HB 156 — The eligibility of a service member or veteran of the Un
This bill covers the eligibility of a service member or veteran of the United States armed forces to participate in a veterans treatment court program based on citizenship status.
This bill covers the eligibility of a service member or veteran of the United States armed forces to participate in a veterans treatment court program based on citizenship status.
Author: Garcia, Josey. Filed: 11/09/2026 (H Filed). Caption: “Relating to the eligibility of a service member or veteran of the United States armed forces to participate in a veterans treatment court program based on citizenship status.”
Subjects: Aliens (I0032), Courts--General (I0160), Mental Health & Substance Abuse (I0019), Military & Veterans (I0535). Council document: see the Legislature history page.
Full bill text (Introduced)
Official text from the Texas Legislature. Bill history for HB 156 · Bill text (HTML).
90R4061 EMS-D By: Garcia of Bexar H.B. No. 156 relating to the eligibility of a service member or veteran of the United States armed forces to participate in a veterans treatment court program based on citizenship status.
SECTION 1. Section 124.002, Government Code, is amended by adding Subsection (c-1) to read as follows: (c-1) Access to a veterans treatment court program may not be limited or denied to a veteran or member of the United States armed forces under Subsection (a) solely based on the veteran's or member's citizenship status.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2027.
Sources: Texas Legislature, Today's Filed Bills in the House (11/09/2026), HB 156; 90th Legislature BillLookup history and Introduced bill text.