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House votes to add gold star designation to driver’s licenses for families of fallen service members
Summary
The House passed House File 2761 to allow gold star families to opt into a gold star identifier on driver's licenses, intended to streamline eligibility for benefits and acknowledge sacrifice; the bill passed unanimously in recorded vote.
House File 2761 would add a gold star designation on driver's licenses for families who opt in, allowing easier identification for program eligibility and discounts. Representative from Dallas described the bill and said it followed a conversation with a gold star family in his district; supporters praised the legislation as a dignified recognition and administrative simplification.
Representative McBurney spoke in favor, urging a yes vote. Representative from Dallas moved final passage; the clerk recorded 95 yeas, 0 nays, and 5 absent and declared the bill passed the House.
