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This bill establishes the Texas Commission on Border Security and Illegal Immigration, a new 11-member advisory commission composed of state officials and legislators, including representatives from both the Texas House and Senate, with at least one member from a border district in each legislative body. The commission will have broad responsibilities including conducting comprehensive reviews of the economic, legal, cultural, and educational impacts of illegal immigration, examining state and federal immigration laws, developing infrastructure projects for border security, and studying potential migrant worker programs. The commission is tasked with creating a comprehensive state plan to address illegal immigration, immigrant integration, and related issues, and will provide recommendations to the governor and legislature. Members will not receive compensation but may receive travel expenses, and the governor's office will provide staff support. The commission will meet at least quarterly, be led by the governor or lieutenant governor, and will produce annual reports to the legislature detailing its activities and recommendations, with an initial report due within six months of its first meeting. The commission has the authority to request information from state agencies, invite public testimony, consult with experts, and hold public hearings. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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