The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend current statutes by appropriating $20,000,000 from the state General Fund for the fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Department of Public Safety (DPS) specifically for local border support. This funding is intended to enhance local law enforcement capabilities in addressing border-related issues, including drug trafficking and human smuggling. The bill outlines specific uses for the appropriated funds, which include the hiring of local law enforcement officers dedicated to border drug interdiction, grants to local governments for prosecuting and detaining individuals involved in border-related crimes, and the purchase of capital-related equipment.

In addition to the appropriation, the bill mandates that the DPS utilize the funds for three key areas: (1) funding local law enforcement officer positions focused on border drug interdiction, (2) providing grants to cities, towns, and counties for legal costs associated with border crime prosecutions, and (3) acquiring necessary capital-related equipment. This structured approach aims to bolster local law enforcement's effectiveness in combating border-related criminal activities.