HB 1526
AN ACT relating to a study by Texas State University on the expected
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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What This Bill Does
Requires Texas State University to conduct a comprehensive study on the expected impacts of climate change in Texas, focusing on economic consequences, effects on vulnerable industries like agriculture, and potential increases in environmental challenges such as droughts and natural disasters. By December 1, 2026, the university must submit a detailed report to state leadership analyzing the state's preparedness to identify, minimize, and mitigate these climate change effects. The study aims to provide state policymakers with a strategic overview of potential climate-related risks and recommended adaptation strategies.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to a study by Texas State University on the expected effects of future climate change in this state and the preparedness of this state to address those effects. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. STUDY AND REPORT. (a) The board of regents of the Texas State University System shall designate a department or entity at Texas State University to conduct a study on: (1) the expected effects of future climate change in (A) the expected economic ramifications of (B) the expected effects on agriculture and other industries of this state that are vulnerable to climate change; and (C) the expected increase in droughts, natural disasters, and other environmental conditions resulting from (2) the preparedness of this state to identify, minimize, and mitigate the expected effects described by Subdivision (1) of this subsection. (b) Not later than December 1, 2026, Texas State University shall submit to the governor, the lieutenant governor, and each member of the legislature a report containing the results of the study conducted under this section. SECTION 2. EXPIRATION DATE. This Act expires January 1, SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill Sponsors
Legislators who authored or co-sponsored this bill.
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to a study by Texas State University on the expected
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