Creates a new state division that may conduct border security operations including surveillance, detection, and interdiction of illegal entry of individuals from foreign nations, so more state immigration enforcement.
The division may conduct border security operations along the Texas-Mexico border, including: (4) surveillance and detection of criminal activity, including illegal entry of individuals from foreign nations and the smuggling of individuals and controlled substances, using cameras, unmanned aircraft, and other technologies;
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Creates a new state division that may coordinate local, state, and federal agencies conducting border security operations, so more state-federal cooperation on immigration enforcement.
(6) coordination of local, state, and federal agencies conducting border security operations, including tactical operations such as special response teams, brush teams, and special weapons and tactics teams;
Why the model tagged it this way: The bill creates a Texas Division of Homeland Security with explicit authority to conduct and coordinate border security operations focused on illegal entry, smuggling, and related criminal activity at the Texas-Mexico border, expanding state immigration enforcement and state-federal cooperation. No provisions address firearms, transgender issues, abortion, or custody/support.
Related bills
HB111Relating to a prohibition on the installation or construction of border security infrastructure on state park property.↓Restricts immigration enforcement Filed
HB137Relating to employment practices of governmental entities, state and local contractors, and private employers in this state regarding the le↑Expands immigration enforcement↑Expands immigration enforcement Filed
SB49Relating to border protection and economic development services, programs, and other measures, including measures to recruit health care pro↑Expands immigration enforcement↑Expands immigration enforcement Filed
SB273Relating to a prohibition on the installation or construction of border security infrastructure on state park property.↓Restricts immigration enforcement↓Restricts immigration enforcement Filed