Establishes the Climate Change Impact Assessment Council to study climate change effects in Texas.
The bill creates the Climate Change Impact Assessment Council to assess climate change impacts on Texas residents, natural resources, public health, and the economy. The council will estimate costs, research mitigation measures, and recommend legislation. It will hold public hearings and submit a report by January 1, 2027. The council is composed of members from the Senate, House, and public, including experts in climatology, the state's economy, and land management.
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