H.B. No. 2337 proposes to amend the Government Code by adding Section 2204.104, which establishes the authority for the governor of Texas to accept concurrent jurisdiction over United States military installations within the state. This section outlines the process for an authorized representative of the U.S. to apply for concurrent jurisdiction, which can be full or partial, and may include land where no federal jurisdiction currently exists or where jurisdiction was previously ceded to the U.S. The application must include specific details such as the name of the representative, the federal law authorizing the application, and a description of the land involved. The governor's acceptance of the application must be documented in writing and specify the subject matters of concurrent jurisdiction.

Additionally, the bill amends the heading of Section 2204.103 to clarify that while jurisdiction may be ceded to the United States, the state retains the authority to execute legal processes. The bill also includes provisions that protect state agencies and political subdivisions from liability for actions occurring on land where concurrent jurisdiction is established. The act is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses of the legislature or on September 1, 2025, if such a vote is not achieved.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 2204.103 (Government Code 2204)
House Committee Report: Government Code 2204.103 (Government Code 2204)