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Senate Bill 1649 |
Senate Author: Watson et al. |
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Effective: 6-17-11 |
House Sponsor: Margo |
Senate Bill 1649 amends the Government Code to require the criminal justice division in the governor's office to establish and administer a grant program through which an eligible prosecuting attorney or the attorney's office may apply for a grant to support, in a county or counties under the jurisdiction of the attorney, the prosecution of any crime that occurs in the border region and that undermines public safety or security. The bill authorizes undedicated and unobligated funds in the operators and chauffeurs license account to be appropriated to the division for the grant program and requires the division to establish grant procedures and guidelines. The bill also includes certain reporting requirements.