89R355 RDS-F
By: Guillen, Morales of Maverick, et al. H.B. No. 180
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to border protection agreements between this state and the
United Mexican States.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
ARTICLE 1. LEGISLATIVE FINDING
SECTION 1.01. (a) The legislature, acting with the
governor, has the solemn duty to protect and defend the citizens of
this state and maintain sovereignty over this state's borders.
(b) An individual entering this state from a foreign country
shall enter through a legal port of entry.
ARTICLE 2. BORDER PROTECTION AGREEMENTS
SECTION 2.01. Title 7, Government Code, is amended by
adding Chapter 795 to read as follows:
CHAPTER 795. BORDER PROTECTION AGREEMENTS WITH UNITED MEXICAN
STATES
Sec. 795.001. AUTHORITY FOR AGREEMENTS AND ENGAGEMENT WITH
AUTHORITIES OF UNITED MEXICAN STATES. (a) On behalf of this state,
the governor may coordinate, develop, and execute agreements with
the United Mexican States and the states of the United Mexican
States regarding the authority of this state to protect and defend
its citizens.
(b) The governor may appoint a group of individuals
responsible for meeting in person with the appropriate local,
state, and federal authorities of the United Mexican States to
coordinate, develop, and execute agreements under Subsection (a).
The group appointed under this subsection may operate within the
United Mexican States as practicable.
ARTICLE 3. EFFECTIVE DATE
SECTION 3.01. 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, 2025.