Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to sign border security legislation on Thursday
Gov. Greg Abbott is scheduled to sign into law border security legislation on Thursday, a day after the measures were approved by the Texas Senate.
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Gov. Greg Abbott is scheduled to sign into law border security legislation on Thursday, a day after the measures were approved by the Texas Senate.
The Texas Senate Committee on Border Security passed three controversial border security bills during a special session on Tuesday, but with the Texas House adjourned, it's unlikely the bills will become law any time soon.
A committee on Tuesday declined to advance a House bill that would increase penalties for smuggling and operating a stash house. The move comes as both chambers are already at an impasse over property-tax relief.
The Texas Senate moved forward with its border-security legislation on Wednesday. That’s despite the fact that the measure has no place to go as long as the Texas House remains away from the Capitol.
AUSTIN — The Texas Senate Border Society Committee passed four border-related bills Tuesday after raising concerns on at least one.