(The Center Square) – Four bills have been sent to the governor to strengthen military service programs at Texas higher education institutions, including the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program. One of the bills includes expanded funding for career and technical education programs identified as a legislative emergency priority by Gov. Greg Abbott.
The bills were filed by Republicans and passed the legislature with bipartisan support with multiple cosponsors. They were filed to strengthen opportunities for students pursuing military service, including allowing students enrolled in them with priority registration access, providing them with in-state tuition, expanding financial support for the programs, among other provisions.
The legislative package sends “a clear message that Texas honors and supports those who answer the call to serve,” said state Sen.
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