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• You'll see item 3 discusses border security appropriations.
• spent over the last four years on our border security efforts.
• We want that to decrease like you mentioned Representative Texas. has always spent on border security
• We'll start where we left off on border security.
• Border security. Thank you for everything y'all do.

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• Scott has served as the Director of School Safety and Security within the Texas Education Agency.
• The President has talked about how we've secured, how long we've been securing the border.
• Is the border secure at this point? point or how close are we to that?
• Thank you very much. recommended that you give frequent reports about the The Texas-Mexico border, I've
• Texas keep Texas students and staff safe.

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• Additionally, retailers along the Texas-Mexico border can sell fireworks during the celebration of Cinco
• Now, this bill came through Border Security. It did, yes, yeah, on the committee.
• And that's the testimony that we heard in the... ...Border Security Committee.
• The issue of regulating fuel depots in border counties is important to border security, but we must listen
• Yesterday I watched the videotape of the hearing for Senate Bill 2949 in the Border Security Committee

Summary: The Senate opened with an invocation by Pastor Jim Harris of Tilden Baptist Church, followed by remarks from Senator Zaffirini recognizing his service and retirement as an agricultural teacher. The chamber also received a message from the governor on appointments to the Coastal Water Authority Board of Directors. Senators then adopted SR 434 honoring Goodwill Industries of San Antonio’s 80th anniversary, with Senators Gutierrez, Menendez, and Zaffirini praising its workforce training and second-chance employment mission; SR 435 recognizing Dr. Christine Ramos Camacho as Doctor of the Day; and a group of additional resolutions adopted by voice vote. Senator Zaffirini also introduced the McMullen County Day delegation, and Senator Gutierrez introduced the Doctor of the Day. The Senate then took up and passed several bills. SB 1951 addressed penalties for late property rendition filings and removed a financial incentive for appraisal districts; SB 1261 related to financing water supply projects in the state water plan; SB 1620 created a Texas Forensic Analyst Apprenticeship Pilot Program; SB 530 updated higher-education accreditation rules; SB 2183 standardized fireworks sales periods statewide; SB 2368 strengthened the Lone Star Infrastructure Protection Act and added foreign-affiliation safeguards for electricity market participants; SB 1398 limited children without placement (CWOP) practices and added community-based care transparency; and SB 1960 established digital replication rights for voice and visual likenesses. Each of these bills advanced through suspension of the regular order, passage to engrossment, suspension of the three-day rule, and final passage, with recorded votes generally showing strong support and some opposition on a few measures. The chamber also debated SB 825, which would require an annual study of the economic, environmental, and financial impacts of illegal immigration. Senators Middleton, Hinojosa, Gutierrez, and Eckhardt debated whether the study should include positive as well as negative impacts; an amendment to require that broader analysis failed, and the bill was left pending after passage to engrossment. Other measures passed included SB 2010, prohibiting political subdivisions from operating guaranteed income programs; SB 546, requiring reporting and continued implementation of school bus seat belts; SB 586, establishing the Historical Texas Cemetery designation program; SB 1150, requiring inactive oil and gas wells to be plugged or returned to production under a compliance plan; SB 1184, lowering the minimum age of wine eligible for sale by wine collection sellers; SB 2185, clarifying bilingual education allotment funding; SB 1923, making child support follow the child in certain temporary placements; SB 2252, expanding early literacy and numeracy supports and screening tools; SB 1870, barring local decriminalization of drugs; and SB 2405, the major TDCJ sunset bill, which included facility planning, parole and rehabilitation reforms, and an amendment protecting parole board discretion. Most of these bills were adopted after floor amendments and passed with recorded votes, often along party-line or near-party-line divisions.

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• of the Texas-Mexico border region across multiple sections of state law.
• Currently, various statutes use the term border region or Texas-Mexico border region with inconsistent
• HB 1240 resolves this inconsistency by aligning all references to the Texas-Mexico border region with
• by leveraging federal funds along the Texas-Mexico border and up to 62 miles inland.
• To date, we have jointly financed 20 projects with the TWDB along the Texas-Mexico border, 16 of which

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• <03:02:25.920> Clean secure our border. That's it. Clean secure our border. That's it.
• Secure the border. Protect American families. And I'll yield back. I choose secure borders.
• Now, I support a secure border.
• The American people deserve a secure border. They want a secure border.
• They want a deserve a secure border. They want a secure<05:53:23.360> border.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• It was 700 miles from the Texas border originally.
• So that's the fine that was 360 miles south of the Texas border.
• Well, we've got more in a storm in the Gulf approaching the border of Texas with these screwworms, and
• When it came to border security, Texas decided not to wait on Washington to act.
• This state drove border security policy for the nation, along with the legislature and our governor.

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• The American people know it's in our best interest and our national security to secure the border.
• It's in this bill, and this bill secures the border.
• SPEAKER, THIS BILL WILL FUND BORDER SECURITY AND FUND I.C.E.
• They said, can we secure America's border?
• But this allows President Trump to secure America's border.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• In border security, we committed $1.8 billion for the Texas National Guard to aid in their mission. to
• In border security, we committed $1.8 billion for the Texas and National Guard to aid in their mission
• in $1.8 billion for the Texas National Guard to aid in their mission in securing the border through
• to reimburse Texas, to reimburse us for state funds we spend on border security.
• And I know border security has been an issue.

Summary: The Senate opened with an invocation and then took up several conference committee matters and resolutions. It granted the House request for a conference committee on House Bill 46 and adopted a conference report on Senate Bill 37, which was described as higher education governance reform, including stronger board authority, changes to faculty senates, general education requirements, and a new ombudsman office. Senators also adopted a large package of resolutions and HCRs by voice vote. A major focus was Senate Bill 12, the “Parental Bill of Rights,” whose conference report was adopted after extended questioning. The bill was described as giving parents more access to school materials and grievance procedures, requiring parental consent for student clubs, and restricting school district employees from assisting with social transitioning or related gender-identity instruction. Senators raised concerns about effects on students already socially transitioned and on parental rights in medical or psychological decisions; the author said the House language was retained in key areas and that districts would need policies and parent notification. The report passed 20-11. The Senate then adopted a resolution allowing the conference committee on Senate Bill 1, the state budget for fiscal years 2026-2027, to go outside the bounds, and later adopted the budget conference report. Senators highlighted major funding for public education, property tax relief, public safety, health and human services, child care, water and transportation infrastructure, and the Texas Energy Fund. The budget discussion also covered higher education, mental health facilities, community attendant wages, rural hospitals, DFPS case management, child care assistance, and a study rider on TRS. The report passed unanimously, 30-0. Finally, the Senate suspended rules to take up Senate Bill 8 and adopted its conference report. The bill requires counties with jails or jail contracts to participate in the federal 287(g) immigration enforcement program, with sheriffs choosing among available models and counties receiving tiered grants to help cover costs. Supporters framed it as a public safety measure targeting criminal illegal aliens, while opponents questioned whether it would divert local resources and increase fear in immigrant communities. The report was adopted after debate.

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• borders wide up, the American citizens want those borders secure.
• borders wide up, the American citizens want those borders secure.
• borders wide up, the American citizens want those borders secure.
• Now, this want those borders secure.
• <06:03:03.200> What believe in a secure border. Period. What believe in a secure border.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Item six provides an overview of DPS border security historical funding, which continues on to the next
• It helps law enforcement in Texas.
• Border Patrol uses it.
• That we're required to have the, the, the cellular access to, to, to feed that to the Border Security
• Um, the border.

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• The committee substitute was requested by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the Texas
• We do have resources here in Texas.
• Texas has been at the forefront with Texas CASA in addressing this with resources.
• Texas.
• You're the largest group in Texas. I'm sorry? You're the largest group in Texas. I don't know that.

Bills: HB136, HB451, SB425, SB466, SB905, SB1986, SB2311, SB2450, SB2805, SB2826, SB2919, SB3001, HB136

Keywords: Medicaid, lactation, healthcare, consultation, reimbursement, maternal health, infant care, commercial sexual exploitation, child sex trafficking, human trafficking, child welfare, foster care, DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, juvenile probation, risk assessment, needs assessment, trauma screening, child abuse prevention, exploitation screening

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• So in Lubbock, Texas, we don't have a problem.
• Border Patrol uses it.
• Border Security Operations Center, and to the law enforcement in those areas.
• Texas is REAL ID compliant. We're about 98, 99 percent.
• You're referring to border crossings. Yeah. Apprehensions at the border. Yes, sir.

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• their borders.
• has done to secure this international border?
• their borders.
• has done to secure this international border?
• has done to secure this international border?

Bills: SB 1

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• This framework applies to corporations that are formed under Texas law, are listed on National Securities
• Exchange, and registered with the Security Exchange Commission, and have their principal office in Texas
• I have always believed that the border is the next economic frontier of Texas.
• I've seen it on 3 continents around the world and unfortunately working as a Texas border volunteer,
• Agency may ask it to build for, for federal for border security or for state purposes, a facility in

Bills: HB74, HB175

Keywords: environmental project, public money, political subdivision, greenhouse gas emissions, federal law compliance, renewable energy, water conservation, retroactive child support, child conception, paternity, family law, health care expenses

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• Along the Texas border.
• Obviously, the fly is in states bordering Texas, so this is an urgent situation and we need to figure
• Fly is in states bordering Texas, so this is an urgent situation and we need to figure out ways to...
• But West Texas water security for the future is necessary for us to continue to ensure energy security
• border to live cattle imports, which is already having a severe financial impact on the South Texas

Summary: During the meeting, legislative members discussed the practice of municipalities diverting water and sewer revenues to their general funds, which impacts infrastructure maintenance and project delays. Vice Chair Sparks proposed limiting public testimony to two minutes, which was adopted without objection. The committee heard from various witnesses, including Perry Fowler from the Texas Water Infrastructure Network, who emphasized that utility revenues should primarily support water services and that transfers should be transparent and justified. He noted that many utilities face financial pressures that could hinder infrastructure projects. Larry French from the Texas Public Policy Foundation highlighted the significant financial impact of water loss and general fund transfers, estimating the annual loss at $1.5 billion. He argued that these transfers can create disincentives for municipalities to address water loss issues. Brian Butcher, Assistant City Manager of Sugar Land, defended the city's cost allocation model for general fund transfers, asserting that they are necessary for equitable service provision and operational efficiency. The committee also discussed the implications of rising construction costs and the need for better procurement processes to ensure effective use of taxpayer dollars. The second part of the meeting focused on the New World Screwworm and the state's preparedness to manage potential infestations. Dudley Hoskins from the USDA outlined the federal response efforts and the importance of collaboration with state agencies. He emphasized the need for ongoing surveillance and the production of sterile flies to combat the pest. Dr. Philip Kaufman from Texas A&M discussed the historical context of the screwworm and the challenges posed by its potential reintroduction, urging proactive management strategies among livestock producers. The committee acknowledged the need for increased resources and research to effectively address the threat of the screwworm.

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• southern border.
• border.
• They are secure facilities, with both armed security, biosecurity, and nuclear regulatory security.
• southern border.
• There is a coalition, the Texas Screwworm Coalition, or Screwworm Coalition of Texas.

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• <00:09:06.160> security<00:09:06.560> measures, reforms, stall border security measures
• The independence. on border security.
• tax cuts, it secured the border, uh it tax cuts, it secured the border, uh it it<04:51:12.560>
• Secure border, strengthen priorities.

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• security, and make our border communities safer.
• security, and make our border communities safer.
• security, and make our border communities safer.
• security, and make our border communities safer.
• security, and make our border communities safer.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, February 13, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• border and i can tell you from my personal inspectors that will serve along the Texas border and I can
• Obviously, the fly is in states bordering Texas.
• And, quite honestly, when you tell people how close it is to the Texas border, you can see panic.
• But West Texas water security for the future is necessary for us to continue to ensure energy security
• Projects that could help secure long-term water resilience for Texas are slowed by processes that are

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• as part of the U.S. government is the chief law enforcement agency over domestic security, border integrity
• Security, border integrity, illegal immigration, terrorism, cybersecurity threats—all of those are looped
• Our troopers have served on the border in Texas, and then about 3,200 FHP-specific arrests on the border
• in Texas, believed these individuals suffered the cuts while illegally crossing the southern border.
• The documents advised the trooper that they had recently crossed the U.S. border into Texas via Mexico

Summary: The committee heard a series of domestic security and law enforcement presentations from the Florida Sheriffs Association, Florida Police Chiefs Association, Florida Highway Patrol, and FDLE. Sheriff Rob Hardwick outlined the sheriffs’ legislative priorities, focusing on adding xylazine to Florida’s trafficking statute and increasing penalties for luring or enticing a child under 12 from a misdemeanor to a felony. He also discussed domestic security coordination, fusion center intelligence sharing, and jail-based reentry efforts. Members asked about xylazine prevalence in Broward County and whether canine units can detect it; Hardwick said he would follow up with data and noted that dogs are not specifically trained for xylazine, though fentanyl-certified dogs may alert on mixtures. Chief Charlie Vasquez of the Florida Police Chiefs Association presented three priorities: stronger protections for law enforcement, judges, prosecutors, public defenders, and their families when threatened because of their jobs; faster and more consistent access to blood-borne pathogen testing results after exposure incidents; and mandatory life without release for anyone convicted of murdering a police or correctional officer, reviving a version of the Jason Raynor Act. Senators asked about delays in blood testing after exposure, and Vasquez said officers can be forced to take prophylactic medication while waiting for results and that the process should be streamlined. Florida Highway Patrol Director Dave Kerner described FHP’s domestic security role, including criminal interdiction, canine units, traffic homicide investigations, aviation, drones, border operations, and responses to threats such as human smuggling and the October 7-related security posture at synagogues and campuses. He said staffing remains constrained by vacancies and pay disparities, so he was not seeking more authorized troopers at this time. FDLE Deputy Commissioner David Binder then reviewed the state’s domestic security structure, fusion centers, critical infrastructure assessments, and grant funding, warning that federal homeland security dollars have declined sharply while threats remain high. He highlighted work on drone mitigation, radiological detection, vehicle barriers, and school security assessments, and emphasized the need for continued interagency coordination. The committee took no formal votes and adjourned after the presentations and questions.