The bill, H.B. No. 3829, mandates a study by the Department of State Health Services, in collaboration with the Texas Humane Legislation Network, to review the process for awarding grants from the animal friendly account. The study will focus on several key areas, including the impact of these grants on animal sterilization, methods to improve the application process, streamlining reporting for grant usage, increasing awareness of available grants, and gathering feedback from previous grant recipients. The department is also encouraged to collaborate with other relevant state and local agencies during this process.

The findings and recommendations from the study must be compiled into a written report and submitted to the legislature by September 1, 2026. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, and will expire on September 1, 2027.