PART 5. TEXAS VETERANS LAND BOARD
CHAPTER 178. TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERIES
The Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) adopts amendments to 40 Texas Administrative Code §178.5, concerning Burial Eligibility Criteria. The amendments are adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the July 19, 2024, issue of the Texas Register (49 TexReg 5339). The amendments will not be republished.
The amendments extend burial eligibility in Texas State Veterans Cemeteries to Texas Military Forces members killed on state active duty or during state training and other duty, as defined in Chapter 437 of the Texas Government Code.
COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC
The VLB did not receive any comments on the amendments.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY
The amendments are adopted pursuant to Section 164.005 of the Texas Natural Resources Code, which allows the VLB to adopt rules concerning the construction, acquisition, ownership, operation, maintenance, enlargement, improvement, furnishing, and equipping Texas State Veterans Cemeteries.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on November 15, 2024.
TRD-202405564
Jennifer Jones
Chief Clerk, Deputy Land Commissioner
Texas Veterans Land Board
Effective date: December 5, 2024
Proposal publication date: July 19, 2024
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1859
CHAPTER 461. VETERANS EDUCATION
The Texas Veterans Commission adopts amendments to Chapter 461, Subchapter A, §461.20, Definitions and Subchapter B, §461.200, Authority and Purpose without changes to the proposed text as published in the August 30, 2024, issue of the Texas Register (49 TexReg 6725) and will not be republished.
The proposed amendments are adopted to update the rule to add "Space Force" to Title 40, TAC, Chapter 461, Subchapter A, Exemption Program for Veterans and Their Dependents (The Hazlewood Act), Definitions, §461.20(15), Initial Entry Training, and to correct the statutory authority for the Veteran Education Excellence Recognition Award (VEERA) Network in Chapter 461, Subchapter B, Veteran Education Excellence Recognition Award (VEERA) Network.
The Commission did not receive comments regarding the proposed rule amendments.
SUBCHAPTER A. EXEMPTION PROGRAM FOR VETERANS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS (THE HAZLEWOOD ACT)
STATUTORY AUTHORITY
The amended rules are adopted under Texas Government Code §434.010, granting the Commission the authority to establish rules it considers necessary for its administration.
No other statutes, articles, or codes are affected by the proposal.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on November 15, 2024.
TRD-202405527
Kathleen Cordova
General Counsel
Texas Veterans Commission
Effective date: December 5, 2024
Proposal publication date: August 30, 2024
For further information, please call: (737) 320-4167
STATUTORY AUTHORITY
The rule amendment is proposed under Texas Government Code §434.010 which authorizes the commission to establish rules it considers necessary for its administration.
No other statutes, articles, or codes are affected by the proposal.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on November 15, 2024.
TRD-202405569
Kathleen Cordova
General Counsel
Texas Veterans Commission
Effective date: December 5, 2024
Proposal publication date: August 30, 2024
For further information, please call: (737) 320-4167