The House Committee on Defense & Veterans' Affairs

88th Legislature

February 22, 2023

8:00 a.m.

E2.016

Pursuant to a notice posted on February 17, 2023, the House Committee on Defense & Veterans' Affairs met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Wilson, at 8:02 a.m.

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Wilson; Lopez, Ray; Bumgarner; Dorazio; Frank; and Slaton.

A quorum was present.

The Chairman made opening remarks.

(Representative Muñoz, Jr. now present.)

(Representative Garcia now present.)

Committee heard testimony regarding agencies functions and concerns.

The Committee heard testimony from the Texas Veterans Commission.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The Committee heard testimony from the Veterans Land Board.

(Representative Morales Shaw now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The Committee heard testimony from Texas C.U.R.E..

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The Committee heard testimony from Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The Committee heard testimony from the Texas Coalition of Veterans Organizations.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

At 10:00 a.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the chair.

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Rep. Wilson, Chair

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Andrew Harkey, Clerk