The proposed bill, H.B. No. 4210, mandates a comprehensive study by the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center focusing on health, nutrition, physical activity, and chronic health issues in Texas. The study will analyze historical dietary habits, physical activity levels, and the prevalence of chronic diseases, utilizing data from the past 50 years. It aims to assess various factors, including changes in consumption patterns of food and beverages, the impact of the fast food industry, and trends in healthcare spending, particularly concerning Medicaid and Medicare. The bill emphasizes the importance of using Texas-specific data, with national data as a secondary option when state-level data is unavailable.

Additionally, the bill outlines the collaboration required from state agencies, such as the Department of State Health Services and the Health and Human Services Commission, to assist in the study. A report detailing the findings must be submitted by September 1, 2026, to the Health and Human Services Commission and relevant legislative committees. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, and will expire on January 1, 2027.