Bill > HB3773

This bill authorizes the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) to transfer approximately 15 acres of state-owned land in Walker County to the county for the specific purpose of constructing a justice center. The transfer comes with strict conditions: Walker County must use the property exclusively for a justice center within 10 years, or ownership will automatically revert back to TDCJ. If the county uses the land for any purpose other than a justice center before that 10-year period, the property will also automatically return to TDCJ. The bill provides detailed legal description of the specific tract of land, including precise boundary measurements and geographical references. The legislation includes a standard legislative provision that it will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both houses of the Texas Legislature, or otherwise will become effective on September 1, 2025. The bill also specifically notes that standard state land transfer regulations (Sections 31.158 and 31.159 of the Natural Resources Code) do not apply to this particular property transfer.

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