Committee Membership
Eckhardt, Sarah
Senate District 14
D-Austin
Hinojosa, Adam
Senate District 27
R-Corpus Christi
Committee Efficiency – 89th Legislative Session
| Legislation Referred to Committee | Legislation Voted Out of Committee | Overall Efficiency |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | 12 | 54.54% |
Number of Committee Meetings: 10
Committee Jurisdiction
The Texas Senate Border Security Committee focuses on several key areas related to securing the Texas-Mexico border. Its jurisdiction includes:
- Reviewing and Overseeing Border Security Efforts: The committee examines state and local agency participation in border security, evaluates the impact of transnational criminal activity on commerce, and makes recommendations to strengthen interagency operations against criminal enterprises.
- Supporting Border Security Personnel: It considers the effects on personnel involved in border security operations, especially those who have participated in initiatives like Operation Lone Star. The committee looks into challenges and barriers affecting the recruitment and retention of these personnel.
- Monitoring Implementation of Border Security Legislation: The committee monitors the implementation of relevant legislation passed by the Texas Legislature, such as laws regarding the law enforcement authority of federal border patrol agents, compensation programs for landowners affected by criminal activities, and border operations training programs for local law enforcement officers.
Committee Contact Information
Capitol Location
Sam Houston Building, 340
Phone Number
(512) 463-0276
