The bill proposes the creation of the Texas Division of Homeland Security as a new division within the government, specifically outlined in a newly added Subchapter B-2 of Chapter 411 of the Government Code. This division will be established with a chief administrative officer appointed by the director, and it is explicitly stated that the division cannot be abolished, notwithstanding existing provisions in Section 411.015. The bill also defines the division's role in conducting border security operations along the Texas-Mexico border, which includes a range of activities such as law enforcement, intelligence gathering, coordination of state agencies, surveillance of criminal activities, and training programs for personnel involved in these operations.

Additionally, the bill details specific functions that the Texas Division of Homeland Security will undertake, including the use of technology for surveillance and detection, coordination with local, state, and federal agencies, and the interdiction of criminal activities related to illegal entry and smuggling. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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