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Digest
HB 176 proposes amendments to Chapter 794 of the Texas Government Code, which pertains to the establishment and provisions of an interstate compact on border security. The bill expands the scope of this compact to mandate cooperation among compacting states on specific issues, including: (1) sharing law enforcement intelligence, (2) constructing physical barriers or surveillance systems on state land, (3) enforcing federal immigration laws, and (4) providing mutual support for the resources necessary to protect the Texas-Mexico border. The compact provisions focus on coordinated efforts to enhance operational control, detect, apprehend, and deflect unauthorized entries, and ensure secure borders through infrastructure and personnel support.
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Contact the Author
Rep. Ryan Guillen
Capitol Phone:
(512) 463-0416
Capitol Office:
CAP 3N.6
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