Military - As enacted, recognizes the United States space force as a distinct branch of the United States armed forces by adding the space force to definitions and provisions related to the military. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 6; Title 8; Title 36; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 55; Title 58; Title 62; Title 63 and Title 66.

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History

1. 2026
   1. May 18Pub. Ch. 892Latest
   2. May 18Effective date(s) 05/05/2026
   3. May 5Signed by Governor Bill Lee.Became Law
   4. Apr 23Transmitted to Governor for action.To Governor
   5. Apr 21Signed by Senate SpeakerMajor
   6. Apr 21Signed by H. SpeakerMajor
   7. Apr 20Enrolled and ready for signaturesMinor
   8. Apr 16Subst. for comp. HB.Major
      • Vote recorded FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PREVIOUS QUESTION PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/16/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Lower
      • Vote recorded FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/16/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Lower
   9. Apr 16Passed H., Ayes 77, Nays 11, PNV 0Passed House
   10. Mar 26Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
   11. Mar 23Passed Senate, Ayes 29, Nays 0Passed Senate
       • Vote recorded FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 3/23/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
   12. Mar 23Sponsor(s) Added.Minor
   13. Mar 23Engrossed; ready for transmission to HouseMinor
   14. Mar 20Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 3/23/2026
   15. Mar 17Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
       • Vote recorded SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 3/17/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
   16. Mar 11Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
   17. Jan 21Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government CommitteeMinor
   18. Jan 15Introduced, Passed on First ConsiderationMinor
   19. Jan 14Filed for introductionIntroduced