SENATE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
COMMITTEE:
Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
TIME & DATE:
8:00 AM, Thursday, September 30, 2010
PLACE:
Bexar County Commissioner's Court
CHAIR:
Senator Leticia Van de Putte
The Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs and Military Installations will
meet in a joint hearing with the Senate Select Committee on Veterans Health
at 8:00 am at the Bexar County Commissioner's Court located on the first
floor of the Bexar County Courthouse, 100 Dolorosa Street, San Antonio,
Texas, 78205.
 
The Committee will consider the following:
Charge 2
Examine the potential risk factors for returning service members, which
may contribute to an increase in domestic violence and child abuse cases.
Additionally, determine best practices, including funding options, to
ensure that specific counseling related to these risk factors is available
to and provided for returning service members and their family members
during the initial reunion phase;
Charge 9
(a)Monitor the implementation of $5 million for mental health services
programs for veterans, the military and their dependents, following the
Ft. Hood tragedy;(b)Monitor implementation of constitutional amendments
relating to veterans issues.
Select Committee:
Charge 1
Review the availability and quality of federal health care benefits for
Texas veterans, including VA hospitals, primary and specialty health care
services, and social work services.  Make recommendations to the Texas
Legislature and the Veterans Administration for improving access and
quality of services.
Charge 2
Review the availability and quality of state health care benefits for
Texas veterans, including state supported nursing homes, mental health
services, and other primary and specialty health care services.  Make
recommendations to the Texas Legislature for improving access and quality
of services.
Charge 3
Monitor the BRAC recommended integration of Wilford Medical Center and

Brook Army Medical Center and the subsequent creation of the San Antonio
Military Medical center (SAMCC) to ensure that Texas veterans receive the
benefits they deserve.
Invited and public testimony will be considered.  Public testimony will be
limited to three minutes per person.