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Introduced
01/16/2025
01/16/2025
In Committee
05/19/2025
05/19/2025
Crossed Over
04/30/2025
04/30/2025
Passed
06/20/2025
06/20/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/20/2025
06/20/2025
Introduced Session
89th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to designating November as Veterans Month.
AI Summary
This bill designates November as Veterans Month in the state of Texas, officially recognizing a time to celebrate, honor, and memorialize the achievements and sacrifices of military veterans. The legislation amends the Government Code by adding Section 662.117, which establishes that Veterans Month may be regularly observed through appropriate programs and activities designed to celebrate and honor members of the veteran community. By creating this official month-long recognition, the bill aims to provide a dedicated period for acknowledging the service and contributions of veterans, potentially encouraging public events, educational programs, and community activities that highlight the importance of veterans' experiences and sacrifices. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, giving state and local organizations time to prepare for commemorating Veterans Month in the specified manner.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (8)
Will Metcalf (R)*,
Tan Parker (R)*,
César Blanco (D),
Donna Campbell (R),
Bob Hall (R),
Chuy Hinojosa (D),
José Menéndez (D),
Royce West (D),
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25 (on 06/20/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB1894 |
BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB01894F.htm |
BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB01894S.htm |
Analysis (Engrossed) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/analysis/html/HB01894E.htm |
Fiscal Note (Engrossed) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/HB01894E.htm |
BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB01894E.htm |
BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB01894H.htm |
Analysis (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/analysis/html/HB01894H.htm |
Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/HB01894I.htm |
BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB01894I.htm |
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