Bill Text: TX SB299 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: Relating to the appointment of an associate commissioner for veterans services at the Health and Human Services Commission.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2017-01-30 - Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security [SB299 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-SB299-Introduced.html

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85R1295 MTB-D
By: Burton S.B. No. 299

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the appointment of an associate commissioner for
veterans services at the Health and Human Services Commission.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter A, Chapter 531, Government Code, is
amended by adding Section 531.0058 to read as follows:
Sec. 531.0058. ASSOCIATE COMMISSIONER FOR VETERANS
SERVICES. The executive commissioner shall appoint for the
commission an associate commissioner for veterans services to:
(1) review programs and benefits available for
veterans;
(2) make recommendations on the improvement and
coordination of veterans services; and
(3) coordinate with other state agencies to enhance
veterans services.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2017.