Honorable Cole Hefner, Chair, House Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB4993 by Isaac (Relating to the improvement of health, fitness, and readiness of the Texas military forces.), As Introduced
Estimated Two-year Net Impact to General Revenue Related Funds for HB4993, As Introduced: a negative impact of ($16,300,000) through the biennium ending August 31, 2027.
The bill would make no appropriation but could provide the legal basis for an appropriation of funds to implement the provisions of the bill.
General Revenue-Related Funds, Five- Year Impact:
Fiscal Year
Probable Net Positive/(Negative) Impact to General Revenue Related Funds
2026
($1,400,000)
2027
($14,900,000)
2028
($1,389,725)
2029
($1,389,725)
2030
($1,389,725)
All Funds, Five-Year Impact:
Fiscal Year
Probable (Cost) from General Revenue Fund 1
2026
($1,400,000)
2027
($14,900,000)
2028
($1,389,725)
2029
($1,389,725)
2030
($1,389,725)
Fiscal Analysis
This bill would require the Texas Military Department (TMD) to establish and post on the department's Internet website baseline fitness standards that align with the fitness requirements of the United States armed forces. TMD would also be required to develop partnerships with fitness facilities to ensure access to fitness professionals to support service members. Additionally, this bill would require TMD to establish fitness centers with specialized equipment, provide real-time health monitoring and establish an integrated health and resilience program including enhanced meal plans within dining facilities. The agency shall also submit quarterly reports to the legislature regarding the activities of this bill.
Methodology
This bill requires the Texas Military Department (TMD) to establish fitness centers for service members with specialized equipment and training programs among other requirements. It is assumed that $16.3 million in General Revenue would be required in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to construct a 27,000 square foot fitness facility located on a 1.6 acre site to implement the provisions of the bill. Once built, 17.0 full-time equivalent positions would be required to staff the facility.
Annual ongoing costs for fiscal years 2028-2030 include payroll ($1,246,725), professional Services ($90,000), consumables ($3,000), utilities ($20,000), travel ($5,000) and other operating expenses ($25,000).
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.