The bill, S.B. No. 1271, seeks to establish the authority of the Texas governor to accept concurrent jurisdiction over United States military installations within the state. It introduces a new section, 2204.104, to the Government Code, which outlines the process for the governor to accept such jurisdiction upon written application from an authorized representative of the United States. The bill defines key terms such as "political subdivision," "state agency," and "status offense," and specifies the requirements for the application, including the identification of the subject matter for which concurrent jurisdiction is sought and the necessary documentation to support the request.

Additionally, the bill amends the heading of Section 2204.103 to reflect the retention of authority to execute legal processes while ceding jurisdiction to the United States. It clarifies that the establishment of concurrent jurisdiction takes effect upon the governor's filing of the necessary documents with the secretary of state, and it stipulates that the state will not be liable for acts or omissions occurring on the land under concurrent jurisdiction. The bill is set to take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote from both houses; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 2204.103 (Government Code 2204)