The bill establishes the Task Force on Modernizing Manufacturing within the Government Code, specifically adding Subchapter HH. The task force is created to study the modernization of manufacturing in Texas and will consist of 15 members, including representatives from small, mid-sized, and large manufacturers, experts in automation and digital technologies, and members from various state agencies and organized labor. The executive director of the office or their designee will serve as the presiding officer, and the task force will meet as called by the presiding officer.

The task force is tasked with several duties, including studying the current state of manufacturing, identifying barriers to adopting new technologies, developing recommendations for supportive policies, and evaluating the economic impact of modernization efforts. Administrative support will be provided by the office, and a report detailing the task force's findings and recommendations must be submitted by October 1, 2026. The task force will be abolished, and the subchapter will expire on September 1, 2027.

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