The bill, S.B. No. 635, aims to provide supplemental pay for members of the Texas military forces who experience economic hardship due to their military service. It amends existing provisions in the Government Code, specifically Sections 437.220(a), (b), and (c), to replace references to the "National Guard" with "military forces." This change broadens the eligibility for supplemental pay to all members of the Texas military forces, not just those in the National Guard. The bill establishes a supplemental military duty pay account within the general revenue fund, which can be funded through appropriations, gifts, and grants.

Under the amended provisions, eligible members can receive supplemental pay to alleviate economic hardship, limited to the lesser of the amount needed to address the hardship or the difference between lost civilian income and military pay. The bill specifies that these changes apply to military duty occurring on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025, while maintaining the applicability of previous laws for military duty that occurred before this date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 437.220 (Government Code 437)