The House Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

89th Legislature

March 5, 2025

10:30 a.m. or upon final adjourn./recess or bill referral if permission granted

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Pursuant to a notice posted on February 28, 2025, and permission granted on March 5, 2025, to meet while the House was in session, the House Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Hefner, at 11:44 a.m.

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Hefner; Lopez, Ray; Dorazio; Hickland; Holt; Louderback; McLaughlin; and Pierson.

A quorum was present.

The Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans’ Affairs heard invited testimony from an individual representing the Texas Department of Emergency Management (TDEM).

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

The Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans’ Affairs heard invited testimony from an individual representing The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).

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

The Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans’ Affairs heard invited testimony from an individual representing the Office of the Attorney General (OAG).

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

The Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans’ Affairs heard invited testimony from an individual representing the Texas Military Preparedness Commission (TMPC).

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

The Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans’ Affairs heard invited testimony from an individual representing the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).

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

The Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans’ Affairs heard invited testimony from an individual representing the Combined Law Enforcement Association of Texas (CLEAT).

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

The Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans’ Affairs heard invited testimony from an individual representing the Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA).

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

(Representative Cortez now present.)

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

The Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans’ Affairs heard invited testimony from an individual representing the Sheriffs’ Association of Texas.

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

At 1:59 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. Hefner, Chair

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Jose Gonzalez, Clerk