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TX SB1520

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Donna Campbell

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Origin

Senate

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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Prohibits acquisition of property through eminent domain for the trail; real property acquired must be used only for Bicentennial Trail purposes

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Economic Development3/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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