Legislative Interim Reports

Charge #5:

Study the implementation of SB 462 (83R). Examine which counties currently have veterans courts, as well as veterans courts in other states, and determine how those programs are working and whether these courts provide additional services or resources for veterans. Make appropriate   recommendations. (Joint charge with the House   Committee on Defense and Veterans' Affairs)

CHARGE #4:

Monitor the implementation of SB 1940 (81R), which established veterans court programs in Texas, and examine the link between combat stress disorders of war veterans, including posttraumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury, and the onset of criminal behavior. (Joint Interim Charge with House Committee on Defense and Veterans' Affairs)

CHARGE #2(B):

Examine the use of prosecutorial discretion.

CHARGE FIVE:

Monitor the implementation of SB 1940 (81R), which established veterans court programs in Texas, and examine the link between combat stress  disorders of war veterans, including post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury, and the onset of criminal behavior. Joint Interim Charge with House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence Subcommittee Members: Vaught, Chair; Farias and Ortiz, Jr.

CHARGE 5:

Study the operations of specialty courts. Determine whether additional specialty courts should be considered to address needs within specific populations. Review specialty court methods and best practices that have been implemented for specialty courts in other states, including their impact on judicial efficiency.