Relating to the study of plant disease and pest outbreaks by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.

HB 1277 requires the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service to annually study all plant disease and pest outbreaks in Texas, tracking their duration, resolution methods, and relevant details. The service must publish yearly reports online by January 1 and submit a comprehensive policy recommendations report by January 1, 2028. This bill directly affects Texas agricultural producers and the Extension Service, which will conduct the studies and reporting. The law expires January 31, 2028, and passed the Texas Legislature on May 7, 2025.