H.B. No. 1437 establishes a Task Force on Pollinator Health within the Texas Agriculture Code, specifically adding Section 131.011. The task force will be appointed by the governor and will consist of various members, including experts in pollinator health, representatives from advocacy groups for agriculture and nurseries, a certified master gardener, a beekeeper, and a specialist from the Parks and Wildlife Department. The task force is tasked with examining issues related to pollinator health, such as developing new pollinator habitats, studying successful public education plans from other states, and investigating data collection methods for pollinator populations.

The bill outlines the operational structure of the task force, including quorum requirements, the election of a presiding officer, and the ability to adopt bylaws. It mandates that the task force submit a report, potentially including legislative recommendations, to the relevant legislative committees by October 1, 2026, with the possibility of interim progress reports. Additionally, it specifies that members will not receive compensation but may be reimbursed for expenses. The task force is set to expire on December 31, 2026, and the governor is required to appoint its members by October 1, 2025.

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