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TX SB2827

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tan Parker

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Texas Quantum Initiative to position Texas as a national leader in quantum computing, networking, and sensing technology and accelerate integration into the state's economy

  • Creates a 7-member executive committee with 3 gubernatorial appointees, 2 lieutenant governor appointees, and 2 speaker appointees serving 2-year terms, with priority given to individuals from quantum design and manufacturing sectors; initial appointments due by October 1, 2025

  • Requires the executive committee to develop an annual strategic plan due December 31 each year and submit a biennial report by December 1 of even-numbered years to the governor and Legislative Budget Board

  • Creates the Quantum University and Business Innovation for Texas Fund as a dedicated account to provide matching funds for state entities including universities, award grants to businesses for quantum projects, and pay for staff support with Legislative Budget Board approval

  • Administratively attaches the initiative to the governor's office, which must provide staff and facilities, and requires the committee to hire an executive director with experience leading academic, commercial, or governmental partnerships

Legislative Description

Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Quantum Initiative.

State Finances

Last Action

Referred to Business & Commerce

4/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Business & Commerce4/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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