The bill, H.B. No. 1781, establishes the Texas Livestock and Rodeo Education and Continuation Grant Program by adding Chapter 452 to the Government Code. This new chapter outlines the creation of the Texas Livestock and Rodeo Education and Continuation Fund, which will be administered by a newly formed Texas Livestock and Rodeo Education and Continuation Board. The board will consist of seven members appointed by the governor, who must have demonstrated interest in rodeos and county fairs. The fund will be used to support county fairs and local rodeos through grants for facility maintenance, event programs, personnel salaries, and public health and safety initiatives.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the board will meet quarterly, adopt necessary rules for implementation, and submit a biennial report to the legislature detailing the fund's balance, grant disbursements, and economic impact reports. The governor is required to appoint the board members by January 1, 2026, with staggered terms for initial appointments. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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