Texas creates Institute for Animal Health Research and Response under Texas A&M University

Original title: Relating to the creation of the Institute for Animal Health Research and Response.

Last action · August 4, 2025: FiledSponsors: Stan Kitzman and 36 others

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What This Bill Proposed

HB 273 establishes the Institute for Animal Health Research and Response as a component of Texas A&M University managed by , effective September 1, 2025.

Why it matters

Establishes a new state research entity to study animal diseases and parasitic insects, contingent upon specific legislative appropriations or available system funds.

Who It Would Have Affected

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Texas A&M University

Texas A&M University houses the newly created institute and AgriLife Extension takes on management and direction duties.

Directly affected

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

The department is required to partner with the institute to study animal diseases, analyze genetic profiles, and develop treatments.

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Texas Animal Health Commission

The commission is required to partner with the institute on disease research, prevention strategies, and mitigation efforts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What agencies must partner with the institute on research?

The institute must partner with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Texas Animal Health Commission.

Is funding guaranteed for this new institute?

Implementation is required only if the legislature appropriates specific money for that purpose; otherwise, the university system may, but is not required to, use other available appropriations.

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This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · introduced in the House.

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