Former Army officer and TPPF Senior Fellow Ammon Blair testifies in support of HB 4993, the Texas Military Forces Health and Readiness Act. Drawing on 22 years of military experience, Blair presents alarming statistics showing 68% of service members are overweight or obese, costing $1.35 billion annually in healthcare and lost productivity. He explains how this bill aligns with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s new national push to restore military fitness standards while addressing the unique challenges faced by Texas National Guard and State Guard members.
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