88R22945 JCG-F
By: Spiller, Hefner, Clardy, et al. H.B. No. 82
Substitute the following for H.B. No. 82:
By: Metcalf C.S.H.B. No. 82
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to an interstate compact for border security, including
building a border wall and sharing state intelligence and
resources.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Title 7, Government Code, is amended by adding
Chapter 794 to read as follows:
CHAPTER 794. INTERSTATE COMPACT FOR BORDER SECURITY
Sec. 794.001. AUTHORITY TO DEVELOP AND EXECUTE COMPACT. On
behalf of this state, the governor shall develop and execute an
interstate compact for border security among interested states.
Sec. 794.002. CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED. (a) It
is the intent of the legislature that the compact developed and
executed under this chapter not require congressional approval.
(b) The compact may not increase the political power of the
compacting states in relation to the federal government.
Sec. 794.003. INTERSTATE COMPACT PROVISIONS. The compact
authorized by this chapter must provide for joint action among
compacting states on matters that include:
(1) sharing law enforcement intelligence on illegal
activity occurring at the border with Mexico;
(2) sharing state resources in order to build a
physical barrier, a comprehensive technological surveillance
system, or both, on state land to deter or detect illegal activity
occurring at the border with Mexico; and
(3) sharing other law enforcement resources to ensure
the protection of personnel and property.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this
Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
Act takes effect September 1, 2023.