# Texas Comptroller’s Statewide Procurement Division

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-24**: Three Multi-Mission Aircraft Added — Texas A&M Forest Service announces acquisition of three fixed-wing aircraft for detection and intelligence.
- **2025**: HB500 Appropriation — The Texas Legislature appropriates $257 million for the wildfire aviation fleet.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Texas commits $257M to wildfire aviation fleet as climate risks surge
2026-08-07 15:02:43 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Texas A&M Forest Service adds three multi-mission aircraft, backed by a $257 million state appropriation, to build its first dedicated wildfire aviation fleet. The move reflects a direct adaptation to intensifying wildfire seasons driven by climate change, reducing reliance on overstretched federal resources. As extreme heat and drought worsen, the investment signals a new era of state-level resilience planning.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/texas-wildfire-aviation-climate-adaptation-257m

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