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  89R2560 LRM-D     By: Hall S.B. No. 135       A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to the creation, operation, and powers of the Texas   Division of Homeland Security.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  Chapter 411, Government Code, is amended by   adding Subchapter B-2 to read as follows:   SUBCHAPTER B-2. TEXAS DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY           Sec.   411.0281.     DEFINITION. In this subchapter, "division"   means the Texas Division of Homeland Security created under this   subchapter.           Sec.   411.0282.     CREATION OF DIVISION; CHIEF. (a) The Texas   Division of Homeland Security is created as a division of the   department.           (b)     Notwithstanding Section 411.015, the division may not   be abolished.           (c)     The director shall appoint a chief to be the division's   chief administrative officer.           Sec.   411.0283.     BORDER OPERATIONS. The division may conduct   border security operations along the Texas-Mexico border,   including:                 (1)  law enforcement operations;                 (2)     intelligence gathering, analysis, and   dissemination;                 (3)     coordination and command of state agencies in   border security operations led by the division;                 (4)     surveillance and detection of criminal activity,   including illegal entry of individuals from foreign nations and the   smuggling of individuals and controlled substances, using cameras,   unmanned aircraft, and other technologies;                 (5)     interdiction of individuals committing criminal   activity described by Subdivision (4);                 (6)     coordination of local, state, and federal agencies   conducting border security operations, including tactical   operations such as special response teams, brush teams, and special   weapons and tactics teams; and                 (7)     training and education programs for the   professional development of employees and agency partners carrying   out border security operations.          SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.