If enacted, this bill would update current statutes by appropriating $50,000,000 from the state General Fund for fiscal year 2025-2026 specifically to the Department of Public Safety (DPS) for local border support. The new provisions would require DPS to utilize these funds to support local law enforcement officer positions focused on border drug interdiction and to provide grants to cities, towns, and counties for costs related to prosecuting and detaining individuals involved in drug trafficking, human smuggling, illegal immigration, and other border-related crimes. Additionally, the bill allows DPS to fund capital-related equipment.

The bill introduces new language that specifies the allocation and intended use of the appropriated funds, which is not currently outlined in existing statutes. This includes the explicit mention of funding for local law enforcement positions and grants for local jurisdictions, thereby enhancing the state's capacity to address border-related issues. The current law remains unchanged, but the new provisions would significantly expand the financial resources available for local border support initiatives.