Relating to the creation, operation, and powers of the Texas Division of Homeland Security.

SB 135 creates the Texas Division of Homeland Security as a permanent state division within the Texas Department of Public Safety, with a chief appointed by the director. The division will conduct border security operations along the Texas-Mexico border, including intelligence gathering, surveillance using drones and cameras, interdiction of illegal border crossings and drug smuggling, and coordination with local, state, and federal agencies. It also authorizes training programs for personnel involved in border security operations. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025, and directly affects Texas state agencies and personnel responsible for border security.