Relating to the operations of the Texas military forces at the Texas-Mexico border; authorizing a civil penalty.

SB 2992 establishes health and safety standards for facilities housing individuals not lawfully present in the U.S. at the Texas-Mexico border, requiring access to clean water, medical care, hygiene products, and safe living conditions. The bill mandates that contracts for these facilities include compliance with the standards and require reporting to the legislature. Violations may trigger civil penalties of up to $50,000 per day, facility shutdowns, or contract termination. It directly affects the Texas Department of Public Safety and its contractors operating border detention facilities.