Committee Summary
Committee Members (7)
- Chairman: State Sen. Brian Birdwell (R-Granbury)
- Vice-Chairman: State Sen. Pete Flores (R-Pleasanton)
- Members:
- State Sen. César Blanco (D-El Paso)
- State Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa (D-McAllen)
- State Sen. Phil King (R-Weatherford)
Committee Partisan Split
3R – 2D
Committee Efficiency
| Legislation Referred to Committee | Legislation Voted Out of Committee | Overall Efficiency |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | 20 | 64.52% |
Number of Committee Meetings: 9
| Legislation Status | HBs | HJRs | HCRs | SBs | SJRs | SCRs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Referred to Committee | 7 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 2 |
| Voted Out of Committee | 5 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 2 |
| Efficiency | 71.43% | – | – | 59.01% | – | 100% |
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
