Future of free tuition program for veterans, their children debated

AUSTIN (NEXSTAR) — On Thursday, Texas lawmakers debated a program that gives free college tuition to veterans and their children.
House Bill 3766 would limit the number of students who qualify for the Hazlewood program. Under the proposed legislation, veterans would need to serve four years instead of 180 days before their children are eligible. The bill would also set an expiration date of 15 years after a military member leaves the service.
The bill’s author, State Rep. J.M. Lozano