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This bill formally recognizes the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas as a Native American Indian Tribe with substantial governmental powers and duties, amending the Texas Government Code to add a new chapter specifically designating the tribe's state recognition. The bill updates the headings of Title 11 and Subtitle A to include the term "recognitions" and establishes that the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas is now eligible for all programs, services, authorizations (including marketing and sales authorizations), and other benefits provided to state-recognized Native American Indian Tribes by the United States, Texas, or any other state, based on the tribe members' status as Native American Indians. The provisions of this bill will take effect on September 1, 2025, which provides time for administrative preparation and implementation of the recognition.

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