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 outlines the process for the governor to accept such jurisdiction upon written application from an authorized representative of the United States. The application can seek full or partial concurrent jurisdiction and must include specific details such as the subject matters involved, evidence of land ownership, and a description of the land. Additionally, the governor's acceptance must be documented in writing and include a termination procedure for the concurrent jurisdiction.

The bill also 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. Furthermore, it stipulates that state agencies and political subdivisions are not liable 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 or on September 1, 2025, if that vote is not achieved.

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)