SB2938Introduced in the Senate
Relating to the verification of the veteran status of inmates and prisoners.
Introduced by Jose Menendez, District 26
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Relating to the verification of the veteran status of inmates and prisoners.
Where it stands
Effective on 9/1/25
May 30, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
5 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Read 3rd time RV#3026 · May 20, 2025
145
Yes
0
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
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| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Gary Vandeaver | 1 | Yes |
| Brent Money | 2 | Yes |
| Cecil Bell | 3 | Yes |
| Keith Bell | 4 | Yes |
| Cole Hefner | 5 | Yes |
| Daniel Alders | 6 | Yes |
| Jay Dean | 7 | Absent |
| Cody Harris | 8 | Not Voting |
| Trent Ashby | 9 | Yes |
| Brian Harrison | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Filed
Read first time
Referred to Vet Affairs
Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Considered in public hearing
Left pending in committee
Considered in public hearing
Vote taken in committee
Reported favorably w/o amendments
Recommended for local & uncontested calendar
Committee report printed and distributed
Placed on intent calendar
Co-author authorized
Rules suspended-Regular order of business
Read 2nd time
Amendment(s) offered FA1 Schwertner
Amended
Vote recorded in Journal
Passed to engrossment as amended
Vote recorded in Journal
Three day rule suspended
Record vote
Read 3rd time
Passed
Record vote
Reported engrossed
Received from the Senate
Read first time
Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Considered in public hearing
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator
Committee report distributed
Committee report sent to Calendars
Considered in Calendars
Placed on General State Calendar
Read 2nd time
Passed to 3rd reading
Record vote RV#2956
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
Read 3rd time
Passed
Record vote RV#3026
House passage reported
Reported enrolled
Signed in the Senate
Signed in the House
Sent to the Governor
Filed without the Governor's signature
Effective on 9/1/25
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