Bill

HB 1092

87(R) - 2021
House Defense & Veterans' Affairs
House Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Criminal Justice
Veterans
Military
Corrections

Contact the Author

Ramon Romero Jr.

Phone:

512-463-0740

Capitol Office:

Room E2.322

Email:

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Ramon Romero Jr.
James White

Bill Caption

Relating to the verification of the veteran status of inmates and prisoners. 

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication tot he State is Anticipated. 

Bill Analysis

HB 1092 would require the Sherriff of each county to identify veterans during the intake process. The jail would then provide the prisoner with a prepaid postcard that is supplied by the Texas Veterans Commission to request assistance in applying for veterans benefits. Sheriffs would also have to submit a daily report identifying each prisoner veteran to the Texas Veterans Commission and, as applicable, the veterans county service officer for the county and each court in which charges against the identified prisoner are pending. HB 1092 would allow for a prisoner veteran to have in-person or video visitation with the veterans county service officer or peer support coordinator at no cost to the prisoner.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action is neutral on HB 1092 which does not appear to affect our liberty principles. 

Contact the Author

Ramon Romero Jr.

Phone:

512-463-0740

Capitol Office:

Room E2.322

Email: