TX HB1438

Requires the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and the Office of the State Climatologist to prepare a climate change impact report by June 1, 2026, and every four years thereafter, covering potential effects on human health, the economy, infrastructure, water resources, emergency preparedness, government finances, natural resources, agriculture, and recreation

Mandates an annual greenhouse gas inventory tracking emissions from all sources in Texas, establishing a baseline for future projections, identifying emission trends, and breaking down contributions by sector (transportation, electricity generation, industrial, commercial, agricultural, and domestic)

Requires a climate change action plan by December 1, 2026, and every four years thereafter, evaluating cost-effective strategies to reduce or offset greenhouse gas emissions while considering impacts on future energy demands

The action plan must identify areas of disagreement on proposed strategies and recommend legislative changes needed for implementation

Reports and plans must be made publicly available in print and on TCEQ's website, and the action plan must be delivered to relevant legislative committees