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HB 1965TEXASSession 89RState BillSigned into law

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Texas Veterans Commission orders study on expanding mental health peer services in rural areas

Original title: Relating to a study on mental health services provided to veterans through the Texas Veterans Commission.

Last action · June 20, 2025: Effective immediatelySponsors: Josey Garcia and 8 others

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What This Bill Does

Texas requires the Veterans Commission to study and report on improving mental health services through the , focusing particularly on rural communities, by December 1, 2026.

Why it matters

Directs state evaluation of veteran mental health access in rural areas and mandates a legislative report with expansion recommendations.

Background

The Texas Veterans Commission is the state agency responsible for helping Texas veterans access federal and state benefits, education, employment, and healthcare resources. context
The Military Veteran Peer Network is an established program connecting service members, veterans, and their families to community resources and trained peer support. context

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Texas Veterans Commission

The commission is required to conduct the study, focus on rural service delivery, and submit a legislative report by December 1, 2026.

Directly affected

Service members, veterans, and family members

Their access to mental health services and certified peer service coordinators through the Military Veteran Peer Network is evaluated by the study.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main goal of the study required by HB 1965?

The study evaluates strategies to improve and expand mental health services provided through the Texas Veterans Commission's , with a specific focus on rural communities.

When is the report due to the legislature?

The Texas Veterans Commission must submit the report containing study findings and recommendations not later than December 1, 2026.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

53 actions

Jun 20, 2025Governor of TexasEnrolled
Effective immediately
Jun 20, 2025Governor of TexasEnrolled
Signed by the Governor
May 26, 2025Governor of TexasEnrolled
Sent to the Governor
May 25, 2025Senate
Signed in the Senate
May 24, 2025House
Signed in the House
May 23, 2025House
Reported enrolled

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May 21, 2025House
Senate passage reported
May 21, 2025SenateFloor
Record vote
May 21, 2025SenateFloor
Passed
May 21, 2025SenateFloor
Read 3rd time
May 21, 2025SenateFloor
Record vote
May 21, 2025Senate
Three day rule suspended
May 21, 2025Senate
Vote recorded in Journal
May 21, 2025SenateFloor
Read 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading
May 21, 2025Senate
Rules suspended-Regular order of business
May 21, 2025Senate
Placed on intent calendar
May 19, 2025Senate
Committee report printed and distributed
May 19, 2025Senate
Recommended for local & uncontested calendar
May 19, 2025SenateCommittee
Reported favorably w/o amendments
May 15, 2025Senate
Vote taken in committee
May 15, 2025Senate
Considered in public hearing
May 15, 2025Senate
Left pending in committee
May 15, 2025Senate
Testimony taken in committee
May 15, 2025Senate
Considered in public hearing
May 15, 2025Senate
Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
May 1, 2025SenateCommittee
Referred to Vet Affairs
May 1, 2025SenateIntroduced
Read first time
Apr 30, 2025Senate
Received from the House
Apr 30, 2025House
Reported engrossed
Apr 30, 2025House
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
Apr 30, 2025HouseFloor
Record vote (RV#1010)
Apr 30, 2025HouseFloor
Passed
Apr 30, 2025HouseFloor
Read 3rd time
Apr 29, 2025House
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
Apr 29, 2025HouseFloor
Record vote (RV#863)
Apr 29, 2025HouseFloor
Passed to engrossment as amended
Apr 29, 2025House
Amended (1-J. Garcia)
Apr 29, 2025HouseFloor
Read 2nd time
Apr 29, 2025House
Placed on General State Calendar
Apr 24, 2025House
Considered in Calendars
Apr 22, 2025House
Committee report sent to Calendars
Apr 21, 2025House
Committee report distributed
Apr 21, 2025House
Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator
Apr 15, 2025HouseCommittee
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Apr 15, 2025House
Considered in formal meeting
Apr 15, 2025House
Recalled from subcommittee
Mar 31, 2025House
Left pending in subcommittee
Mar 31, 2025House
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in subcommittee
Mar 31, 2025House
Considered by s/c in public hearing
Mar 31, 2025House
Scheduled for public hearing in s/c on . . .
Mar 14, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to s/c on Defense & Veterans' Affairs by Speaker
Mar 14, 2025HouseIntroduced
Read first time
Jan 22, 2025HouseIntroduced
Filed

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