Relating to the creation of the School Violence Victims' Compensation Fund.

SB 1710 creates the School Violence Victims' Compensation Fund under Texas Government Code, providing financial assistance to victims of gun violence in Texas public schools. It directly affects students, teachers, and staff injured or killed in school shootings since January 1, 2018, as well as their immediate family members and household members. The bill authorizes specific cash payments: $1 million for deceased victims (paid to surviving family/household), $500,000 for serious physical injuries, $100,000 for mental/emotional disabilities, and $50,000 for physical injuries. Applications must be submitted to the Comptroller, who reviews them within 60 days and pays awards in a lump sum, with compensation being cumulative to other existing benefits.