Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Senate Border Security Committee May 15th, 2025

Meeting Video(s)

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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Border Security May 15th, 2025

Senate Border Security Committee

The Senate Committee on Border Security convened to discuss key resolutions aimed at enhancing border security measures. Notable discussions centered around HCR98, which urges Congress to bolster intergovernmental cooperation in deploying counter-unmanned aircraft systems to address unauthorized drone activities at the border. Committee members expressed the urgency of establishing operational protocols for detecting and neutralizing drones that threaten national security. Additionally, HB180 was presented, focusing on elevating state-level cooperation with Mexican authorities to better manage cross-border challenges like drug and human trafficking. There were no public testimonies for either bill; however, HCR98 was reported favorably to the full Senate following a brief voting process.

Bills on the Agenda

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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB180

Filed
11/12/24  
Out of House Committee
4/23/25  
Voted on by House
5/7/25  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to border protection agreements between this state and the United Mexican States.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HCR98

Urging Congress to enhance coordination among federal, state, and local authorities in the deployment of C-UAS technologies for border security.