Senate bill · 89R

SB 2958

Relating to recognizing persons who separated from military service solely on the basis of sexual orientation as honorably discharged veterans under state law.

Did not pass

Progress

24 days from first to latest action, across 4 recorded actions.

Filed
Mar 14
Referred to committee
Apr 7
Heard in committee
Stopped here
Reported from committee
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber
Sent to governor
Became law

Filled marks are milestones (committee report, floor passage, governor action). Larger marks hold more same-day actions.

Full history

Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

Referred to Vet Affairs Veteran Affairs
Apr 7, 2025 · Senate
Read first time
Apr 7, 2025 · Senate
Filed
Mar 14, 2025 · Senate
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Mar 14, 2025 · Senate

Authors

José MenéndezD

In committee

Veteran Affairs
Senate
Referred Apr 7, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Military & Veterans State Agencies, Boards & Commissions

Bill text

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HB 5629Relating to the occupational licensing of military service members, military veterans, and military spouses.	Terry WilsonR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 1818Relating to the issuance of a license or provisional license to certain military service members, military veterans, and military spouses to engage in a business or occupation in this state.	Kelly HancockR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 2702Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of certain organizations that benefit veterans during a declared state of disaster.	Richard RaymondD	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 15, 2025Left pending in committee