S.B. No. 2312 establishes the Texas Advisory Committee on Geopolitical Conflict, which is responsible for developing state security strategies in anticipation of potential geopolitical conflicts. The committee will consist of nine members appointed by the governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker of the house, along with representatives from the Texas National Guard and the Department of Public Safety. It is required to meet quarterly and conduct tabletop exercises to evaluate the impact of geopolitical conflicts on the state, with a report due to the governor by October 1, 2026. The committee will also investigate the state's drug supply chain and threats to critical infrastructure, collaborating with the Health and Human Services Commission and the Department of State Health Services to assess vulnerabilities and recommend alternative sourcing strategies.

The bill outlines the committee's powers, including the ability to consult with external advisors, conduct investigations, and hold hearings. It mandates audits of critical supply chains and allows the committee to accept gifts and grants to support its activities. Confidentiality provisions are included to protect gathered information, but an annual public report summarizing findings and policy recommendations will be made available, subject to security considerations. The committee is set to be abolished on September 1, 2029, and the bill will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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