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Committee hears HB 180 to authorize governor to make direct border agreements with Mexican states; bill held pending
Summary
House Bill 180 would codify authority for the Texas governor to make and implement border protection agreements directly with Mexican states and to appoint individuals to meet with Mexican authorities. The committee heard an explanation of the bill but left it pending without a vote.
Chairman Senator Birdwell called up House Bill 180 and invited Senator Birdwell to explain the measure. Senator Birdwell said the bill would codify the governor’s authority to coordinate directly with Mexican state officials to address cross‑border challenges including drug and human trafficking.
“Texas has the constitutional duty to…
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