H.B. No. 1389 establishes a grant program for junior reserve officers' training corps (JROTC) programs in Texas to provide military funeral honors for veterans. The bill adds Section 434.0072 to the Government Code, defining key terms such as "JROTC program," "military funeral honors," and "veteran." It mandates the commission to create a grant program that allows 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 specifies that grant money can be used for uniforms, air rifles (with school district approval), American flags, bugles, audio equipment for TAPS, and training 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 empowered to accept donations to support the grant program. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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