Relating to the creation, distribution, and posting of a veterans benefits and services poster in the workplace.
SB 1562 requires Texas employers with 50 or more employees to display a mandatory veterans benefits and services poster in a visible location at their workplace. The poster, created by the Texas Workforce Commission in consultation with the Texas Veterans Commission, must include practical information on applying for unemployment benefits, contacting the Texas Veterans Commission (including the VA crisis hotline), accessing tax benefits, and obtaining driver's licenses. It also lists state services like education programs, legal assistance, and mental health treatment for veterans. Employers must display this poster starting September 1, 2025, after the commission distributes it by December 1, 2025.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 21, 2025
Last action Apr 2, 2025
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Mar 6, 2025
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Referred to Vet Affairs
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Mar 6, 2025
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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