Enrolled Bill Summary

Senate Bill 1403	Senate Author:  Parker et al.
Effective:  9-1-23	House Sponsor:  Spiller et al.

            Senate Bill 1403 amends the Government Code to authorize the governor to develop and execute an interstate compact for border security among interested states to provide for joint action among such states on the following matters:

·        sharing law enforcement intelligence on illegal activity occurring at the border with Mexico;

·        sharing state resources in order to build a physical barrier, a comprehensive technological surveillance system, or both, on state land to deter or detect illegal activity occurring at the border with Mexico; and

·        sharing other law enforcement resources to ensure the protection of personnel and property.

The bill prohibits the compact from increasing the political power of the compacting states in relation to the federal government.