Bill > SB2312

This bill establishes the Texas Advisory Committee on Geopolitical Conflict, a nine-member committee tasked with developing state security strategies and preparing for potential international conflicts. The committee will be administratively attached to the Texas Military Department and will include members appointed by the governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker of the house, as well as representatives from the Texas National Guard, Department of Public Safety, and Emergency Management. The committee's primary responsibilities include conducting tabletop exercises simulating foreign invasions, auditing state supply chains and critical procurements, investigating potential threats to critical infrastructure, and examining the state's drug supply chain for vulnerabilities. Members will serve two-year terms and are entitled to expense reimbursement but not compensation. The committee is required to produce several detailed reports by October 1, 2026, exploring potential impacts of geopolitical conflicts on Texas, identifying risks to critical infrastructure and supply chains, and recommending strategies to minimize potential damage. The committee will have the power to subpoena witnesses and documents, and while most of its research and findings will be confidential, it is mandated to produce an annual public report that educates the public without compromising state or national security. The committee is set to be abolished on September 1, 2029, and the bill takes effect on September 1, 2025.

Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security

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