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MINUTES

 

SENATE SUBCOMMITTEE ON -S/C BORDER SECURITY

Thursday, December 3, 2015

11:00 AM

Capitol Extension, Room E1.012

 

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Pursuant to a notice posted in accordance with Senate Rule 11.10 and 11.18, a public hearing of the Senate Subcommittee on -S/C Border Security was held on Thursday, December 3, 2015, in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.012, at Austin, Texas.

 

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MEMBERS PRESENT:

 

MEMBERS ABSENT:

Senator Brian Birdwell, Chair

 

None

Senator Bob Hall, Vice Chair

 

 

Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr.

 

 

 

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The chair called the meeting to order at 11:00 AM. There being a quorum present, the following business was transacted:

 

The chair recognized Senators Rodguez, Garcia, Menéndez, and Perry as also being present.

 

The chair laid out the following interim charge: “Study the various sanctuary city policies statewide, the number and types of crimes committed by previously arrested illegal immigrants within the jurisdiction of a “sanctuary policy,” and possible solutions to discourage governmental  entities from putting in place policies that conflict with immigration laws. Make recommendations to improve community safety.”

 

Invited testimony was provided by those designated on the attached list.

 

There being no further business, at 2:34 PM Senator Birdwell moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

 

 

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Senator Brian Birdwell, Chair

 

 

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Bailey Olderog, Clerk