To authorize the conveyance of a parcel of land for use for purposes of a prison in the State of Texas.

1. Adds Sec. 13__. (a)(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (referred to in this section as the "Secretary") may convey to the State of Texas, without consideration, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the parcel of real property comprising the location of the Marlin, Texas, Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center on page 28, between lines 18 and 19

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   Inserted: Sec. 13__. (a)(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (referred to in this section as the "Secretary") may convey to the State of Texas, without consideration, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the parcel of real property comprising the location of the Marlin, Texas, Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

   Inserted: (2) The property conveyed under paragraph (1) shall be used by the State of Texas for the purposes of a prison.

   Inserted: (b) In carrying out the conveyance under subsection (a), the Secretary--

   Inserted: (1) shall not be required to comply with, and shall not be held liable under, any Federal law (including a regulation) relating to the environment or historic preservation; but

   Inserted: (2) may, at the discretion of the Secretary, conduct environmental cleanup on the parcel to be conveyed, at a cost not to exceed $500,000, using amounts made available for environmental cleanup of sites under the jurisdiction of the Secretary.

   Original wording

   On page 28, between lines 18 and 19, insert the following:

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