The House Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety

85th Legislature

February 1, 2018

9:30 a.m.

Tyler, Texas (See details below)

Pursuant to a notice posted on January 9, 2018, the House Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative King, Phil, at 9:37 a.m.

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives King, Phil; Nevárez; Burns; Holland; Metcalf; Schaefer; and Wray.

A quorum was present.

The committee met at Tyler Junior College, White Administrative Services Center (Board Room) located at 1400 E. 5th Street, Tyler, TX 75798.

Representative Clardy, Representative Hefner, Representative Flynn also present.

The committee heard a comprehensive review by the Department of Public Safety on various agency matters including but not limited to: Driver license operations, Texas/Mexico border security and operations, East Texas Gang/Cartel activity, Safety factors with respect to sedan vs. SUV patrol units, CUP appropriations for FY 18/19 and retire/rehire program.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The committee heard from a panel discussing interactions between law enforcement and citizens including an update on enactments of new law.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The committee received a presentation on junior college campus security.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

At 1:02 p.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the chair.

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Rep. King, Phil, Chair

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Ashley Westenhover, Clerk