Issue Position: Building Safe Communities

Issue Position

Ensuring our state is safe is a core competency of government - and it is a top priority for me as your advocate in Austin. While Washington, D.C. has failed in its duty to secure our border, Texas has stepped up, dedicating billions in state funds to support our state border operations with new tools, resources, technology and personnel. We have cracked down hard on the cartels and organized crime. We have declared war on human traffickers, while providing support and care for the women and children they prey upon. And we've reformed our laws to ensure our criminal justice system is tough, fair and smart. With all that we've accomplished, we cannot rest. We must remain ever vigilant and continue to prioritize public safety, in word and deed. We must unequivocally support our law enforcement. We must aggressively work to secure our border. And we must continue to advance laws and invest in the resources necessary to ensure every Texan, no matter where he or she lives, is safe.

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