Relating to the Texas Freedman's Bureau.

SB 2918 establishes the Texas Freedman's Bureau to help residents trace ancestry to individuals identified as "freedmen" under the 1865 Freedman's Bureau Act (1861-1868). The bureau will create a demographic database, issue freedmen identification cards to certified descendants, and provide legal assistance for reparations claims. It is composed of five governor-appointed commissioners (serving two-year terms) and operates through offices in Bexar, Dallas, Harris, and Travis counties, administratively attached to the Health and Human Services Commission. The bureau expires September 1, 2035, unless extended under the Texas Sunset Act. This bill directly affects descendants of freedmen seeking to verify heritage and access reparations support.