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HB5557: Relating to periodic comprehensive forensic and efficiency audits of state border security activities and the enforcement of audit recommendations.

: Ana-Maria Rodriguez Ramos (D-TX) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Apr 7, 2025
State Finances
State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
State Finances--Management & Control
BORDER
PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF
AUDITOR, STATE
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF
AUDITS & AUDITORS
RECORDS MANAGEMENT
MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS
PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF
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  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Relating to periodic comprehensive forensic and efficiency audits of state border security activities and the enforcement of audit recommendations.

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