HB 5092 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the operation and dissolution of the Lubbock Reese Redevelopment Authority and to agreements between Texas Tech University and the authority.

HB 5092 amends Texas law to clarify the purpose and operations of the Lubbock Reese Redevelopment Authority, which manages redevelopment of the former Reese Air Force Base property. The bill specifically authorizes the authority to develop projects related to national security and critical infrastructure research conducted in collaboration with Texas Tech University, including infrastructure like roads, utilities, and research facilities. It defines key terms like "national security-related technology" to include research funded by the Department of Defense or similar agencies. The authority must dissolve after completing its projects, with the law taking effect September 1, 2025. This bill directly affects the redevelopment authority, Texas Tech University, and property at Reese Air Force Base.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Apr 7, 2025 Signed May 28, 2025
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Engrossed Enrolled · 6 edits · May 28, 2025
MODERATE
This bill updates the Lubbock Reese Redevelopment Authority to modernize its definition of critical infrastructure and national security technology, clarify its powers to support economic development and research, and establish a clear path for transferring property to Texas Tech University before dissolving the authority.
Scope change
The bill expands the authority's scope to include broader definitions of national security technology and critical infrastructure, and adds new powers for the authority to lease port facilities and participate in limited liability companies for redevelopment projects.
DEFINITION

Updated definitions of 'critical infrastructure' and 'national security-related technology' to align with current standards and include technology researched with Texas Tech University.

POWERS

Added new powers for the authority to lease and operate port facilities for air, truck, and rail transportation, and to provide security for port functions.

REQUIREMENT

Modified board composition requirements to ensure directors have experience in national security-related technology or critical infrastructure technology.

TIMELINE

Added a legislative intent section clarifying that the authority should transfer property to Texas Tech University and dissolve after all debts are satisfied.

EXEMPTIONS

Added an exemption for facilities transferred to Texas Tech University from facilities inventory audits until they are placed in service.

ENFORCEMENT

Modified dissolution procedures to allow the authority to continue operating after property transfer if functions are not yet completed.

Floor votes · House May 1, 2025

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
49
Key actions
15
Committee
10
May 28, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by the Governor
executive
May 16, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed in the Senate
upper
May 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed in the House
lower
May 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Senate passage reported
lower
May 14, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
May 9, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee report printed and distributed
upper
May 9, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendments
upper
May 8, 2025
Upper · Passed
Vote taken in committee
upper
May 5, 2025
Committee
Referred to Local Government
upper
May 5, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
May 5, 2025
Introduced
Received from the House
upper
May 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed
lower
May 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed to engrossment
lower
Apr 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
Apr 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably as substituted
lower
Apr 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
lower
Apr 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Committee
Referred to Higher Education
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
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