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This bill requires the Legislative Budget Board (LBB) to conduct comprehensive studies every six years on the state's use of buildings and facilities owned, leased, or occupied by state agencies, with the first study due by September 1, 2026. The study will examine the total cost of leased space, opportunities to move agency personnel from leased to state-owned spaces, potential efficiencies and cost savings from consolidating personnel and resources, impacts on state assets, and the benefits of maintaining a comprehensive database of state-owned and leased properties. The bill mandates that each state agency, including higher education institutions, will be required to provide detailed information about their buildings and facilities, including square footage, occupancy rates, utility expenses, and relocation history. The LBB will create a single, accessible database with this information and develop a statewide strategy to ensure adequate utilization of state properties. Additionally, the LBB, State Office of Risk Management, and Texas Facilities Commission will produce maps identifying the locations of state-owned and leased buildings. The goal is to help state agencies identify opportunities to consolidate personnel and resources more efficiently, potentially reducing overall state spending on real estate and improving space utilization.

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