89R12914 MCF-D     By: Curry H.B. No. 3829       A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to a study to review the animal friendly account.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  (a) In this Act:                (1)  "Animal friendly account" means the account   described by Section 828.014, Health and Safety Code.                (2)  "Department" means the Department of State Health   Services.          (b)  The department, in collaboration with the Texas Humane   Legislation Network, shall conduct a study on the process for   awarding to an organization a grant from the animal friendly   account.          (c)  In conducting the study described by Subsection (b) of   this section, the department, in collaboration with the Texas   Humane Legislation Network, shall:                (1)  analyze the impact of grants awarded from the   animal friendly account on the sterilization of animals owned by   members of the general public;                (2)  evaluate methods to improve the process for   applying for a grant from the animal friendly account;                (3)  determine methods of streamlining the reporting   process for use of grant money awarded from the animal friendly   account;                (4)  assess ways for the department to increase   awareness of the grant awards available from the animal friendly   account;                (5)  solicit comments from individuals who were awarded   a grant from the animal friendly account regarding ideas for   improving the processes described by Subdivisions (2) and (3) of   this subsection; and                (6)  collaborate with any other state and local   agencies as the department determines to be relevant.          (d)  Not later than September 1, 2026, the department shall   prepare and submit to the legislature a written report that   includes:                (1)  a summary of the results of the study conducted   under this section; and                (2)  any recommendations for legislative or other   action.          (e)  This Act expires September 1, 2027.          SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.