The bill establishes a new grant program under Chapter 56 of the Health and Safety Code, aimed at supporting health care facilities in utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) technology for scanning medical images to detect cancer. The program will be administered by the commission, which is authorized to award grants to qualified applicants, defined as hospitals or health care facilities in Texas that provide medical imaging services. Each grant may not exceed $250,000 and can be awarded to a maximum of five applicants annually. Applicants must demonstrate their commitment by providing matching funds and submit detailed plans for the use of AI technology, including how the funds will be utilized and the expected outcomes.

Additionally, grant recipients are required to submit a report within one year of receiving the grant, detailing the number of images scanned, cancer cases identified, changes in detection rates, and an assessment of the AI technology's effectiveness compared to traditional methods. The bill also allows the commission to accept donations to support the program and mandates the adoption of necessary rules for implementation. The program is set to expire on September 1, 2035, and the act will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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