Requires state agencies to install advanced x-ray systems at Texas-Mexico border crossings to inspect commercial vehicles, increasing state involvement in border security operations.
The department, in collaboration with the Texas Department of Transportation, shall install advanced x-ray inspection technology systems that are non-intrusive at Texas-Mexico international border crossings to inspect commercial motor vehicles, as determined by the Texas Department of Transportation, in order to ensure safe, efficient, and streamlined commercial motor vehicle connectivity.
Mandates installation of non-intrusive x-ray inspection systems at border crossings for commercial vehicles, enhancing state border security and inspection capabilities.
shall install advanced x-ray inspection technology systems that are non-intrusive at Texas-Mexico international border crossings to inspect commercial motor vehicles
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Governor
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Status: Died (session ended)
Last action
2025-04-07: Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Filed
2025-03-14
Committee
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Why the model tagged it this way: The bill requires the Texas Department of Public Safety (department) and TxDOT to install advanced x-ray systems at Texas-Mexico border crossings for inspecting commercial motor vehicles, which expands state border security and immigration enforcement operations through enhanced inspection technology and coordination with federal agencies.
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