Bill > HB127

This bill establishes the Texas Homeland Security Division within the Office of the Governor to provide cross-functional expertise and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of border protection operations by state agencies and local governments. The bill grants the division authority to conduct various border security operations, including law enforcement, intelligence gathering, and surveillance. The bill also creates a Border Crime Property Damage Compensation Program to compensate landowners and residents in the border region for property damage caused by criminal activity and law enforcement responses. Additionally, the bill establishes a Border Security Advisory Council to advise the legislature and governor on border security issues and provides financial assistance to state agencies and local governments for border protection infrastructure, facilities, equipment, and services.