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TX Govt Code § 434.157 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle C - State Military Forces and Veterans|Chapter 434 - Veteran Assistance Agencies|Subchapter D. Texas Coordinating Council for Veterans Services|Section 434.157. Administrative Support

Sec. 434.157.  ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT.  (a)  The council is administratively attached to the Texas Veterans Commission.  The Texas Veterans Commission may provide administrative support and resources to the council as necessary to enable the council to perform its duties.(b)  A state agency represented on the council shall support the agency's involvement with the council and provide staff support as needed to the council.(c)  The designated representative of any organization or agency that accepts an invitation to serve on a coordinating workgroup of the council under Section 434.154(g) is not entitled to compensation, but is entitled to reimbursement of the representative's travel expenses as provided by Chapter 660 and the General Appropriations Act.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1112 (S.B. 1796), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Govt Code § 434.158 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle C - State Military Forces and Veterans|Chapter 434 - Veteran Assistance Agencies|Subchapter D. Texas Coordinating Council for Veterans Services|Section 434.158. Report by Council

Sec. 434.158.  REPORT BY COUNCIL.  Not later than October 1 of each even-numbered year, the council shall submit a report to the governor, lieutenant governor, speaker of the house of representatives, and chairs of the appropriate committees of the legislature detailing the work of the council and any recommendations.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1112 (S.B. 1796), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Govt Code § 434.201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle C - State Military Forces and Veterans|Chapter 434 - Veteran Assistance Agencies|Subchapter E. Texas Women Veterans Program|Section 434.201. Definitions

Sec. 434.201.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Commission" means the Texas Veterans Commission.(2)  "Executive director" means the executive director of the commission.(3)  "Program" means the Texas Women Veterans Program.(4)  "Woman veteran" means a woman who:(A)  served on active duty in the armed forces of the United States or in the Texas National Guard on federal active duty under Title 10, United States Code; and(B)  was discharged or released from that service under conditions other than dishonorable.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 325 (H.B. 867), Sec. 1, eff. June 4, 2015.|
TX Govt Code § 434.202 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle C - State Military Forces and Veterans|Chapter 434 - Veteran Assistance Agencies|Subchapter E. Texas Women Veterans Program|Section 434.202. Establishment of Program; Program Mission

Sec. 434.202.  ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM; PROGRAM MISSION.  (a)  The Texas Women Veterans Program is established in the commission.  The program is attached to the office of the executive director for administrative purposes.(b)  The mission of the program is to ensure that the women veterans of this state have equitable access to federal and state veterans' benefits and services.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 325 (H.B. 867), Sec. 1, eff. June 4, 2015.|
TX Govt Code § 434.203 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle C - State Military Forces and Veterans|Chapter 434 - Veteran Assistance Agencies|Subchapter E. Texas Women Veterans Program|Section 434.203. Coordinator

Sec. 434.203.  COORDINATOR.  (a)  The executive director shall designate a women veterans coordinator for this state.(b)  The coordinator or the coordinator's designee shall serve as a liaison between state and federal agencies and organizations that provide benefits and services to women veterans.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 325 (H.B. 867), Sec. 1, eff. June 4, 2015.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 579 (S.B. 805), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Govt Code § 434.204 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle C - State Military Forces and Veterans|Chapter 434 - Veteran Assistance Agencies|Subchapter E. Texas Women Veterans Program|Section 434.204. General Program Duties

Sec. 434.204.  GENERAL PROGRAM DUTIES.  The program shall:(1)  provide assistance to the women veterans of this state as provided by this subchapter;(2)  perform outreach functions to improve the awareness of women veterans of their eligibility for federal and state veterans' benefits and services;(3)  assess the needs of women veterans with respect to benefits and services;(4)  review programs, research projects, and other initiatives designed to address the needs of the women veterans of this state;(5)  make recommendations to the executive director regarding the improvement of benefits and services to women veterans;(6)  incorporate issues concerning women veterans in commission planning regarding veterans' benefits and services; and(7)  in collaboration with appropriate state agencies, provide information to women veterans on services and resources provided by state or federal agencies and organizations to women veterans.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 325 (H.B. 867), Sec. 1, eff. June 4, 2015.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 579 (S.B. 805), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Govt Code § 434.205 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle C - State Military Forces and Veterans|Chapter 434 - Veteran Assistance Agencies|Subchapter E. Texas Women Veterans Program|Section 434.205. Advocacy and Public Awareness

Sec. 434.205.  ADVOCACY AND PUBLIC AWARENESS.  (a)  The program shall advocate for women veterans and work to increase public awareness about the gender-specific needs of women veterans.(b)  The program shall recommend legislative initiatives and the development of policies on the local, state, and national levels to address the issues affecting women veterans.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 325 (H.B. 867), Sec. 1, eff. June 4, 2015.|
TX Govt Code § 434.206 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle C - State Military Forces and Veterans|Chapter 434 - Veteran Assistance Agencies|Subchapter E. Texas Women Veterans Program|Section 434.206. Collaboration

Sec. 434.206.  COLLABORATION.  The program shall collaborate with federal, state, county, municipal, and private agencies that provide services to women veterans.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 325 (H.B. 867), Sec. 1, eff. June 4, 2015.|
TX Govt Code § 434.207 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle C - State Military Forces and Veterans|Chapter 434 - Veteran Assistance Agencies|Subchapter E. Texas Women Veterans Program|Section 434.207. Research; Dissemination of Information

Sec. 434.207.  RESEARCH; DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION.  (a)  The program shall monitor and research issues relating to women veterans.(b)  The program shall disseminate information regarding opportunities for women veterans throughout the network of entities with which the program collaborates.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 325 (H.B. 867), Sec. 1, eff. June 4, 2015.|
TX Govt Code § 434.208 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle C - State Military Forces and Veterans|Chapter 434 - Veteran Assistance Agencies|Subchapter E. Texas Women Veterans Program|Section 434.208. Education

Sec. 434.208.  EDUCATION.  Through conferences, seminars, and training workshops with federal, state, county, municipal, and private agencies, the program shall provide guidance and direction to a woman veteran who is applying for grants, benefits, or services.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 325 (H.B. 867), Sec. 1, eff. June 4, 2015.|
TX Govt Code § 434.209 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle C - State Military Forces and Veterans|Chapter 434 - Veteran Assistance Agencies|Subchapter E. Texas Women Veterans Program|Section 434.209. Honor and Recognition

Sec. 434.209.  HONOR AND RECOGNITION.  The program shall promote events and activities that recognize and honor the women veterans of this state and women who serve in the military.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 325 (H.B. 867), Sec. 1, eff. June 4, 2015.|
TX Govt Code § 434.210 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle C - State Military Forces and Veterans|Chapter 434 - Veteran Assistance Agencies|Subchapter E. Texas Women Veterans Program|Section 434.210. Facilities

Sec. 434.210.  FACILITIES.  To the extent funding is available for that purpose, the program shall provide facilities as appropriate in support of the program.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 325 (H.B. 867), Sec. 1, eff. June 4, 2015.|
TX Govt Code § 434.211 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle C - State Military Forces and Veterans|Chapter 434 - Veteran Assistance Agencies|Subchapter E. Texas Women Veterans Program|Section 434.211. Funding; Grants

Sec. 434.211.  FUNDING; GRANTS.  On behalf of the program, the commission may:(1)  accept and spend funds:(A)  appropriated to the commission for the operation of the program; and(B)  received from other sources, including donations and grants; and(2)  provide matching grants to assist in the implementation of the program's goals and objectives.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 325 (H.B. 867), Sec. 1, eff. June 4, 2015.|
TX Govt Code § 434.212 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle C - State Military Forces and Veterans|Chapter 434 - Veteran Assistance Agencies|Subchapter E. Texas Women Veterans Program|Section 434.212. Women Veterans Report

Sec. 434.212.  WOMEN VETERANS REPORT.  Not later than November 1 of each even-numbered year, the commission shall submit to the governor, lieutenant governor, and legislature a report on women veterans in this state.  The report may be delivered electronically and must:(1)  estimate the:(A)  number of women veterans in this state;(B)  number of women veterans who contact the commission for assistance; and(C)  number of women veterans who receive assistance from the commission, the Texas Workforce Commission, the Department of State Health Services, and other state agencies;(2)  identify the unique problems faced by women veterans; and(3)  recommend policy proposals, initiatives, and funding levels to address the problems identified in Subdivision (2).|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 579 (S.B. 805), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Govt Code § 434.213 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle C - State Military Forces and Veterans|Chapter 434 - Veteran Assistance Agencies|Subchapter E. Texas Women Veterans Program|Section 434.213. Women Veterans Community Outreach Campaign

Sec. 434.213.  WOMEN VETERANS COMMUNITY OUTREACH CAMPAIGN.  The women veterans coordinator designated under Section 434.203, in consultation with the Governor's Commission for Women, the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, and any other appropriate agency, shall conduct a community outreach campaign to:(1)  provide information relating to and increase awareness of benefits and services available to women veterans;(2)  improve access to benefits and services for women veterans;(3)  increase participation of women veterans in programs that provide benefits and services;(4)  provide information on the significant contributions of women veterans in this state; and(5)  provide information relating to and increase awareness of support groups and other organizations relating to family services, including services for women veterans who are single parents.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 579 (S.B. 805), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Govt Code § 434.214 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle C - State Military Forces and Veterans|Chapter 434 - Veteran Assistance Agencies|Subchapter E. Texas Women Veterans Program|Section 434.214. Application for State Agency Programs, Services, or Assistance

Sec. 434.214.  APPLICATION FOR STATE AGENCY PROGRAMS, SERVICES, OR ASSISTANCE.  (a)  This section applies to a state agency in the executive branch of state government, including a health and human services agency, that provides to adult women in this state a program, a service, or assistance, including the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program, the supplemental nutrition assistance program, the women's health program, Medicaid, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, and a housing program or service or housing assistance.(b)  A state agency shall include in each application for a program, a service, or assistance provided by the agency to adult women:(1)  a space to indicate whether the applicant is a veteran; and(2)  model language informing the applicant that she may be entitled to additional services because of her veteran status.(c)  The commission shall develop the model language required on an application under Subsection (b)(2).  The language must include a link to the veterans website established under Section 434.102 or, for an online application, a hyperlink to that website.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 579 (S.B. 805), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Govt Code § 434.251 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle C - State Military Forces and Veterans|Chapter 434 - Veteran Assistance Agencies|Subchapter F. Veteran Education Excellence Recognition Award Network|Section 434.251. Definitions

Sec. 434.251.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Commission" means the Texas Veterans Commission.(2)  "Institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003, Education Code.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1193 (S.B. 1158), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2014.|
TX Govt Code § 434.252 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle C - State Military Forces and Veterans|Chapter 434 - Veteran Assistance Agencies|Subchapter F. Veteran Education Excellence Recognition Award Network|Section 434.252. Veteran Education Excellence Recognition Award Network

Sec. 434.252.  VETERAN EDUCATION EXCELLENCE RECOGNITION AWARD NETWORK.  (a)  The commission by rule shall establish an award program under which institutions of higher education may receive recognition from the commission for excellence in providing education and related services to veterans.(b)  For purposes of receiving an award under Subsection (a), the commission shall evaluate an institution of higher education regarding, as applicable, the existence and quality at the institution of:(1)  a centralized place for students who are veterans to meet or find assistance and information;(2)  an institution employee who serves as a central point of contact for students who are veterans;(3)  a United States Department of Veterans Affairs work-study program;(4)  admissions and enrollment policies for veterans;(5)  new student orientation and courses for veterans;(6)  a student organization for veterans;(7)  academic support services for students who are veterans;(8)  mental health and disability services;(9)  a housing policy that applies to veterans;(10)  faculty and staff training on issues affecting students who are veterans;(11)  career services for students who are veterans; and(12)  any other criteria considered necessary or appropriate by the commission.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1193 (S.B. 1158), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2014.|
TX Govt Code § 434.253 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle C - State Military Forces and Veterans|Chapter 434 - Veteran Assistance Agencies|Subchapter F. Veteran Education Excellence Recognition Award Network|Section 434.253. Rulemaking Authority

Sec. 434.253.  RULEMAKING AUTHORITY.  The commission may adopt rules as necessary to administer this subchapter.  In developing rules under this section, the commission shall consult with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and institutions of higher education.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1193 (S.B. 1158), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2014.|
TX Govt Code § 434.301 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle C - State Military Forces and Veterans|Chapter 434 - Veteran Assistance Agencies|Subchapter G. Veterans Education Counselors Program|Section 434.301. Definitions

Sec. 434.301.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Commission" means the Texas Veterans Commission.(2)  "Institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003, Education Code.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1193 (S.B. 1158), Sec. 5, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 434.302 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle C - State Military Forces and Veterans|Chapter 434 - Veteran Assistance Agencies|Subchapter G. Veterans Education Counselors Program|Section 434.302. Veterans Education Counselors

Sec. 434.302.  VETERANS EDUCATION COUNSELORS.  The commission shall employ veterans education counselors.  The veterans education counselors shall:(1)  work with institutions of higher education and any existing veterans programs at those institutions to:(A)  create a hospitable and supportive environment for veterans;(B)  enhance awareness of and encourage participation in veterans educational programs and commission programs providing other services to veterans, including employment and claims assistance services;(C)  develop programs providing ancillary assistance to veterans based on the unique needs of veterans and their family members;(D)  ensure that veterans successfully complete their education; and(E)  promote the establishment of a student veterans group on each campus of those institutions;(2)  work with local, state, and national veterans groups, including the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion, to promote educational opportunities and benefits to the veteran population;(3)  work with local workforce development boards to:(A)  ensure that the veterans education counselors are aware of available nontraditional educational opportunities, including on-the-job training programs and apprenticeships; and(B)  advise employers of potential opportunities to create on-the-job training programs for veterans;(4)  work with education services officers at military installations to encourage active duty members of the armed forces of the United States and veterans to use federal and state educational benefits;(5)  create and manage publicity campaigns in concert with the commission and institutions of higher education to promote the use of education benefits under the federal Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 (38 U.S.C. Section 3301 et seq.), the tuition exemption program for veterans and their family members under Section 54.341, Education Code, and any other education benefit for veterans or their family members under federal or state law;(6)  support programs to assist students who are combat veterans in readjusting and reintegrating into a noncombat environment;(7)  maintain statistical information regarding demographics of veterans assisted, application success, program completion rates, dropout rates, and reasons for success or failure, as appropriate; and(8)  perform other activities, as assigned by the commission, to enhance the educational opportunities of veterans and their family members.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1193 (S.B. 1158), Sec. 5, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 434.303 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle C - State Military Forces and Veterans|Chapter 434 - Veteran Assistance Agencies|Subchapter G. Veterans Education Counselors Program|Section 434.303. Support From Institutions of Higher Education

Sec. 434.303.  SUPPORT FROM INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.  Each institution of higher education shall cooperate with the commission to provide information, as permitted by law, related to student veterans at the institution, provide access to veteran resource centers or other student meeting areas, and otherwise support the work of veterans education counselors.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1193 (S.B. 1158), Sec. 5, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 434.304 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle C - State Military Forces and Veterans|Chapter 434 - Veteran Assistance Agencies|Subchapter G. Veterans Education Counselors Program|Section 434.304. Rulemaking Authority

Sec. 434.304.  RULEMAKING AUTHORITY.  The commission may adopt rules to implement this subchapter.  In developing rules under this section, the commission shall consult with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and institutions of higher education.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1193 (S.B. 1158), Sec. 5, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 434.351 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle C - State Military Forces and Veterans|Chapter 434 - Veteran Assistance Agencies|Subchapter H. Statewide Coordination of Mental Health Program for Veterans|Section 434.351. Definitions

Sec. 434.351.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Commission" means the Texas Veterans Commission.(2)  "Peer" means a person who is a veteran or a veteran's family member.(2-a)  "Peer service coordinator" means a person who recruits and retains veterans, peers, and volunteers to participate in the mental health program for veterans and related activities.(3)  "Veteran" means a person who has served in:(A)  the army, navy, air force, coast guard, or marine corps of the United States;(B)  the state military forces as defined by Section 431.001; or(C)  an auxiliary service of one of those branches of the armed forces.(4)  Repealed by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 512 (S.B. 27), Sec. 8(1), eff. September 1, 2017.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 324 (H.B. 19), Sec. 2, eff. June 4, 2015.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 512 (S.B. 27), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 512 (S.B. 27), Sec. 8(1), eff. September 1, 2017.|