Bill: SB 1698, 85(R) - 2017

Committee

Senate Veteran Affairs & Border Security

2nd Chamber Committee

House Defense & Veterans' Affairs

Vote Recommendation

Vote Recommendation Economic Freedom Property Rights Personal Responsibility Limited Government Individual Liberty
Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral

Author(s)

Eddie Lucio Jr.

Sponsor(s)

Senfronia Thompson

Bill Caption

Relating to outreach and awareness for women veterans in this state.

Fiscal Notes

From the LBB: no significant fiscal implication to the state is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

SB 1698 would amend the Government Code to require the Texas Veterans Commission to submit a report to the governor, lieutenant governor, and legislature on women veterans which identifies problems they face and policy proposals to address those problems. Also, the women veterans coordinator would conduct a community outreach campaign to provide increase awareness of benefits and services available to women veterans. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Veterans Commission reporting requirements and the conducting of a campaign within existing resources neither uplifts or offends our liberty principles, therefore we remain neutral. However we do note that such a campaign is something that can be handled by current non-profit and private groups and does not need to involve state government.

Source URL (retrieved on 03/29/2024 07:03 AM): http://reports.texasaction.com/bill/85r/sb1698?print_view=true