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This bill updates Texas state law to replace references to the "National Guard" with "military forces" and modifies provisions for supplemental pay for military personnel experiencing economic hardship due to military service. The bill establishes that members of the Texas military forces who are called to military duty and suffer economic losses can receive supplemental pay, subject to fund availability. The supplemental pay is limited to either the amount needed to alleviate the economic hardship or the difference between the member's lost civilian income and their military pay and allowances. The comptroller will manage a dedicated account in the general revenue fund for these payments, with the ability to accept gifts, grants, and legislative appropriations. The legislation will apply to military duty occurring on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025, and will not retroactively change compensation for military duty that occurred before that date. By broadening the terminology from "National Guard" to "military forces," the bill appears to expand potential eligibility for supplemental pay to a wider range of military service members.

Military Affairs and Security

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