Texas HB4988 recognizes the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas as a Native American Indian Tribe.
Texas HB4988 amends the Government Code to recognize the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas as a Native American Indian Tribe exercising substantial governmental powers and duties. The bill designates the tribe as eligible for all programs, services, authorizations, including marketing and sales authorizations, and other benefits provided to state-recognized Native American Indian Tribes. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
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