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TX HB180

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ryan Guillen

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Texas governor to coordinate, develop, and execute border protection agreements with Mexico (United Mexican States) and individual Mexican states to enhance Texas's authority to protect and defend its citizens

  • Allows the governor to appoint one or more individuals responsible for meeting in person with local, state, and federal Mexican authorities to negotiate and execute these agreements

  • Permits governor-appointed representatives to operate within Mexico as practicable while carrying out their duties

  • Requires appointed representatives to comply with Chapter 572 ethics and financial disclosure requirements as if they were state employees

  • Takes effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers, otherwise becomes effective September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to border protection agreements between this state and the United Mexican States.

State Finances

Last Action

Not again placed on intent calendar

5/26/2025

Committee Referrals

Border Security5/8/2025
State-Federal Relations Subcommittee2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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