Bill would let defense-focused redevelopment authorities commission peace officers
House Bill 3248 would permit defense-based development authorities that repurpose former military bases to employ and commission peace officers to protect critical infrastructure and research facilities; Port San Antonio officials supported the change.
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Senator Flores presented House Bill 3248, which would grant defense-based development authorities — special-purpose districts that redevelop former military bases for defense, aerospace and cybersecurity uses — explicit authority to employ and commission peace officers.
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