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  89R188 SCP-D     By: Raymond H.B. No. 1171       A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to a study on state land use to facilitate health and   wellness for veterans.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  STUDY REGARDING STATE LAND USE FOR VETERANS. (a)   In collaboration with the General Land Office, the Texas Historical   Commission, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the Texas   Veterans Commission shall conduct a study to identify and assess   the use of state land, including state parks, for the purpose of   facilitating health and wellness for veterans.          (b)  In conducting the study, the Texas Veterans Commission   shall:                (1)  identify barriers that limit opportunities to   supplement the delivery to veterans of services for health and   wellness through the use of outdoor recreation on state land; and                (2)  develop recommendations to better facilitate the   use of state land for promoting wellness and facilitating the   delivery of health care and therapeutic interventions for veterans.          SECTION 2.  REPORT TO LEGISLATURE. Not later than November   1, 2026, the Texas Veterans Commission shall submit to the   governor, lieutenant governor, speaker of the house of   representatives, and appropriate standing committees of the   legislature with jurisdiction over veterans' issues a report on the   results of the study conducted under Section 1 of this Act and any   recommendations of the commission related to the study, including   any statutory changes necessary to authorize the use of state land   for the health and wellness of veterans.          SECTION 3.  EXPIRATION. This Act expires September 1, 2027.          SECTION 4.  EFFECTIVE DATE.  This Act takes effect   immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members   elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas   Constitution.  If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for   immediate effect, this Act takes effect September 1, 2025.