Enrolled Bill Summary

Senate Bill 601	Senate Author:  Hall et al.
Effective:  9-1-19	House Sponsor:  Flynn

            Senate Bill 601 amends the Government Code to continue the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) until September 1, 2031. The bill, among other provisions, requires TVC to annually create, set priorities for, and evaluate meaningful outcome measures for all its programs and to strategically adjust claims assistance services staffing, including staffing special claims teams. The bill revises eligibility requirements for appointment as a veterans county service officer and includes a veteran's employment preference in appointment decisions. The bill sets out eligibility requirements for appointment as a program director to administer the mental health program for veterans.