88S30256 RDS-F
 
  By: Guillen H.B. No. 129
 
 
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 
AN ACT
  relating to border protection agreements between this state and the
  United Mexican States.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
  ARTICLE 1. LEGISLATIVE FINDING
         SECTION 1.01.  (a)  The legislature, acting with the
  governor, has the solemn duty to protect and defend the citizens of
  this state and maintain sovereignty over this state's borders.
         (b)  An individual entering this state from a foreign country
  shall enter through a legal port of entry.
  ARTICLE 2. BORDER PROTECTION AGREEMENTS
         SECTION 2.01.  Title 7, Government Code, is amended by
  adding Chapter 795 to read as follows:
  CHAPTER 795. BORDER PROTECTION AGREEMENTS WITH UNITED MEXICAN
  STATES
         Sec. 795.001.  AUTHORITY FOR AGREEMENTS AND ENGAGEMENT WITH
  AUTHORITIES OF UNITED MEXICAN STATES. (a)  On behalf of this state,
  the governor shall coordinate, develop, and execute agreements with
  the United Mexican States and the states of the United Mexican
  States regarding the authority of this state to protect and defend
  its citizens.
         (b)  The governor may appoint a group of individuals
  responsible for meeting in person with the appropriate local,
  state, and federal authorities of the United Mexican States to
  coordinate, develop, and execute agreements under Subsection (a).  
  The group appointed under this subsection may operate within the
  United Mexican States as practicable.
  ARTICLE 3. EFFECTIVE DATE
         SECTION 3.01.  This Act takes effect immediately if it
  receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each
  house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution.  
  If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate
  effect, this Act takes effect on the 91st day after the last day of
  the legislative session.