Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
HB101 establishes the Texas State Guard Professionalization Task Force to evaluate the operational readiness, technology, and facility needs of the Texas State Guard. This legislation imposes no immediate regulatory burdens, fees, or reporting requirements on private sector entities, but it serves as a critical market signal for future state procurement in defense, technology, and construction.
Rep. Ryan Guillen·House Bill·Regular Session
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Standard regulatory changes (effective 2025-06-20). Review during normal business planning.
Affected business types:
lowMinimal cost impact anticipated.
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
No immediate amendments required. Existing Master Service Agreements (MSAs) with the state remain unchanged. However, government contractors should anticipate new Requests for Proposals (RFPs) in late 2026 regarding tactical equipment, logistics, and facility upgrades based on the Task Force’s findings.
No action required. This bill does not mandate new employee certifications or training standards for private employers.
No action required. The reporting burden falls exclusively on state agencies (Texas Military Department, DPS, TDEM, etc.).
None. The Legislative Budget Board anticipates no fiscal implication to the state or private sector at this time.
While this is a study bill, two specific areas of ambiguity require monitoring by Government Affairs teams:
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This bill's path through the Texas Legislature
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Common questions about HB101
HB101 establishes the Texas State Guard Professionalization Task Force to evaluate the operational readiness, technology, and facility needs of the Texas State Guard. This legislation imposes no immediate regulatory burdens, fees, or reporting requirements on private sector entities, but it serves as a critical market signal for future state procurement in defense, technology, and construction.
HB101 was authored by Texas Representative Ryan Guillen during the Regular Session.
HB101 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
HB101 is enforced by Department of Public Safety, Texas A&M Forest Service, Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Division of Emergency Management and Texas Military Department (Adjutant General).
The regulatory priority for HB101 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of HB101 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
HB101 addresses topics including military & veterans, texas a&m forest service, adjutant general, emergency management, texas division of and public safety, department of.
Key dates for HB101: Effective date is 2025-06-20. Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
HB101 primarily affects transportation and logistics companies. These businesses should review the legislation with their legal and compliance teams to understand potential impacts.
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