Proposing a constitutional amendment to include the United States Space Force in references to military service in the state constitution.
HJR 165 proposes amending the Texas Constitution to explicitly include the U.S. Space Force in references to military service. It updates two constitutional sections: Section 40(a) adds "Space Force" to lists of military personnel (like Army, Navy, and Air Force), and Section 72(h) defines "armed forces" to include the Space Force. This change directly affects how military service is referenced in state law, ensuring the Space Force is recognized alongside other military branches. The amendment requires voter approval in a 2025 election. The bill does not create new benefits or policies - only adjusts constitutional wording to reflect the Space Force's status as a military branch.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 26, 2025
Last action Apr 24, 2025
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Total actions
10
Key actions
4
Committee
5
Apr 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
lower
Apr 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recalled from subcommittee
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in subcommittee
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in subcommittee
lower
Mar 26, 2025
Committee
Referred to s/c on Defense & Veterans' Affairs by Speaker
lower
Mar 26, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ben Bumgarner
RRepublican
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