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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 88(R)

Senate Bill 252

Senate Author:  Alvarado et al.

Effective:  9-1-23

House Sponsor:  Guillen et al.


            Senate Bill 252 amends the Local Government Code and Occupations Code to require the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement to issue a license under its authority to certain honorably discharged veterans who are legal permanent residents of the United States. The bill authorizes a political subdivision to appoint or employ such a licensed veteran to hold an applicable public safety position, except for a supervisory position, which may only be held by such a veteran after they become a U.S. citizen.