Tex. Gov't Code § 434.252 · Subchapter F. VETERAN EDUCATION EXCELLENCE RECOGNITION AWARD NETWORK
VETERAN EDUCATION EXCELLENCE RECOGNITION AWARD NETWORK.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) The commission by rule shall establish an award program under which institutions of higher education may receive recognition from the commission for excellence in providing education and related services to veterans.
(b) For purposes of receiving an award under Subsection (a), the commission shall evaluate an institution of higher education regarding, as applicable, the existence and quality at the institution of:
(1) a centralized place for students who are veterans to meet or find assistance and information;
(2) an institution employee who serves as a central point of contact for students who are veterans;
(3) a United States Department of Veterans Affairs work-study program;
(4) admissions and enrollment policies for veterans;
(5) new student orientation and courses for veterans;
(6) a student organization for veterans;
(7) academic support services for students who are veterans;
(8) mental health and disability services;
(9) a housing policy that applies to veterans;
(10) faculty and staff training on issues affecting students who are veterans;
(11) career services for students who are veterans; and
(12) any other criteria considered necessary or appropriate by the commission.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1193 (S.B. 1158), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2014.
Source of truth
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
- Official file
- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.434.htm
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