Relating to the concurrent jurisdiction of this state over United States military installations with respect to certain subject matters.

Contracts

• Governing Law Clauses: Review all vendor agreements and employment contracts for staff based on military installations. Ensure "Governing Law" clauses account for Texas state jurisdiction, not just Federal Enclave law.
• MOU Alignment: If you subcontract for a municipality providing services on-base (e.g., utilities, waste), your service agreements may require amendment to align with new Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) established between the local government and the base commander.

Hiring/Training

• Incident Response Protocols: Update site manager training. In the event of a workplace crime or altercation, staff must know whether to contact Military Police, the County Sheriff, or both. Jurisdiction will depend on the specific "subject matters" accepted by the Governor for that base.
• HR & Background Checks: Adjust HR procedures for on-base employees. Disciplinary actions involving criminal conduct may now result in state-level prosecution rather than federal processing, altering how arrests and convictions appear on background screenings.

Reporting & Record-Keeping

• Jurisdictional Verification: You must establish a process to periodically verify the jurisdictional status of the bases where you operate. This requires checking records with the County Clerk in the county where the installation is located to see if an "Acceptance of Jurisdiction" has been filed.
• Metes and Bounds: Maintain precise maps of your work sites. The jurisdiction transfer may apply only to specific parcels (defined by metes and bounds) within the installation.

Fees & Costs

• Insurance Premiums: Consult your broker regarding General Liability policies. While the State retains immunity under this bill, private contractors do not. Plaintiffs may leverage state tort laws now applicable on-base to target contractors, potentially necessitating higher coverage limits.