HB 821 establishes the Texas Grocery Access Investment Fund Program, designed to finance the construction, rehabilitation, or expansion of grocery stores in underserved low- and moderate-income areas. The program, administered through public-private partnerships, includes loans, grants, and forgivable loans aimed at improving access to healthy foods. The fund will be supported by legislative appropriations, grants, and other sources, with a focus on promoting local hiring and the sale of Texas-grown produce and meats. The Act takes effect September 1, 2025​.