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Texas Legislature

Bills Coauthored

Sen. Paul Bettencourt
88th Legislature First Called Session
Report Date: 3/17/2026

Number of Bills: 3

Author:
Birdwell
Coauthor:
Bettencourt | Campbell | Creighton | Hall | King | et al.
Last Action:
06/07/2023 H Received from the Senate
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of improper entry from a foreign nation.
Author:
Flores
Coauthor:
Bettencourt | Creighton | King | Kolkhorst | Middleton | et al.
Last Action:
06/06/2023 S Committee report printed and distributed: Jun 6 2023 12:03PM
Caption:
Relating to the punishment for certain criminal conduct involving the smuggling of persons or the operation of a stash house; increasing criminal penalties.
Author:
Birdwell
Coauthor:
Bettencourt | Campbell | Creighton | Hall | King | et al.
Last Action:
06/07/2023 H Received from the Senate
Caption:
Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing a Texas Border Force and making funds available to certain governmental entities.
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