Relating to the creation of the Climate Change Impact Assessment Council.

HB 866 establishes the Climate Change Impact Assessment Council to study climate change effects on Texas residents. The council, composed of legislative appointees and public experts in climate science, state economy, land management, and tourism, will assess impacts on health, safety, natural resources, and the economy. It must research solutions for climate-driven issues like flooding and wildfires, then recommend policies by January 2027. The council will dissolve after submitting its final report, with membership appointments required by December 2025.