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TX SB1520
Bill
Status
2/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Donna Campbell
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AI Summary
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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
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Assigns the General Land Office responsibility to coordinate trail establishment by January 1, 2036, promoting outdoor recreation, environmental stewardship, and Texas historical and cultural heritage
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Requires the Land Office to enter memoranda of understanding with political subdivisions, nonprofit organizations, Texas Department of Transportation, and Parks and Wildlife Department for trail development and maintenance
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Prohibits acquisition of property through eminent domain for the trail; real property acquired must be used only for Bicentennial Trail purposes
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Parks and Wildlife Department is responsible for maintaining state-acquired trail property; the coordination provisions expire September 1, 2037, but existing memoranda remain valid
Legislative Description
Relating to the establishment of a hike and bike trail to be known as the Bicentennial Trail.
Property Interests
Last Action
Co-author authorized
5/14/2025