S.B. No. 1271 amends the Government Code by adding Section 2204.104, which establishes the authority for the state of Texas to accept concurrent jurisdiction over United States military installations. This section allows the governor to accept such jurisdiction upon written application from an authorized representative of the United States, specifying the land involved and the subject matters for which concurrent jurisdiction is sought. The bill outlines the requirements for the application, including the identification of the representative, the subject matters, and the necessary documentation regarding land ownership. It also stipulates that the governor's acceptance must be in writing and include a termination procedure for the concurrent jurisdiction.

Additionally, the heading of Section 2204.103 is amended to reflect the retention of authority to execute legal processes while ceding jurisdiction to the United States. The bill provides that state agencies and political subdivisions are not liable for acts or omissions occurring on land where concurrent jurisdiction is established. The act will 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)
Senate Committee Report: Government Code 2204.103 (Government Code 2204)
Engrossed: Government Code 2204.103 (Government Code 2204)
House Committee Report: Government Code 2204.103 (Government Code 2204)
Enrolled: Government Code 2204.103 (Government Code 2204)