Amend CSHB 1 as follows:
(1) On page V-43 of the bill pattern for the Texas Military Department, reduce appropriations by $7,500,000 in fiscal year 2024 and $7,500,000 in fiscal year 2025 from general revenue in Strategy A.1.1, State Active Duty-Disaster.
(2) On page V-43 of the bill pattern for the Texas Military Department, increase appropriations by $7,500,000 in fiscal year 2024 and $7,500,000 in fiscal year 2025 from general revenue in Strategy C.1.2, State Military Tuition Assistance.
(3) On page V-48 of the bill pattern for the Texas Military Department, add the following new rider:
____. State Tuition Assistance Program. Included in the amount appropriated above is $7,500,000 in fiscal year 2024 and $7,500,000 in fiscal year 2025 from general revenue in Strategy C.1.2, State Military Tuition Assistance, for the State Tuition Assistance Program. Any unexpended balances as of August 31, 2024, are appropriated for the same purpose for the fiscal year beginning September 1, 2024.