Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 354: Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.

In committee Last action February 28, 2025: Referred to State Affairs

Plain-language summary

HB 354 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty. Primary sponsor: Briscoe Cain (Republican). It lists 13 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 28, 2025): Referred to State Affairs.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Briscoe Cain (Republican). 13 co-sponsors.