The bill, H.B. No. 4053, amends the Natural Resources Code regarding the establishment and funding of state veterans cemeteries in Texas. It modifies the composition of the board responsible for determining the location and size of these cemeteries by removing the limit of "up to seven" locations, allowing for greater flexibility in selecting sites across the state. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the board may utilize funds from the veterans' land fund and the veterans' housing assistance funds for planning, designing, operating, maintaining, enlarging, or improving veterans cemeteries, but explicitly prohibits the use of these funds for land acquisition.

The changes aim to streamline the process of establishing veterans cemeteries and ensure that adequate resources are allocated for their maintenance and improvement. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Natural Resources Code 164.005 (Natural Resources Code 164)