What this is
Texas is forming a council to study how climate change affects our health, safety, and economy.
Texas is creating a new Climate Change Impact Assessment Council to study how climate change affects our state's health, safety, and economy. This council brings together 11 members: two state senators, two state representatives, and seven public experts. The experts include specialists in climate science, business, land management, and tourism.
The council's main job is to understand the real impacts of climate change on Texans. It will assess both what is happening now and what could happen in the future. The council will look at threats like flooding, erosion, drought, and wildfires that climate change may cause or make worse. It will also estimate the costs these threats could bring to our state.
The council will travel to different parts of Texas to hold public hearings. These hearings help gather ideas and information from communities across the state. Members will share what they learn with lawmakers and make recommendations for new laws and rules to protect us.
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By January 1, 2027, the council must submit a full report to the Texas Legislature with its findings and recommendations. The council will dissolve on September 1, 2027, once its work is complete. Appointments will happen by March 1, 2026, so the work can begin soon.
Key details
- Council members: 11 total (2 senators, 2 representatives, 7 public experts)
- Report deadline: January 1, 2027
- Council ends: September 1, 2027
- Appointment deadline: March 1, 2026
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How this affects households
Under $30,000
This council could lead to programs that help protect your family from flooding, heat, and storms that hurt low-income neighborhoods most. You may get better warning systems and emergency help.
$30,000-$60,000
The council's work might result in stronger building codes and disaster planning that protects your home and job. Climate impacts often hit working families hard.
$60,000-$100,000
Research from this council could lead to policies that protect your property value and local infrastructure from climate damage. The impact on your daily budget will likely be minimal.
Over $100,000
This council's recommendations may lead to new regulations on businesses and development that could affect investment returns. You have more resources to adapt to climate impacts on your own.
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