HB 293 — A prohibition on agreements to use state park property f
This bill covers a prohibition on agreements to use state park property for border security infrastructure or related improvements.
This bill covers a prohibition on agreements to use state park property for border security infrastructure or related improvements.
Author: Bucy. Filed: 11/09/2026 (H Filed). Caption: “Relating to a prohibition on agreements to use state park property for border security infrastructure or related improvements.”
Subjects: Aliens (I0032), Parks & Wildlife--Parks (I0555). Council document: see the Legislature history page.
Full bill text (Introduced)
Official text from the Texas Legislature. Bill history for HB 293 · Bill text (HTML).
90R2915 BEE-D By: Bucy H.B. No. 293 relating to a prohibition on agreements to use state park property for border security infrastructure or related improvements.
SECTION 1. Chapter 22, Parks and Wildlife Code, is amended by adding Subchapter A to read as follows: SUBCHAPTER A. PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO STATE PARKS GENERALLY Sec. 22.001. PROHIBITION ON AGREEMENTS TO USE STATE PARK PROPERTY FOR BORDER SECURITY INFRASTRUCTURE. (a) In this section, "border security infrastructure" has the meaning assigned by Section 11.38, Tax Code. (b) The department or the commission may not enter into an agreement authorizing the use of state park property for the construction, operation, or maintenance of border security infrastructure or related improvements unless expressly authorized by an act of the legislature.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this Act takes effect September 1, 2027.
Sources: Texas Legislature, Today's Filed Bills in the House (11/09/2026), HB 293; 90th Legislature BillLookup history and Introduced bill text.