Amend CSSB 1735 (house committee report) as follows:

(1)  On page 1, line 7, between "(e)," and "(k),", insert "(i),".

(2)  On page 4, between lines 25 and 26, insert the following:

(i)  The Texas Veterans Commission shall [may] adopt rules to provide for the efficient and uniform application of this section, including rules defining specific categories of charges considered to be tuition and fee charges from which a person receiving an exemption under this section is exempt.  In developing rules under this subsection, the commission shall consult with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and institutions of higher education using the negotiated rulemaking procedures under Chapter 2008, Government Code.

(3)  On page 6, line 24, strike "2016" and substitute "2018".

(4)  On page 6, line 25, strike "2016" and substitute "2018".