Texas Senate panel to hear testimony on border security

AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- The Texas Senate's Committee on Border Security will hear invited testimony from state and local officials regarding their "participation in border security" Tuesday morning. It's part of the chamber's work to monitor the implementation of new laws before the next legislative session begins in January.Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick tasked the committee of three Republicans and two Democrats with three broad interim charges:
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