Relating to a study by the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center on health, nutrition, physical activity, and chronic health issues in this state.

SB 1645 requires the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center to conduct a study analyzing historical health trends in Texas over the past 50 years. The study will examine dietary changes (like soda consumption and processed foods), physical activity declines, prevalence of chronic conditions (obesity, diabetes, mental health disorders), healthcare spending patterns (Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance), and economic impacts of chronic disease. It will use existing data to track shifts in nutrition, substance use, and health outcomes across demographics. The bill aims to inform future health policy decisions through this comprehensive review of Texas-specific health trends.