Texas HB39 mandates the Texas Veterans Commission to collect and report on veteran deaths, including cause, age, race, gender, and occupation.

Texas HB39 requires the Texas Veterans Commission to gather deidentified information on the cause of death, age, race, gender, and occupation of veterans who pass away in the state. Each year, the Commission must compile this data into a report, evaluate it, and submit it to the legislature and publish it online by September 1. The initial report is due by September 1, 2026. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB39 mandates the Texas Veterans Commission to collect and report on veteran deaths, including cause, age, race, gender, and occupation.

Texas HB39 requires the Texas Veterans Commission to gather deidentified information on the cause of death, age, race, gender, and occupation of veterans who pass away in the state. Each year, the Commission must compile this data into a report, evaluate it, and submit it to the legislature and publish it online by September 1. The initial report is due by September 1, 2026. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.