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HB 4469 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the creation of the Texas Advanced Research Institute.

HB 4469 creates the Texas Advanced Research Institute (TARI) within the governor's office to advance research in key fields like energy, medicine, and biotechnology. The institute will make grants to public and private institutions for research, development, and commercializing results, while coordinating a statewide research plan and overseeing grant compliance. It aims to boost Texas' research investment returns and workforce development for future jobs. The institute has a sunset provision, ending on September 1, 2037, unless extended under the Texas Sunset Act.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExplicitly funds energy research via TARI grants, lists 'Energy--General' as a key subject, and aims to advance energy R&D for workforce development.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill funds medical/biotech research via TARI grants, advancing healthcare innovation under Health--General subject category (I0385).85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Apr 2025
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Introduced Apr 3, 2025 Last action Apr 3, 2025
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Apr 3, 2025
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Matt Morgan
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