Relating to the operations of the Texas Military Department.

HB 5283, the Texas Military Forces Modernization and Readiness Act, establishes a dedicated Texas Military Readiness Fund to address critical infrastructure needs for the state's National Guard and military forces. It mandates modernizing 96% of deficient readiness centers, creating a combat training center, and expanding specialized facilities for urban warfare, cyber training, drone operations, and air defense. The bill requires semiannual joint exercises between National Guard units and law enforcement, while prioritizing funding for disaster response equipment, counter-drone systems, and state-controlled training simulators. This legislation directly affects Texas military personnel by targeting facility shortages and enhancing training capabilities to match active-duty standards.