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HCR 98

Urging Congress to enhance coordination among federal, state, and local authorities in the deployment of C-UAS technologies for border security.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Erin Gámez and 6 co-sponsors

Texas urges Congress to coordinate federal, state, and local counter-drone technology deployment for border security through improved interagency communication frameworks.

Signed by the Governor
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Bill Summary · HCR 98

Legislative bill overview

HCR 98 is a non-binding resolution passed by the Texas Legislature urging the U.S. Congress to improve coordination between federal, state, and local agencies in deploying Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) technologies for border security purposes. The bill has been signed by the Governor and calls for enhanced communication and cooperative frameworks rather than mandating specific actions or funding.

Why is this important

Unauthorized drones and unmanned systems pose genuine security challenges at the U.S.-Mexico border, with potential applications in surveillance, contraband smuggling, and other illicit activities. This resolution reflects growing concern from Texas lawmakers—a border state—about gaps in current drone detection and interdiction capabilities, and seeks to establish clearer protocols that prevent duplication of effort and improve effectiveness among agencies operating at different governmental levels.

Potential points of contention

  • Jurisdiction questions: Whether state/local C-UAS deployment should be coordinated through or subordinate to federal authorities, and how this affects chain of command during security incidents
  • Technology standards: Different agencies may use incompatible detection or interdiction systems, raising questions about which standards Congress should mandate and who bears upgrade costs
  • Civil liberties concerns: Expanded C-UAS capabilities could enable surveillance of U.S. citizens; the resolution doesn't address privacy safeguards or oversight mechanisms for these technologies

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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