterans during an initial period of operation in the state. Filed
HB 2123 Relating to participation of the state military forces in the state group benefits program. Filed
HB 2141 Relating to the coordinating workgroups of the Texas Coordinating Council for Veterans Services. Filed
HB 2143 Relating to the continuation of a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation while the owner is temporarily absent because of military service. Filed
HB 2146 Relating to the deadline for filing an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. Filed
HB 2152 Relating to the confidentiality of certain information concerning service members of the state military forces. Filed
HB 2178 Relating to waiving a Parks and Wildlife Department fee for certain veterans and other military personnel taking the hunter education course. Filed
HB 2232 Relating to the creation of regional military sustainability commissions for certain military installations. Filed
HB 2260 Relating to the procedure for claiming an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the property of a veteran's organization. Filed
HB 2538 Relating to the designation of certain customer bill payment assistance program costs as an expense of operation that is a first lien against revenue securing certain public securities or obligations in certain municipalities. Filed
HB 2604 Relating to a concealed handgun license application that is submitted by a peace officer or a member of the state military forces. Filed
HB 2605 Relating to the issuance of Gold Star family member specialty license plates; eliminating a fee. Filed
HB 2623 Relating to forfeiture actions by the federal government and to the transfer of seized property between certain state and federal entities. Filed
HB 2728 Relating to the amount the Texas Military Preparedness Commission may grant to local governmental entities for certain purposes. Filed
HB 2761 Relating to the awarding of certain contracts of the Veterans' Land Board to veteran-owned businesses. Filed
HB 2840 Relating to the eligibility of certain citizens residing outside the United States to vote a full ballot. Filed
HB 2875 Relating to state-supported education and health care benefits for certain military personnel and their dependents. Filed
HB 2881 Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for persons who served in the United States armed services and participated in Operation Restore Hope. Filed
HB 2913 Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties. Filed
HB 2914 Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain charitable organizations that provide affordable housing to low-income veterans and their dependents. Filed
HB 2965 Relating to administrative support positions with the Texas Military Department. Filed
HB 2996 Relating to the employment of individuals qualified for a veteran's employment preference. Filed
HB 3010 Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons with disabilities in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting. Filed
HB 3096 Relating to establishing a veterans cemetery in Webb County. Filed
HB 3143 Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for persons who served in the United States armed services as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician or specialist. Filed
HB 3202 Relating to the right of a disabled veteran to obtain a certificate from the chief appraiser of an appraisal district stating whether the veteran would be entitled to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of property if the veteran were to acquire the property. Filed
HB 3256 Relating to a database for prospective employers to qualify veterans' military service experience and employment qualifications. Filed
HB 3280 Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation for property owned by a charitable organization for the purpose of donation to a partially disabled veteran for use as the veteran's residence homestead and for property donated to such a veteran by, or purchased by such a veteran with a donation from, such an organization for that purpose. Filed
HB 3295 Relating to the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans. Filed
HB 3307 Relating to the authority of the Employees Retirement System of Texas to make available a TRICARE Military Health System supplemental plan. Filed
HB 3362 Relating to the automatic expunction of arrest records and files for certain veterans who successfully complete a veterans court pretrial intervention program. Filed
HB 3404 Relating to a study on providing care to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder. Filed
HB 3486 Relating to ad valorem and certain state taxes; decreasing certain state tax rates. Filed
HB 3506 Relating to the appointment by certain elected officials of students to receive a Texas Armed Services Scholarship. Filed
HB 3547 Relating to a voluntary veteran's employment preference for private employers. Filed
HB 3548 Relating to the authority of the TexAmericas Center to incorporate a nonprofit corporation for certain purposes and to the tax treatment of such a nonprofit corporation. Filed
HB 3566 Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain military personnel and their dependents. Filed
HB 3572 Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain military personnel and their dependents. Filed
HB 3600 Relating to the regulation of persons who assist veterans in applying for benefits from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Filed
HB 3652 Relating to the workers' compensation death benefits paid to the beneficiaries of certain state service members killed in the line of duty. Filed
HB 3695 Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain totally disabled veterans. Filed
HB 3710 Relating to a voluntary contribution to the fund for veterans' assistance when applying for a concealed handgun license. Filed
HB 3726 Relating to establishing a veterans services coordinator for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and a veterans rehabilitation dorm program for certain state jail defendants confined by the department. Filed
HB 3728 Relating to the administration of veterans court program proceedings before a magistrate. Filed
HB 3729 Relating to inclusion of family members of veterans court program participants in the treatment and services provided to the participants under the program. Filed
HB 3808 Relating to financial assistance to local governmental entities affected by the realignment of defense jobs or facilities. Filed
HB 3831 Relating to who is a minor for the purposes of the Alcoholic Beverage Code and certain related laws. Filed
HB 3877 Relating to active duty personnel. Filed
HB 3898 Relating to active duty personnel. Filed
HB 3935 Relating to funding law enforcement training for veterans from state and federal funds or grants. Filed
HB 3937 Relating to The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's authority to contract with federal agencies to provide healthcare to veterans. Filed
HB 3964 Relating to the consideration by employers of the consumer credit reports or other credit information of applicants for employment who are recently returned veterans. Filed
HB 3968 Relating to the hunting or fishing license fee waiver for certain disabled veterans. Filed
HB 3969 Relating to the hunting or fishing license fee waiver for certain individuals. Filed
HB 3998 Relating to the expansion of the College Credit for Heroes demonstration program to lower-division public institutions of higher education offering degrees in certain fields. Filed
HB 4013 Relating to studies on homeless veterans and youth. Filed
HB 4022 Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination and to the enforcement of that prohibition; creating an offense. Filed
HB 4037 Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax and the use of revenue from the hotel occupancy tax by certain counties; authorizing an increase in the rate of a tax; authorizing the imposition of a tax. Filed
HB 4043 Relating to the establishment of an unmanned ground vehicle pilot program at the Capitol Complex to employ veterans with a service-connected disability. Filed
HCR 46 Urging Congress to require the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to provide VA services to incarcerated veterans detained in state hospitals and to consider expanding such services to all incarcerated veterans. Filed
HCR 129 Paying tribute to the U.S. military personnel from Texas who lost their lives in the line of duty. Filed
HJR 42 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a veteran of the United States armed services who has been honorably discharged. Filed
HJR 51 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect. Filed
HJR 66 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect. Filed
HJR 67 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a percentage of the assessed value of property owned by certain disabled veterans. Filed
HJR 75 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect. Filed
HJR 84 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total assessed value of the residence homestead of a veteran or current member of the armed services of the United States while the veteran or current service member participates in a veterans court program. Filed
HJR 100 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to adopt a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of real property of a business that employs honorably discharged veterans. Filed
HJR 117 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation, for a period not to exceed 10 years, the total assessed value of the residence homestead of an honorably discharged veteran of the armed services of the United States, or the surviving spouse of such a veteran, if the residence homestead was donated to the veteran, or the purchase of the residence homestead was financed, by a charitable organization. Filed
HJR 127 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the partially disabled veteran by a charitable organization for less than the market value of the residence homestead or if the charitable organization donated all or part of the purchase price of the residence homestead to the partially disabled veteran and harmonizing certain related provisions of the Texas Constitution. Filed
HJR 134 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect and authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by one or more political subdivisions all or part of the market value of the tangible personal property a person owns that consists of inventory. Filed
HJR 138 Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the use of bonds and notes in the military value revolving loan account. Filed
HR 3334 Honoring members of the Texas House of Representatives who served in the United States military during the Vietnam War. Filed
HR 3387 Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 55. Filed
HR 3131 Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 923. Filed
HR 1545 Commemorating the 2015 Vietnam Veterans Day ceremony being hosted by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 76 in San Antonio. Filed
SB 55 Relating to the creation of a grant program to support community mental health programs for veterans and their families. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 100 Relating to the enterprise zone program. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 169 Relating to ensuring that certain military members and their spouses and dependents maintain their positions on interest lists or other waiting lists for certain health and human services assistance programs. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 193 Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to honor recipients of certain military medals. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 318 Relating to the amount the Texas Military Preparedness Commission may grant to local governmental entities for certain purposes. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 389 Relating to the placement of military occupational specialty codes on certain notices of state agency employment openings. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 397 Relating to the marketing and advertising of the veterans' assistance lottery game. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 472 Relating to designation of an employee within certain state agencies as a veteran's liaison. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 488 Relating to the criteria for awarding the Texas Purple Heart Medal to members of the armed forces wounded or killed at Fort Hood on November 5, 2009. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 503 Relating to financial assistance to local governmental entities affected by the realignment of defense jobs or facilities. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 508 Relating to the employment of veterans by a public entity or public work of this state. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 660 Relating to regional coordinators within the veteran entrepreneur program. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 661 Relating to the confidentiality of certain information concerning service members of the state military forces. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 664 Relating to employment termination for falsification of military record in obtaining employment or employment benefits. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 713 Relating to general officers within the state military department. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 805 Relating to the employment of individuals qualified for a veteran's employment preference. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 806 Relating to the College Credit for Heroes program. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 807 Relating to occupational license application and examination fees for certain military service members, military veterans, and military spouses. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 832 Relating to the coordinating workgroups of the Texas Coordinating Council for Veterans Services. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 833 Relating to the continuation of a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation while the owner is temporarily absent because of military service. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 835 Relating to increasing the punishment for the offense of fraudulent or fictitious military record. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 840 Relating to certain trailer registration fees for veterans with disabilities. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 850 Relating to a public duty justification for conduct of a service member of the Texas military forces. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 910 Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 918 Relating to the procedure for claiming an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the property of a veteran's organization. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 964 Relating to the criteria for awarding the Texas Purple Heart Medal to members of the armed forces wounded or killed at Fort Hood on November 5, 2009. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1049 Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax and certain filing fees for certain businesses owned by veterans during an initial period of operation in the state. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1052 Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons with disabilities in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1115 Relating to a program allowing certain military voters on active duty overseas to cast a ballot electronically. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1154 Relating to the deadline for filing an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1253 Relating to a ribbon for certain members of the military forces who served in support of operations to secure the Texas border. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1275 Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for taxable items used to make certain home improvements for certain disabled veterans. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1304 Relating to the creation of a women veterans mental health initiative within the mental health intervention program for veterans. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1305 Relating to the creation of a rural veterans mental health initiative within the mental health intervention program for veterans. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1306 Relating to the coordination and provision of certain health services to veterans. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1307 Relating to occupational licenses for military service members, military veterans, and military spouses. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1308 Relating to veterans services information provided to veterans who receive driver's licenses and personal identification certificates. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1309 Relating to the establishment of a Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps teaching certificate and eligibility of such certified teacher for other educator certification. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1310 Relating to the administration of and eligibility for participation in a veterans court program and the automatic expunction of arrest records and files for certain veterans who successfully complete that program; imposing a court cost on conviction to benefit veterans court programs; changing a fee. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1325 Relating to grants to local governmental entities from the Texas Military Preparedness Commission. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1352 Relating to a concealed handgun license application that is submitted by a peace officer or a member of the state military forces. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1358 Relating to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission and strategic planning regarding military bases and defense installations. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1368 Relating to the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1463 Relating to improving the delivery of health care services to veterans in this state. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1474 Relating to the redesignation of veterans court programs as veterans treatment court programs and the eligibility for participation in and administration of those programs. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1532 Relating to the appointment of an associate commissioner for veterans services at the Health and Human Services Commission. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1563 Relating to the authority of the TexAmericas Center to incorporate a nonprofit corporation for certain purposes and to the tax treatment of such a nonprofit corporation. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1580 Relating to a study on homeless veterans. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1592 Relating to the designation of certain customer bill payment assistance program costs as an expense of operation that is a first lien against revenue securing certain public securities or obligations in certain municipalities. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1650 Relating to credit services organizations and extensions of consumer credit, including extensions of consumer credit facilitated by credit services organizations. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1713 Relating to a voluntary veteran's employment preference for private employers. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1731 Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to honor recipients of the Gallantry Cross Medal and the Prisoner of War Medal. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1735 Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain military personnel and their dependents. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1816 Relating to the authority of the Employees Retirement System of Texas to make available a TRICARE Military Health System Supplemental plan. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1821 Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of real property of a business that employs honorably discharged veterans. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1824 Relating to a study and report on the awarding of the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1834 Relating to participation in the state group benefits program by a member of the Texas National Guard called to protect the border. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1835 Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle use tax for motor vehicles brought into this state by certain current or former military personnel. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1879 Relating to the allocation of certain grants from the fund for veterans' assistance. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1962 Relating to the awarding of certain contracts of the Veterans' Land Board to veteran-owned businesses. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1963 Relating to The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's authority to contract with federal agencies to provide healthcare to veterans. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 2001 Relating to the establishment and operation of the Texas Women Veterans Program. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 2055 Relating to the designation of Loop 223 in Bastrop County as the Captain Jesse Billingsley Memorial Loop. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SCR 48 Convening a joint memorial session to honor Texans killed while serving in the United States military and commemorating Memorial Day 2015. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SJR 40 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SJR 60 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to adopt a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of real property of a business that employs honorably discharged veterans. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SR 1038 Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 55. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SR 987 Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 923. Received by the Secretary of the Senate

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