Texas SB2938 mandates verification of veteran status for inmates and prisoners, and assists them in applying for federal benefits.
SB2938 requires county jails to verify the veteran status of each prisoner during intake using data from the Veterans Reentry Search Service. It also mandates the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to verify the veteran status of each inmate using federal data. The bill provides assistance to veterans in applying for federal benefits through the Texas Veterans Commission. It also includes provisions for visitation rights, mental health services, and feminine hygiene products for female prisoners.
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