H.B. No. 5308 amends Section 437.054(a) of the Government Code to enhance the authority of the adjutant general regarding the procurement and construction of military facilities in Texas. The bill designates the adjutant general as the decision-making authority for the location and maintenance of military forces and facilities, allowing them to set priorities for construction, renovation, repair, and maintenance of armories and other military facilities. The new legal language inserted into the bill expands the adjutant general's powers to include acquisition and procurement related to construction, rental, control, maintenance, operation, and disposition of military facilities and associated property.

The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, following its passage in both the House and Senate with significant support. The House approved the bill with a vote of 139 in favor and 3 against, while the Senate passed it with a vote of 30 in favor and 1 against.

Statutes affected:
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Engrossed: Government Code 437.054 (Government Code 437)
Senate Committee Report: Government Code 437.054 (Government Code 437)
Enrolled: Government Code 437.054 (Government Code 437)