SENATE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

 

COMMITTEE:     Veteran Affairs 

TIME & DATE:   9:00 AM, Thursday, May 15, 2025 

PLACE:         E1.036 (Finance Room) 
CHAIR:         Senator Kelly Hancock 

 

 

The Committee will meet to consider the following:

 

HB 39          Lopez, Ray | et al.      SP: Parker
Relating to information and data regarding the incidence of veteran deaths in this state.

HB 114         Cortez | et al.          SP: Zaffirini
Relating to the transition of certain veterans' mental health initiatives from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to the Texas Veterans Commission.

HB 1875        Lopez, Janie | et al.    SP: Flores
Relating to a study by the General Land Office regarding veterans cemeteries in this state.

HB 1894        Metcalf                 SP: Parker
Relating to designating November as Veterans Month.

HB 1965        Garcia, Josey | et al.   SP: Menéndez
Relating to a study on mental health services provided to veterans through the Texas Veterans Commission.

HB 2513        Tepper | et al.          SP: Perry
Relating to a paid leave of absence for public employees serving as fire protection personnel who are engaged in certain military service.

Pending business.

 

Public testimony will be limited to 2 minutes per person. If providing written testimony, please provide 15 copies to the committee clerk.

 

 

 

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