Texas Military Legislation & Policies

Military Family Access to Quality Family Child Care

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Military Spouse Employment and Economic Opportunities4/17 Sub-priorities passed

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact

Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact

Cosmetology Licensure Compact

Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact

Dietitian Licensure Compact

Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact

05/25/2015HB 2498

05/12/2015HB 2498

06/17/2015

Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Approved to become a member of the Recognition of Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact (REPLICA). Effective September 1, 2015.

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Interstate Massage Therapy Compact

Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact

Licensed Professional Counseling Compact

Nurse Licensure Compact

05/19/2017HB 2950

05/03/2017HB 2950

06/09/2017

Nurse Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Authorizes Texas to become a member of the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact

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Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact

05/04/2017HB-2765

05/24/2017HB-2765

06/09/2017

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Authorizes Texas to enter the interstate Physical Therapy Licensure Compact.

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Physician Associates Compact

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact

05/14/2019HB 1501

04/10/2019HB 1501

06/10/2019

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Final Legislation

Approved Texas becoming a member of the Psychology Inter-jurisdictional Compact in Section 2.028, beginning page 52 of HB 1501.

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Social Work Licensure Compact

Interstate Compact for School Psychologists

Respiratory Care Interstate Compact

Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction

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State Support for Military Families With Special Education Needs0/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Minimize Delays

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Open Enrollment Flexibility

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05/17/2023HB 2892

04/19/2023HB 2892

06/11/2023

Open Enrollment Flexibility Final Legislation

HB 2892 allows for military families (active duty service members, reserve component members, and Texas National Guard) to request a transfer to another district campus or to another school district and mandates the request be approved (consistent with requirements of Texas Education Code Sec 25.035). Important to note transportation will be the responsibility of the parent or guardian when attending a school under this section of Education code.

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Defining Armed Forces in State Policy

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Military Family Antidiscrimination Status0/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Employment

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State Response to Military Interpersonal Violence2/3 Sub-priorities passed

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Recognize MPOs

05/10/2021

Recognize MPOs Final Legislation

SB 623, the Vanessa Gullen Act, amended Art. 7B.002 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure by adding subsection (b), acknowledging military protective orders "(b) For purposes of this article, a military protective order issued to a person because the person was a reported victim of an offense under Section 22.011, 22.012, or 22.021, Penal Code, constitutes sufficient information for a court to find there is a clear and present danger of sexual assault or abuse or other harm to the applicant."

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Increase Peace Officer Responsibilities

Allow Virtual Appearance or Provide Victim Travel Funds

08/27/2024

Allow Virtual Appearance or Provide Victim Travel Funds Final Legislation

Rule 21d in the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure allows, "Upon appropriate notice by a party or the court, a court may allow or require a participant to appear at a court proceeding by videoconference, teleconference, or other available electronic means, except as otherwise provided in (2)." (2) states, "A court must not require: (A) a party or lawyer to appear electronically for a court proceeding in which oral testimony is heard, absent good cause or the agreement of the parties; or (B) a lawyer, party, or juror to appear electronically for a jury trial, absent the agreement of the parties."

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Military Community Representation on State Boards and Councils4/4 Sub-priorities passed

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Military Affairs

09/05/2018

Military Affairs Final Legislation

Texas Governor Abbott signed an executive order creating the Texas Governor's Committee to Support the Military. The Committee consists of no more than 22 members appointed by the Governor, and shall include Texas-resident veterans, community leaders, and business leaders. As part of the same EO, an "Auxiliary Military Spouse Task Force" was created. The Auxiliary Military Spouse Task Force mission is to study and report to the Committee on how best to enhance quality of life for military families in Texas. The Task Force shall consist of no more than seven (7) military spouses, each appointed by the chair of the Committee, with the approval of the Office of the Governor. The Committee and the Task Force are empowered to address issues including food security, violence prevention, early childhood education and childcare, economic workforce development issues, and other needs of Texas military families.

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Nutrition and Food Security

09/05/2018

Nutrition and Food Security Final Legislation

Texas Governor Abbott signed an executive order creating the Texas Governor's Committee to Support the Military. The Committee consists of no more than 22 members appointed by the Governor, and shall include Texas-resident veterans, community leaders, and business leaders. As part of the same EO, an "Auxiliary Military Spouse Task Force" was created. The Auxiliary Military Spouse Task Force mission is to study and report to the Committee on how best to enhance quality of life for military families in Texas. The Task Force shall consist of no more than seven (7) military spouses, each appointed by the chair of the Committee, with the approval of the Office of the Governor. The Committee and the Task Force are empowered to address issues including food security, violence prevention, early childhood education and childcare, economic workforce development issues, and other needs of Texas military families.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Economic and Workforce Development

09/05/2018

Economic and Workforce Development Final Legislation

Texas Governor Abbott signed an executive order creating the Texas Governor's Committee to Support the Military. The Committee consists of no more than 22 members appointed by the Governor, and shall include Texas-resident veterans, community leaders, and business leaders. As part of the same EO, an "Auxiliary Military Spouse Task Force" was created. The Auxiliary Military Spouse Task Force mission is to study and report to the Committee on how best to enhance quality of life for military families in Texas. The Task Force shall consist of no more than seven (7) military spouses, each appointed by the chair of the Committee, with the approval of the Office of the Governor. The Committee and the Task Force are empowered to address issues including food security, violence prevention, early childhood education and childcare, economic workforce development issues, and other needs of Texas military families.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Early Childhood Education and Childcare

09/05/2018

Early Childhood Education and Childcare Final Legislation

Texas Governor Abbott signed an executive order creating the Texas Governor's Committee to Support the Military. The Committee consists of no more than 22 members appointed by the Governor, and shall include Texas-resident veterans, community leaders, and business leaders. As part of the same EO, an "Auxiliary Military Spouse Task Force" was created. The Auxiliary Military Spouse Task Force mission is to study and report to the Committee on how best to enhance quality of life for military families in Texas. The Task Force shall consist of no more than seven (7) military spouses, each appointed by the chair of the Committee, with the approval of the Office of the Governor. The Committee and the Task Force are empowered to address issues including food security, violence prevention, early childhood education and childcare, economic workforce development issues, and other needs of Texas military families.

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Remote Driver's License and Vehicle Registration Renewal2/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Driver's License

10/01/2024

Driver's License Final Legislation

Service members and their dependents living outside Texas can renew their Texas driver's licenses by mail per the instructions found at the Texas Department of Public Safety website: https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/driver-license/renew-or-replacing-your-dl-or-id-while-you-are-out-state.

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Vehicle Registration

10/01/2024

Vehicle Registration Final Legislation

Service members and dependents living outside Texas can renew their registration online or by mail. Please contact your county tax office for more information about their requirements for out-of-state registration renewal. See the following website for additional information https://www.txdmv.gov/motorists/for-our-troops

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