S.B. 35 Veterans Tuition Gap Program Act Amendments

Bill Sponsor:

Sen. Escamilla, Luz
Floor Sponsor:

Rep. Ray, Paul
  • Drafting Attorney: Amy L. West
  • Fiscal Analyst: Spencer C. Pratt



  • Information
    • Last Action: 20 Mar 2017, Governor Signed
    • Last Location: Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
    • Effective Date: 9 May 2017
    • Session Law Chapter: 143
    • Committee Note: The Veterans and Military Affairs Commission recommended this bill. (4-0-1)


Bill Status / Votes
• Senate Actions • House Actions • Fiscal Actions • Other Actions
DateActionLocationVote
12/13/2016 Bill Numbered but not DistributedLegislative Research and General Counsel
12/13/2016 Numbered Bill Publicly DistributedLegislative Research and General Counsel
12/13/2016 LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal inputLegislative Research and General Counsel
1/6/2017 LFA/ fiscal note publicly availableLegislative Research and General Counsel
1/11/2017 Senate/ received bill from Legislative PrintingWaiting for Introduction in the Senate
1/23/2017 Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)Senate Rules Committee
1/23/2017 Senate/ to standing committeeSenate Education Committee
1/24/2017 Senate Comm - Amendment Recommendation # 1Senate Education Committee5 0 2
1/24/2017 Senate Comm - Amendment Recommendation # 2Senate Education Committee5 0 2
1/24/2017 Senate Comm - Favorable RecommendationSenate Education Committee6 0 1
1/25/2017 (11:22:47 AM)Senate/ comm rpt/ amendedSenate Education Committee
1/25/2017 (11:22:48 AM)Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading CalendarSenate 2nd Reading Calendar
1/27/2017 (11:37:09 AM)Senate/ 2nd readingSenate 2nd Reading Calendar
1/27/2017 (11:40:36 AM)Senate/ passed 2nd readingSenate 3rd Reading Calendar29 0 0
1/30/2017 (11:23:59 AM)Senate/ 3rd readingSenate 3rd Reading Calendar
1/30/2017 (11:27:39 AM)Senate/ passed 3rd readingClerk of the House26 0 3
1/30/2017 (11:27:40 AM)Senate/ to HouseClerk of the House
1/30/2017 House/ received from SenateClerk of the House
1/31/2017 House/ 1st reading (Introduced)House Rules Committee
2/1/2017 House/ to standing committeeHouse Health and Human Services Committee
2/15/2017 House Comm - Favorable RecommendationHouse Health and Human Services Committee9 0 3
2/15/2017 (2:09:51 PM)House/ committee report favorableHouse Health and Human Services Committee
2/15/2017 (2:09:52 PM)House/ 2nd readingHouse 3rd Reading Calendar for Senate bills
2/16/2017 (11:38:56 AM)House/ 3rd readingHouse 3rd Reading Calendar for Senate bills
2/16/2017 (11:39:19 AM)House/ circledHouse 3rd Reading Calendar for Senate billsVoice vote
2/22/2017 (10:27:28 AM)House/ uncircledHouse 3rd Reading Calendar for Senate billsVoice vote
2/22/2017 (10:30:11 AM)House/ passed 3rd readingHouse Speaker73 0 2
2/22/2017 (10:30:12 AM)House/ signed by Speaker/ returned to SenateSenate President
2/22/2017 (10:30:13 AM)House/ to SenateSenate President
2/22/2017 Senate/ received from HouseSenate President
2/22/2017 Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrollingLegislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
2/22/2017 Bill Received from Senate for EnrollingLegislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
2/22/2017 Draft of Enrolled Bill PreparedLegislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
3/17/2017 Enrolled Bill Returned to House or SenateSenate Secretary
3/17/2017 Senate/ enrolled bill to PrintingSenate Secretary
3/17/2017 Senate/ received enrolled bill from PrintingSenate Secretary
3/17/2017 Senate/ to GovernorExecutive Branch - Governor
3/20/2017 Governor SignedLieutenant Governor's office for filing