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HB5520: Relating to border protection and economic development services, programs, and other measures, including measures to recruit health care professionals to the border region, improve border inspection efficiency, and enhance border region airport security and capacity, and establishing certain educational programs.

: Erin Gamez (D-TX) : May 25, 2026 Updated: May 19, 2025
State Finances
HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
State Finances--Management & Control
VEHICLE INSPECTIONS
BORDER
Economic & Industrial Development
Economic & Industrial Development--General
Law Enforcement
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
Governor
COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS
BORDER ENHANCEMENT ACT
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  2. 2Passed One Chamber (current step)
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Relating to border protection and economic development services, programs, and other measures, including measures to recruit health care professionals to the border region, improve border inspection efficiency, and enhance border region airport security and capacity, and establishing certain educational programs.

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