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Committee hears bill to grant temporary Texas licenses for military members and spouses awaiting out-of-state letters
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Summary
Senate Bill 1818 would create a six-month temporary license or certificate for military service members and spouses assigned to Texas installations who are awaiting a 'letter in good standing' from another issuing authority; veterans groups testified in favor.
Senator Hancock explained Senate Bill 1818 would implement a six-month temporary licensing and certification process for military members and spouses who hold out-of-state licenses and are awaiting a "letter in good standing" from the issuing authority. "Some states may take as long as 6 months to issue a letter in good standing... Senate Bill 18 18 would implement a 6 month temporary licensing and certification process for military members and spouses assigned to the Texas military installations that are simply awaiting the letter of good standing," Hancock said. The temporary authorization would allow applicants to work in Texas while they await verification from the other state.
Mitch Fuller, legislative director for the Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Texas, testified in support of the bill and said the measure would help veterans and military families find employment. "...the best way to help, military families and veterans is to help them find a job, make sure they have a job," Fuller said, adding the VFW is in full support of the bill.
Committee members asked clarifying questions about eligibility for service members retiring and moving to Texas; Hancock said the measure would include military spouses and those coming off active duty moving to the state. Public testimony closed and SB 1818 was left pending.
