Bill

SCR 35

85(R) - 2017
Senate Veteran Affairs & Border Security
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Senate Veteran Affairs & Border Security
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Vote Recommendation

Yes
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Author(s)

Craig Estes

Bill Caption

Urging Congress to reimburse the State of Texas for bearing the financial burden of the federal government's responsibility to secure the Texas-Mexico international border.

Bill Analysis

SCR 35 would urge the U.S. Congress to reimburse the state $1.49 billion for bearing the financial burden of securing the Texas-Mexico border from 2012 through 2017.

Vote Recommendation Notes

This resolution enhances our limited government principle by holding the federal government accountable for its failure to adequately secure the Texas-Mexico border. We support SCR 35.