TX SB1645

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center must conduct a comprehensive study on health, nutrition, physical activity, and chronic health issues in Texas using data from the preceding 50 years

The study must analyze historical changes in dietary habits including consumption of whole foods, processed foods, sweetened beverages, high fructose corn syrup, and industrial seed oils, as well as the expansion of the fast food industry

Research must track prevalence of chronic diseases across demographics including obesity, Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's, mental health disorders, autism, infertility, and diet-related cancers

The study must evaluate "blue zones" (regions with highest centenarian populations) to identify best practices for longevity, and analyze state/federal healthcare spending trends for Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP, and private insurance costs

Report due to Health and Human Services Commission and relevant legislative committees by September 1, 2026; state agencies including DSHS, HHSC, Department of Agriculture, and Texas Education Agency must provide assistance upon request