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Texas Revamps Vet Program, Excludes Thousands of Businesses

12/7/2025

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The Texas Comptroller restructured the underutilized business program into VetHUB, restricting eligibility to service-disabled veterans.
Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock says the previous program discriminated by race and gender, citing the Equal Protection Clause.
State Sen. Royce West criticizes the change, noting the removal of over 15,000 eligible businesses.
U.S. President Donald Trump pardoned Rep. Henry Cuellar amid corruption charges, while Texas implements laws aiding families experiencing stillbirths.

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Story summary

The Texas Comptroller restructured the underutilized business program into VetHUB, restricting eligibility to service-disabled veterans.
Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock says the previous program discriminated by race and gender, citing the Equal Protection Clause.
State Sen. Royce West criticizes the change, noting the removal of over 15,000 eligible businesses.
U.S. President Donald Trump pardoned Rep. Henry Cuellar amid corruption charges, while Texas implements laws aiding families experiencing stillbirths.