Relating to the creation and operation of a science park district in certain counties.
What changed between versions
Added a new definition for 'Commission' referring to the Texas Science Park Commission, which was not in the original bill.
Added a new purpose requirement for districts to establish an ecosystem supporting a resilient domestic supply chain to safeguard national and state security.
Changed the acreage requirement from a fixed minimum of 1,000 contiguous acres to a minimum number of acres to be established by the commission at the time of petition.
Added a new requirement that electric generation or storage must be reliable and high-capacity, with an actionable plan if not currently available.
Added restrictions on collaboration with companies owned by entities affiliated with countries designated under the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998.
Modified the temporary board appointment process to include recommendations from the speaker of the house of representatives for some appointments.
Added a sunset provision for the Texas Science Park Commission, which will be abolished on September 1, 2027.
Added an effective date of September 1, 2025, for the Act.
