89R8302 SCF-F     By: Morales of Maverick H.B. No. 2308       A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to the establishment of the Texas Commission on Border   Security and Illegal Immigration.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  Subtitle C, Title 3, Government Code, is amended   by adding Chapter 330 to read as follows:   CHAPTER 330. TEXAS COMMISSION ON BORDER SECURITY AND ILLEGAL   IMMIGRATION   SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS          Sec. 330.001.  SHORT TITLE. This chapter is known as the   Texas Commission on Border Security and Illegal Immigration Act.          Sec. 330.002.  DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:                (1)  "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Border   Security and Illegal Immigration.                (2)  "State agency" means a department, board,   commission, office, or other agency in the executive, legislative,   or judicial branch of state government. The term includes an   institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003,   Education Code.   SUBCHAPTER B. ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMISSION          Sec. 330.051.  ESTABLISHMENT AND COMPOSITION. The Texas   Commission on Border Security and Illegal Immigration is an   advisory commission composed of 11 members as follows:                (1)  the lieutenant governor or the lieutenant   governor's designee;                (2)  the speaker of the house of representatives or the   speaker's designee;                (3)  the governor or the governor's designee;                (4)  the attorney general or the attorney general's   designee;                (5)  the comptroller or the comptroller's designee;                (6)  three members of the house of representatives   appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives, not more   than two of whom may be from the same political party; and                (7)  three members of the senate appointed by the   lieutenant governor, not more than two of whom may be from the same   political party.          Sec. 330.052.  PRESIDING OFFICER. The governor or   governor's designee or, at the discretion of the governor, the   lieutenant governor or lieutenant governor's designee shall serve   as presiding officer of the commission.          Sec. 330.053.  VOTE. A vote of the majority of the   commission members present when a quorum is present is an action of   the commission.          Sec. 330.054.  MEETINGS. The commission shall meet at least   quarterly and at other times at the call of the presiding officer.          Sec. 330.055.  COMPENSATION; REIMBURSEMENT. A commission   member is not entitled to compensation for the member's service but   may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with the   General Appropriations Act.          Sec. 330.056.  STAFF. The office of the governor shall staff   the commission.   SUBCHAPTER C. COMMISSION POWERS AND DUTIES          Sec. 330.101.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES. The commission   shall:                (1)  conduct a thorough review of the economic, legal,   cultural, and educational impact of illegal immigration on this   state and its political subdivisions;                (2)  conduct a thorough examination of state and   federal laws relating to immigration, migration, and guest worker   programs;                (3)  conduct a thorough review of state laws impacting   illegal immigration;                (4)  develop a comprehensive list of infrastructure   projects supporting border security in counties on the Texas-Mexico   border;                (5)  study the impact of a state migrant worker program   on providing employees to industries most in need of skilled or   unskilled migrant labor;                (6)  develop a comprehensive, coordinated, and   sustainable state plan to address:                      (A)  illegal immigration and the influx of illegal   immigration in this state;                      (B)  immigration and the use of migrant workers in   this state; and                      (C)  integration of immigrants with residents of   this state;                (7)  recommend to the governor and the legislature   administrative and legislative actions necessary to implement the   state plan described in Subdivision (6):                      (A)  consistent with the respective   constitutional powers, rights, and responsibilities of the United   States and of this state; and                      (B)  necessary to protect the health, safety, and   welfare of the residents of this state; and                (8)  to encourage a comprehensive, coordinated, and   sustainable state response to issues related to immigration, advise   the governor and the legislature on proposed legislation related to   border security and illegal immigration on request of:                      (A)  the governor;                      (B)  the lieutenant governor;                      (C)  the speaker of the house of representatives;                      (D)  a member of the minority party in the senate   chosen by the senators who are members of that party; or                      (E)  a member of the minority party in the house of   representatives chosen by the representatives who are members of   that party.          Sec. 330.102.  STATE AGENCY INFORMATION. (a) The   commission may request a state agency to provide to the commission   available agency information the commission considers necessary to   discharge the commission's duties under this chapter.          (b)  A state agency shall cooperate with the commission to   provide the requested information under Subsection (a):                (1)  to the extent not inconsistent with law;                (2)  within the limits of the agency's statutory   authority; and                (3)  timely as necessary to accomplish the purposes of   this chapter.          Sec. 330.103.  TESTIMONY; EXPERT CONSULTANTS. (a) In   performing its powers and duties, the commission may invite   testimony from the governor, legislators, state agencies, and   members of the public.          (b)  The commission may consult with experts or other   knowledgeable public or private individuals on any matter related   to the commission's powers and duties under this chapter.          Sec. 330.104.  PUBLIC HEARING. The commission may hold one   or more public hearings the commission considers advisable and in   locations in this state the commission selects to afford interested   persons an opportunity to appear and present views on any subject   relating to the commission's powers and duties under this chapter.          Sec. 330.105.  REPORT. (a) The commission annually shall   report to the legislature and governor on commission activities and   recommendations.          (a-1)  The commission shall submit an initial report to the   legislature and governor not later than six months after the date of   the first commission meeting.  The commission shall submit its   first annual report to the legislature and governor not later than   six months after the date the initial report is submitted, or as   soon as practicable after that date. This subsection expires   January 1, 2028.          (b)  The commission on request shall provide to members of   the public any report submitted under this section.          SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.