All Roll Calls
Yes: 305 • No: 0
TexasSB 293889th Legislature Regular SessionSenateWALLET
Relating to the verification of the veteran status of inmates and prisoners.
Sponsored By: Carrie Isaac, José Menéndez (Democratic), Ramon Romero Jr.
Became Law
Corrections--Jails & PrisonsMilitary & VeteransSHERIFFS
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
More benefits help for incarcerated veterans
Beginning September 1, 2025, Texas sheriffs must check each jail prisoner's veteran status at intake using federal veteran records or a similar service. Counties must send that status when transferring a defendant to state prison. Once status is verified, sheriffs must provide a prepaid Texas Veterans Commission postcard to request help applying for veterans benefits. Verified veterans also get free in-person or video visits with a county veterans service officer or peer service coordinator. State prisons must mail benefit applications and related paperwork free for veteran inmates who may qualify for federal veterans benefits.
Mental health records follow prisoner transfers
Beginning September 1, 2025, Texas counties must send mental health records when transferring a defendant to state prison. This includes screening reports or similar mental health information. The requirement helps the state prison system receive information about the person's mental health.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Carrie Isaac
House
José Menéndez
Democratic • Senate
Ramon Romero Jr.
House
Cosponsors
César Blanco
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/20/2025
Record vote
Yes: 145 • No: 0
House vote • 5/19/2025
Record vote
Yes: 143 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/30/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/30/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Yes: 10 • No: 0
Senate vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Veteran Affairs
Yes: 7 • No: 0
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Committee Report
Introduced
Senate Committee Report
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