Texas HB598 amends financial assistance provisions for survivors of certain Texas military forces members on state active duty.

Texas HB598 amends the Government Code to expand the eligibility for financial assistance to survivors of certain members of the Texas military forces. Specifically, it applies to survivors of members on state active duty, as defined by Section 437.001. The changes in law regarding the death of a member of the Texas military forces apply only to deaths occurring on or after the effective date of this Act, which is September 1, 2025.

Texas HB598 amends financial assistance provisions for survivors of certain Texas military forces members on state active duty.

Texas HB598 amends the Government Code to expand the eligibility for financial assistance to survivors of certain members of the Texas military forces. Specifically, it applies to survivors of members on state active duty, as defined by Section 437.001. The changes in law regarding the death of a member of the Texas military forces apply only to deaths occurring on or after the effective date of this Act, which is September 1, 2025.