87R6203 MWC-D
By: Pacheco H.B. No. 1663
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to state recognition of the Tap Pilam Coahuiltecan Nation.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. The heading to Title 11, Government Code, is
amended to read as follows:
TITLE 11. STATE SYMBOLS, RECOGNITIONS, AND HONORS; PRESERVATION
SECTION 2. The heading to Subtitle A, Title 11, Government
Code, is amended to read as follows:
SUBTITLE A. STATE SYMBOLS, RECOGNITIONS, AND HONORS
SECTION 3. Subtitle A, Title 11, Government Code, is
amended by adding Chapter 3107 to read as follows:
CHAPTER 3107. STATE RECOGNITION
Sec. 3107.001. STATE RECOGNITION OF NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN
TRIBE. (a) The Tap Pilam Coahuiltecan Nation is designated and
recognized by this state as a Native American Indian Tribe
exercising substantial governmental powers and duties.
(b) The tribe is recognized as eligible for all programs,
services, and other benefits provided to state-recognized Native
American Indian Tribes by the United States, this state, or any
other state because of the tribe members' status as Native American
Indians.
SECTION 4. This Act takes effect September 1, 2021.