HB 354

Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.

Principle Criteria

Free Enterprise

Property Rights

Personal Responsibility

Limited Government

Individual Liberty

Digest

HB 354 aims to bolster border security measures by establishing a Border Protection Unit under the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to address criminal activities and public health threats near the Texas-Mexico border. The bill grants authority to the unit to take preventive actions, including deterring unauthorized border crossings, implementing public health measures, and overseeing the construction of border barriers. It also establishes criminal and civil penalties for trespassing across the Texas border and mandates the monitoring of certain offenders. The bill creates a Legislative Border Safety Oversight Committee to guide state policies and enhance border safety initiatives.

Author (1)

Briscoe Cain

Co-Author (13)

Cody Harris Richard Hayes Andy Hopper Lacey Hull Helen Kerwin Marc LaHood William Metcalf Brent Money Matt Morgan Katrina Pierson Joanne Shofner Shelby Slawson Tony Tinderholt

Contact the Author

Rep. Briscoe Cain

Capitol Phone:

(512) 463-0733

Capitol Office:

EXT E1.320

E-Mail:

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