Amend CSHB 1 (house committee printing) as follows:

(1)  In Article I of the bill, in the appropriations to the Office of Attorney General (page I-3), reduce the General Revenue Fund appropriations to Strategy A.1.1, Legal Services, by $400,000 for the state fiscal biennium ending August 31, 2025.

(2)  In Article III of the bill, increase the appropriation by the amount of $200,000 in fiscal year 2024 and $200,000 in fiscal year 2025 to Texas A&M University (page III-94) for the Office of the State Climatologist for state fiscal biennium ending August 31, 2025, for the purpose of funding the office for consult services it provides to the Texas Railroad Commission and the Public Utility Commission and other general services to the state. Within the bill pattern, add these funds to the following new non-formula support item strategy:

C.____.____.  Strategy: Office of the State Climatologist

(3)  Adjust totals and methods of financing accordingly.