TX Senate Interim Hearings for Border Security Committee Announced
Earlier this month, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick released his 2024 Interim Legislative Charges with border security at the top of his list.
Consequently, the TX Senate Border Security Committee has scheduled the first upcoming meeting to satisfy the Lt. Gov.’s charges for Thursday, September 19th, at 10:00 a.m. Alliance for a Safe Texas plans to attend the committee hearing in September and testify. Public testimony will be limited to 2 minutes regarding:
Securing the Texas-Mexico Border:Examine the impact of transnational criminal activity on commerce including, but not limited to, organized crime fuel theft to fund criminal operations. Make recommendations to support and strengthen interagency border operations to combat criminal enterprises.
Support for Border Security Personnel: Consider the effect on personnel who have actively served or participated in Operation Lone Star and the impact of their service on their health and well-being, and their regular employment or assignments outside of Operation Lone Star. Study the challenges and barriers that affect the recruitment and retention of personnel engaged in border security efforts.
Monitoring: Monitor the implementation of legislation addressed by the Senate Committee on Border Security passed by the 88th Legislature, as well as relevant agencies and programs under the committee's jurisdiction. Specifically, make recommendations for any legislation needed to improve, enhance, or complete implementation of the following:
If attending in person, written testimony may also be handed in. This is yet another opportunity to testify to your concerns regarding the ongoing border crisis, its impacts throughout the state, and your support for Texas’ efforts. We hope to see you there!