All Roll Calls
Yes: 360 • No: 54
TexasHB 423089th Legislature Regular SessionHouse
Relating to the establishment of a hike and bike trail to be known as the Bicentennial Trail.
Sponsored By: Donna Campbell (Republican), Lulu Flores, Carrie Isaac, Trey Martinez Fischer, Will Metcalf
Signed by Governor
Parks & Wildlife--GeneralParks & Wildlife--ParksProperty Interests--Real PropertyPublic Lands, Buildings & ResourcesGENERAL LAND OFFICEPARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENTTRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Landowners protected from forced trail purchases
The law bars the state and other entities from using eminent domain to complete a Bicentennial Trail route. They cannot force owners to sell needed land or property rights through that process. This protection takes effect September 1, 2025, and its governing section expires September 1, 2037.
New Texas trail for walkers and bicyclists
Effective September 1, 2025, the law establishes the Bicentennial Trail network exclusively for pedestrians and bicyclists. It connects the Alamo and State Capitol, with links to Barton Springs, San Marcos Springs, Comal Springs, and San Antonio Springs. The Texas General Land Office must coordinate the network and work to ensure it is established by January 1, 2036. The office can make agreements with local governments, nonprofits, state agencies, and others covering development, upkeep, land purchases, and conservation. It can also set rules, including a schedule for acquiring needed land and property rights. These coordination powers expire September 1, 2037, but agreements made under them remain valid. State-acquired trail land is reserved for trail purposes, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department must maintain land it acquires.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Donna Campbell
Republican • Senate
Lulu Flores
House
Carrie Isaac
House
Trey Martinez Fischer
House
Will Metcalf
House
Cosponsors
Sarah Eckhardt
Democratic • Senate
Penny Morales Shaw
House
Erin Zwiener
House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/25/2025
Record vote
Yes: 27 • No: 4
Senate vote • 5/25/2025
Record vote
Yes: 27 • No: 4
Senate vote • 5/25/2025
Record vote
Yes: 27 • No: 4
Senate vote • 5/25/2025
Record vote
Yes: 27 • No: 4
House vote • 5/2/2025
Record vote
Yes: 117 • No: 19
House vote • 5/1/2025
Record vote
Yes: 124 • No: 19
House vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Yes: 6 • No: 0
Senate vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Economic Development
Yes: 5 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025HouseSigned by the Governor
6/20/2025HouseSent to the Governor
5/28/2025HouseSigned in the Senate
5/27/2025SenateSigned in the House
5/27/2025HouseReported enrolled
5/26/2025HouseSenate passage reported
5/26/2025HouseRecord vote
5/25/2025SenatePassed
5/25/2025SenateRead 3rd time
5/25/2025SenateRecord vote
5/25/2025SenateThree day rule suspended
5/25/2025SenateRecord vote
5/25/2025SenateRead 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading
5/25/2025SenateRecord vote
5/25/2025SenateRules suspended-Regular order of business
5/25/2025SenatePlaced on intent calendar
5/25/2025SenateCo-sponsor authorized
5/25/2025SenateCommittee report printed and distributed
5/22/2025SenateRecommended for local & uncontested calendar
5/22/2025SenateReported favorably w/o amendments
5/22/2025SenateVote taken in committee
5/21/2025SenateConsidered in public hearing
5/21/2025SenateReferred to Economic Development
5/5/2025SenateRead first time
5/5/2025Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Committee Report
Introduced
Senate Committee Report
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