Bill: SCR 35, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
Senate Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| Yes |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Positive |
Neutral |
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.
