Bill > HB2210

This bill updates numerous sections of Texas state law to explicitly include the United States Space Force alongside other military branches in various definitions and provisions. Specifically, the bill amends definitions related to veterans, military service, and armed forces across multiple codes including Education, Government, Health and Safety, Human Resources, Local Government, Natural Resources, Occupations, and Transportation Codes. These amendments add the Space Force to lists of military branches when defining terms such as "veteran," "service member," "military member," and "armed forces of the United States." The changes ensure that Space Force members receive the same legal considerations and benefits as members of other military branches, such as in-state tuition rates, veteran status, and professional licensing protections. The bill clarifies that these modifications are intended to provide clarity rather than substantively change existing law, and will take effect on September 1, 2025, reflecting the relatively recent establishment of the Space Force as the newest branch of the U.S. military in December 2019.

Military Affairs and Security

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