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TX SB135
Bill
Status
Introduced
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Bob Hall
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AI Summary
- Creates the Texas Division of Homeland Security as a permanent division within the Department of Public Safety that cannot be abolished
- Requires the DPS director to appoint a chief to serve as the division's chief administrative officer
- Authorizes the division to conduct border security operations along the Texas-Mexico border, including law enforcement operations, intelligence gathering and analysis, and surveillance using cameras, unmanned aircraft, and other technologies
- Grants the division power to coordinate and command state agencies in border security operations, as well as coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies including tactical teams
- Empowers the division to detect and interdict illegal entry, human smuggling, and controlled substance smuggling, and to provide training and education programs for employees and agency partners
- Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the creation, operation, and powers of the Texas Division of Homeland Security.
State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
Last Action
Referred to Border Security
2/3/2025
Committee Referrals
Border Security2/3/2025
Full Bill Text
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