Supports Changing Local Government Code to authorize counties to enter into Intergovernmental Service Agreements (IGSAs). Under Congressional authority under 10 USC 2679, IGSAs allow closer relationships between military installations and the state/local governments who host them. These relationships result in reduced cost of doing business for the military, thus making a community more attractive for mission retention and growth.
 

Supports fully funding the Texas Military Preparedness Commission’s Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant (DEAAG) to sufficiently continue supporting base redevelopment as well as enhancing military value of active installations. Strengthen the Military Value Revolving Loan Program and assess further aid to our federal military installations to increase military value and to minimize negative consequences of a potential round of BRAC.

Supports Changes to Education Initiatives – Chapter 162 Related to our support for the Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission (MIC3) on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. Recommended changes include

• Requires the establishment of a state council with coordination and support from the Texas Education Agency, Texas Military Preparedness Commission, and Texas Commanders Council.

• In addition to MIC3 requirements, the State Council must include one representative from each of the following: Texas Military Preparedness Commission, a military representative from the Texas Commanders Council, and a military representative from each service branch maintaining an installation in Texas.

• Duties and functions of the State Council include quarterly meetings with reporting requirements, establishment of charter and by-laws, administration, and management of the State's participation in the compact.​​​​​​