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HB 2210

Relating to inclusion of the United States Space Force in United States military and veteran statutory definitions.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Ben Bumgarner

Texas bill updates military and veteran statutory definitions to include U.S. Space Force members, ensuring consistent benefit eligibility with other service branches.

Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
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Bill Summary · HB 2210

Legislative bill overview

HB 2210 updates Texas statutory definitions of "United States military" and "veteran" to explicitly include the United States Space Force as a military branch. The Space Force was established as an independent service branch in 2019, but many state laws had not been updated to reflect this organizational change. This bill ensures Space Force members and veterans receive the same statutory protections and benefits as other military service members under Texas law.

Why is this important

As the Space Force grows and more Texans serve in this branch, outdated statutory language could inadvertently exclude Space Force members from military and veteran benefits, services, and protections that Texas provides. The bill addresses a technical gap between federal military structure and state law, ensuring consistent treatment across all service branches.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of updates needed: The bill may need companion legislation in other Texas statutes if "military" and "veteran" definitions appear in multiple codes or agency regulations
  • Cost implications: Expanding veteran benefit eligibility could have budgetary impacts on state programs, though Space Force membership is still relatively small
  • Implementation details: Clarity needed on effective date and whether this applies retroactively to Space Force members who separated before the bill's passage

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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