BILL ANALYSIS

H.B. 1894

By: Metcalf

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Committee Report (Unamended)

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE

The bill author has informed the committee of the need to highlight the contributions of veterans to our state and country and to ensure that their achievements and sacrifices are properly honored. H.B. 1894 seeks to remedy this situation by designating November as Veterans Month in Texas to celebrate, honor, and memorialize the achievements and sacrifices of military veterans.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE IMPACT

It is the committee's opinion that this bill does not expressly create a criminal offense, increase the punishment for an existing criminal offense or category of offenses, or change the eligibility of a person for community supervision, parole, or mandatory supervision.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

It is the committee's opinion that this bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, department, agency, or institution.

ANALYSIS

H.B. 1894 amends the Government Code to designate November as Veterans Month to celebrate, honor, and memorialize the achievements and sacrifices of military veterans. The bill authorizes Veterans Month to be regularly observed through appropriate programs and activities to celebrate and honor members of the veteran community.

EFFECTIVE DATE

September 1, 2025.