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TX HB4230

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

William Metcalf

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Bicentennial Trail, a hike and bike trail network connecting the Alamo to the State Capitol, with additional connections to Barton Springs, San Marcos Springs, Comal Springs, and San Antonio Springs

  • Texas General Land Office is responsible for coordinating trail establishment, with a target completion date of January 1, 2036

  • Land office must enter memoranda of understanding with political subdivisions, nonprofit organizations, Parks and Wildlife Department, Texas Department of Transportation, and other entities for trail development and maintenance

  • Real property for the trail cannot be acquired through eminent domain; property acquired by the state may only be used for Bicentennial Trail purposes

  • Parks and Wildlife Department is responsible for maintaining any real property it acquires for the trail; the coordination provisions expire September 1, 2037

Legislative Description

Relating to the establishment of a hike and bike trail to be known as the Bicentennial Trail.

Property Interests

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Economic Development5/5/2025
Culture, Recreation & Tourism3/31/2025

Full Bill Text

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