The bill, H.B. No. 4230, proposes the establishment of a hike and bike trail network known as the Bicentennial Trail, as outlined in a new Subchapter J added to Chapter 31 of the Natural Resources Code. The trail aims to connect significant historical sites, including the Alamo and the State Capitol, while promoting outdoor recreation and environmental stewardship. The Texas Land Office is tasked with coordinating the establishment of the trail, ensuring it is completed by January 1, 2036. The bill also allows the Land Office to enter into memoranda of understanding with various entities, including political subdivisions and nonprofit organizations, to facilitate the trail's development and maintenance.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that real property necessary for the trail cannot be acquired through eminent domain, ensuring that the land is obtained through voluntary means. The Parks and Wildlife Department is designated to maintain the properties acquired for the trail. The provisions of this bill will expire on September 1, 2037, but any memoranda of understanding established under this section will remain valid beyond that date. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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