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The Texas House S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Committee will meet on 7/8/2026 at 11:00 AM Central Time, location: San Antonio, Texas (see details below).
Type: Texas House committee hearing Committee: Texas House of Representatives — S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Date: 7/8/2026 Time: 11:00 AM CT Location: San Antonio, Texas (see details below) Public participation: the committee will hear public testimony at this hearing (see the official notice for registration details). Official hearing notice: https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/schedules/html/C3092026070811001.htm From the official notice: COMMITTEE: S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs TIME & DATE: 11:00 AM, Wednesday, July 8, 2026 PLACE: San Antonio, Texas (see details below) CHAIR: Rep. Philip Cortez Public access to meeting location at: Municipal Plaza Building City Council Chamber 114 W Commerce St. San Antonio, TX 78205 The committee will hear invited and public testimony on the following interim charges: The chair may limit public testimony to three (3) minutes. Veteran Mental Health Programs : Monitor the implementation of HB 114, relating to the transfer of functions relating to certain veteran mental health programs and plans to the Texas Veterans Commission. Conduct active oversight to ensure the efficient and effective transfer of authority, funding, personnel, and administrative responsibilities. Legal Representation for Texas Veterans : Study access to legal representation for Texas veterans pursuing disability benefits claims and appeals in the federal veterans’ benefits system. Review the availability of assistance provided through the Texas Veterans Commission, nonprofit organizations, law school clinics, and pro bono attorneys. Identify barriers to representation Source: Texas Legislature Online (capitol.texas.gov)
The Texas House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the Texas Legislature, composed of 150 members representing districts across the state. The House initiates legislation, approves the state budget, and works with the Senate to shape laws affecting education, healthcare, criminal justice, and infrastructure for all Texans.
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