BILL ANALYSIS

Senate Research Center	H.B. 1894
89R1046 CMO-D	By: Metcalf (Parker)
	Veteran Affairs
	5/13/2025
	Engrossed

AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT

H.B. 1894 seeks to highlight the contributions of veterans in our state and country to ensure that their achievements and sacrifices are properly honored.

H.B. 1894 seeks to designate November as Veterans Month in Texas to celebrate, honor, and memorialize the achievements and sacrifices of military veterans.

H.B. 1894 amends current law relating to designating November as Veterans Month.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency.

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1. Amends Subchapter D, Chapter 662, Government Code, by adding Section 662.117, as follows:

Sec. 662.117. VETERANS MONTH. (a) Provides that November is Veterans Month to celebrate, honor, and memorialize the achievements and sacrifices of military veterans.

(b) Authorizes Veterans Month to be regularly observed through appropriate programs and activities to celebrate and honor members of the veteran community.

SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 2025.