WATCH: State Rep. James Whiteâs proposed HB 1553 would evaluate veterans courts
WATCH: State Rep. James Whiteâs proposed HB 1553 would evaluate veterans courts By Gary Bass and Jeremy Thomas | February 5, 2021 at 1:35 PM CST - Updated February 8 at 12:55 AM
AUSTIN, Texas (KTRE) - Texas House Bill 1553 is designed to evaluate the effectiveness of veteransâ treatment court programs in the state.
State Rep. James White discussed the bill during an East Texas Now interview with KTREâs Jeremy Thomas Friday morning.
White represents Hardin, Jasper, Newton, Polk, and Tyler counties. The speaker of the Texas House recently passed down the committee assignments for the upcoming 87th Legislative Session, and White will chair the Homeland Security and Public Safety Community and serve as a member of the Corrections and Redistricting committees.