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Issue Position: Military

Issue Position

Date: Jan. 1, 2016
Issues: Military Personnel Veterans Health and Health Care

House Bill 19 strengthens the network of preventive services and mental health resources available for active members, veterans and their families. The bill creates a plan to identify and support veterans' needs across the state. House Bill 1762 requires the Texas Veterans Commission to create a health care advocacy program to assist with access to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs facilities. House Bill 437 eliminates ambiguity in previous law to protect anyone rejoining a state agency after military deployment or service by allowing them to receive health care benefits immediately.


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