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Subcommittee creates statutory Office of Homeland Security; amendment approved
Summary
HB 1639 was amended to create a statutory Office of Homeland Security and specify its authority and responsibilities (previously covered by executive order); the subcommittee adopted the amendment and advanced the bill unanimously.
Chairman Doggett presented HB 1639 and an amendment that creates a statutory Office of Homeland Security, laying out authority and responsibilities that had been managed by executive order. He told the committee the amendment delineates the office’s duties and stands ready for questions.
The committee adopted the amendment and voted to advance HB 1639 to the full committee (7 ayes, 0 nos). Sponsors said the change clarifies statutory authority rather than creating new programs.
