House Bill 9237 (H.R. 9237), known as the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act, and its Senate counterpart, S. 4774, are major pieces of legislation introduced in the 119th Congress to modify Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits and health care. The legislation has sparked significant debate, drawing strong pushback from veterans’ service organizations like … Read more
The following is for your information and distribution to your members. Please encourage your members, their families, and their neighbors to exercise their right to vote. Tuesday, May 26, 2026 – Primary Runoff Election Last Day to Apply by Mail (Received, not Postmarked) Friday, May 15, 2026 First Day of Early Voting Monday, May 18, 2026 Last … Read more
The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed the Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act, sending this bipartisan, bicameral legislation to the President’s desk to be signed into law. This bill ensures that veteran disability compensation is not counted as income when determining eligibility for Community Development Block Grant housing assistance, removing a long-standing barrier that has prevented … Read more
The following is from the VVA National Government Affairs Department When America’s veterans are ready to work, Congress should remove the barriers standing in their way. H.R. 4105, the Veterans Energy Transition (VET) Act, creates clear pathways for veterans and military spouses to move from military service into high-demand, good-paying careers in the energy and … Read more
Early voting is underway in Texas for the March Primary. You can early vote til February 27, 2026. In person vote is on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 See the Voters’ Guide Here
The Supreme Court has approved Texas’s GOP-favoring district map for the 2026 midterm elections. The judges argued that the challengers did not prove that race was the primary motive for the redistricting and did not provide an alternative map that would yield the same partisan outcome without racial considerations. Moreover, the judges said the lower court … Read more
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a signature wound of modern service and a misdiagnosed injury of past wars. Too many veterans still struggle to access effective, timely care. H.R. 1336, the Veterans National Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Act, would strengthen access to innovative treatments and help ensure veterans receive pathways to recovery worthy of their … Read more
Thanks to John Miterko For This Information The 89th Texas Legislature’s Second Special Session adjourned on September 3, 2025, with no agreement reached on the ban of consumable hemp products, resulting in the continuation of the previous legal status for these products. Key legislation passed included more restrictive congressional maps, measures for youth campground safety … Read more
September 4, 2025 Thanks to John Miterko For This Information The second special session of the 89th Legislature began on August 15, 2025, almost immediately after leadership in both legislative chambers abruptly ended the first session, having collapsed due to a Democratic quorum break. Still, Gov. Greg Abbott (R) didn’t stop at his initial call. … Read more
From the 8/21/25 Texas Minute daily E-Newsletter. Submitted by John Miterko Texas House Passes ‘One Big, Beautiful Congressional Map’ Growing GOP Advantage Despite the Democrats’ obstruction and two-week quorum-bust, the Texas House passed legislation yesterday afternoon designed to enhance Republican chances in congressional races. As Brandon Waltens reports, the measure now goes to the Senate, where … Read more