AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The Texas Senate’s Committee on Border Security will hear invited testimony from state and local officials regarding their “participation in border security” Tuesday morning. It’s part of the chamber’s work to monitor the implementation of new laws before the next legislative session begins in January.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick tasked the committee of three Republicans and two Democrats with three broad interim charges:
“Securing the Texas-Mexico Border”: Reviewing state and local agencies’ participation in border security, examining the impact of organized crime, and making recommendations to “combat criminal enterprises.”
“Support for Border Security Personnel”: Examining how Operation Lone Star has impacted the wellbeing of DPS troopers and National Guard members stationed on the border.
Monitor specific legislation passed in the 88th legislature last year, including the establishment of a border operations training program for local police and an initiative to compensate property owners for damage caused by criminal activity relating to the border.
The committee hearing is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. in the Capitol extension. Nexstar will provide updates throughout the day.
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