S.B. No. 1348 establishes the Texas Advisory Committee on Pacific Conflict, which is responsible for developing state security strategies and policies in anticipation of potential conflicts in the Pacific region. The committee will consist of nine members appointed by various state officials, including the governor and lieutenant governor, and will focus on enhancing the state's command-and-control functions during a conflict. It is tasked with conducting tabletop exercises to assess the impact of a potential invasion of the Republic of China by the People's Republic of China, as well as investigating critical procurements and threats to critical infrastructure. The committee is required to submit a report to the governor by May 29, 2026, detailing identified critical infrastructure, associated risks, and strategies for threat mitigation.

The bill grants the committee the authority to issue subpoenas for relevant witnesses and documents, and it includes confidentiality provisions for the information produced, allowing the governor discretion over certain disclosures. An annual public report summarizing the committee's findings and policy recommendations will be made available, provided it does not compromise state or national security. The committee is set to be dissolved on September 1, 2029, with member appointments required to be completed by October 31, 2025. The act will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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