Relating to certain governmental operations affecting the border region.

HB 1240 standardizes the definition of the "Texas-Mexico border region" across multiple state laws by specifying the exact list of 48 counties (including Hidalgo, El Paso, Webb, and others) that constitute this area. The bill amends sections of the Government Code, Education Code, Health and Safety Code, and Transportation Code to consistently reference this defined border region for program eligibility and administrative purposes. This affects state agencies and programs that operate within the border region, such as education pilot programs requiring placement in the defined area. The bill does not create new programs but ensures uniformity in how the border region is identified in state law, effective June 20, 2025.