Amend CSSB 1 (house committee report) in Article V of the bill, following the appropriations to the Military Department (page V-51), by adding the following appropriately numbered rider:

____.  Study on eVTOL Aircraft. (a) Using funds appropriated above, the General Land Office shall conduct a study on the resources available for the research, development, validation, and implementation of eVTOL aircraft and similar technologies in this state.

(c)  The study must include recommendations for the creation of an integrated network of facilities to research, develop, field test, validate, and implement the use and manufacture of eVTOL aircraft and similar technologies in this state. The recommendations regarding an integrated network of facilities must specify that the facilities meet or exceed the research and development capabilities of AFWERX.

(d)  Not later than September 1, 2026, the General Land Office shall prepare and submit to the legislature a written report that includes the results of the study.