The bill establishes a new chapter in the Local Government Code titled "Enforcement of School Safety Zones," which introduces regulations for navigation services near school safety zones. It defines key terms such as "school safety zone," "navigation services," and "service provider," and applies specifically to service providers using public funds. A task force of 11 members appointed by the governor will oversee enforcement, identify facilities providing navigation services within 1,500 feet of school safety zones, and ensure compliance with the new regulations. The bill prohibits service providers from offering navigation services at these facilities, with exceptions for emergency shelters and specific facilities, and mandates that the task force notify municipalities and counties of non-compliance.

Additionally, the bill outlines enforcement mechanisms, including civil penalties of $5,000 per day for continued violations and empowers the attorney general to seek injunctive relief and impose penalties. Service providers must cease operations within 30 days if notified of a violation, and municipalities or counties must act to stop non-compliant navigation services. Independent school districts are also restricted from locating new or reopening closed campuses within 1,500 feet of facilities providing navigation services. The task force is required to submit a report of findings and recommendations to the governor and legislature every even-numbered year, with the first report due by September 1, 2026, and the bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Tax Code 321.502, Tax Code 323.502 (Tax Code 321, Tax Code 323)
Senate Committee Report: (Tax Code 321, Tax Code 323)
Engrossed: (Tax Code 321, Tax Code 323)
House Committee Report: (Tax Code 321, Tax Code 323)