Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Government Code § 662.071: MILITARY SPOUSE APPRECIATION DAY.

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GOVERNMENT CODE
TITLE 6. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
SUBTITLE B. STATE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
CHAPTER 662. HOLIDAYS AND RECOGNITION DAYS, WEEKS, AND MONTHS
SUBCHAPTER C. RECOGNITION DAYS

(a) May 8 is Military Spouse Appreciation Day to recognize the role of the wives and husbands of the brave individuals who serve in the United States armed forces or state military forces. This day commemorates:

(1) the sacrifices military spouses make during the weeks, months, and years a loved one is away from home protecting our freedom; and

(2) the vital support military spouses provide to veterans returning home from military service.

(b) Military Spouse Appreciation Day shall be regularly observed by appropriate programs and activities coordinated by the Texas Veterans Commission.

Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 118 (S.B. 1819), Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2019.

Collected 2026-08-27T01:47:16Z. Source file · JSON

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