Relating to state recognition of the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas.

This bill establishes state recognition for the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas under Texas law. It creates a new Chapter 3102 in the Government Code, designating the tribe as a Native American Indian Tribe with substantial governmental authority. The recognition makes the tribe eligible for all state programs, services, and benefits available to other state-recognized tribes, including marketing/sales authorizations. The law takes effect on September 1, 2025.