The proposed bill, if enacted, would introduce new appropriations and directives regarding funding for local border support through the Department of Public Safety (DPS). Specifically, it would appropriate $50,000,000 from the state General Fund for fiscal year 2025-2026, which is a new financial commitment not currently outlined in existing statutes. The bill mandates that these funds be utilized 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 border-related crimes such as drug trafficking and human smuggling.

Additionally, the bill allows DPS to allocate funds for capital-related equipment, which is a new provision that expands the scope of how the appropriated funds can be used. This represents a significant update to current law by specifying the intended use of the funds and enhancing the resources available to local law enforcement agencies in addressing border security issues.