H.B. No. 118 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 state officials, including the governor and lieutenant governor, and will focus on enhancing the state's command-and-control functions during such conflicts. It is tasked with conducting tabletop exercises to assess the impact of geopolitical conflicts on state security and critical infrastructure, and must submit reports detailing its findings and recommendations by May 29, 2026. The bill introduces new legal language by establishing Chapter 438 in the Government Code, which outlines the committee's purpose, composition, and powers, emphasizing the need for preparedness against disruptions to supply chains and critical infrastructure.

In addition to its primary responsibilities, the committee will investigate the state's drug supply chain and critical infrastructure in relation to geopolitical conflicts, collaborating with the Health and Human Services Commission and the Department of State Health Services. It will identify prescription drugs sourced from foreign adversaries, assess their efficacy and safety, and evaluate the potential impacts of geopolitical conflicts on the drug supply chain. The committee is also charged with investigating threats to critical infrastructure, developing risk mitigation strategies, and producing a report on its findings by the same deadline. Provisions for confidentiality, public reporting, and policy recommendations are included, with the committee's formation and expiration set for September 1, 2029.

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