HB 1875
AN ACT relating to a study by the General Land Office regarding veterans
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
Awaiting Committee Assignment
Bill filed, pending referral to House committee
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Fiscal Note
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What This Bill Does
Directs the Texas General Land Office, in coordination with the Texas Veterans Commission, to conduct a comprehensive study on veterans' cemetery access and operational challenges, including burial plot availability, cemetery locations, and maintenance needs. By April 1, 2026, the General Land Office must submit a detailed report to state legislative leaders with findings and recommendations for improving veterans cemetery services. The study and reporting requirements will expire on September 1, 2027, with the act taking effect on September 1, 2025.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to a study by the General Land Office regarding veterans BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. (a) The General Land Office in coordination with the Texas Veterans Commission shall study: (1) obstacles veterans in this state face in accessing a burial plot in a veterans cemetery in this state; and (2) opportunities to address the operational needs of veterans cemeteries in this state, including locations, maintenance, and other operational needs of veterans cemeteries. (b) Not later than April 1, 2026, the General Land Office shall submit to the lieutenant governor, speaker of the house of representatives, and chairs of the house and senate committees with primary jurisdiction over veterans affairs a written report summarizing the results of the study conducted under this Act and providing recommendations for legislative or other action. (c) This Act expires September 1, 2027. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill Sponsors
Legislators who authored or co-sponsored this bill.
Expert Lobbyists for This Bill
These lobbyists specialize in Cemeteries and related subject areas.
Beverly C. Cornwell
PremiumGavin L. Massingill
Brianna M. Menard
Jennifer Allmon
Ky Ash
James W. Mathis
Gertie Wilson
David H. Cain
Ashley Michelle Juergens
Colby Reed Nichols
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to a study by the General Land Office regarding veterans
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