Texas House Bill HR1248

Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

• Introduced: 4/7/09
• Refer: 4/14/09
• Enrolled: 4/28/09
• Passed: 4/28/09

Caption

Congratulating the winners of the 2008 John Ben Shepperd Texas Leadership Forum Search for Solutions competition.

Impact

The passing of HR1248 would serve as a formal recognition of the innovative approach taken by the forum participants, which is expected to influence state policies aimed at enhancing border security. The proposal's emphasis on establishing a training program for DPS employees signifies a proactive approach to equip law enforcement with the necessary skills and knowledge to combat human trafficking and enhance border security operations. This bill reflects an intra-state commitment to addressing these pressing issues, which are of national importance.

Summary

HR1248 is a resolution congratulating the winners of the 2008 John Ben Shepperd Texas Leadership Forum's Search for Solutions competition. The bill highlights the recognized efforts of a team that proposed a strategic solution to the significant issues of border security and human trafficking. Their winning proposal introduced the Border Enforcement Security and Training (BEST) Act, which is aimed at improving the capabilities of local law enforcement in the Texas border regions. The bill specifically calls for the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to allocate a significant number of new employees to enhance border law enforcement.

Contention

Notably, HR1248 does not detail specific funding provisions or legislative mandates for the implementation of the proposed BEST Act. This raises questions and potential concerns among legislators about how these initiatives will be financed and executed in practice. While the proposal aims to strengthen local enforcement capabilities, there may be debates centered around resource allocation and the effectiveness of training in addressing broader systemic issues of human trafficking and border security.