H.B. No. 1389 proposes the establishment of a grant program for Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) programs in Texas to facilitate military funeral honors for veterans. The bill amends the Government Code by adding Section 434.0072, which defines key terms such as "JROTC program," "military funeral honors," and "veteran." The Texas commission is tasked with creating this grant program, which will allow JROTC programs to receive training on military funeral honors from various local organizations, including ROTC programs, military honor guards, and veteran service organizations. To qualify for the grant, JROTC programs must submit an application detailing their training sources and intended use of the grant funds.

The bill outlines specific uses for the grant money, including uniforms, air rifles (with school district approval), American flags, bugles, and training costs for instructors. The maximum grant amount is set at $3,500 per school year. Additionally, the commission and the Veterans' Land Board are authorized to promote JROTC programs that receive grants as resources for performing military funeral honors. The commission is also permitted to accept donations to support the grant program. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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