AUSTIN, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) - The Texas Department of Public Safety announced the creation of its new Homeland Security Division, which is set to assist in overseeing border security operations, statewide intelligence efforts, strategic planning, critical infrastructure protection and emergency preparedness.

Officials said the division was created following the passage of Senate Bill 36 during the recent legislative session, with the intention of helping to modernize and enhance Texas's security systems by establishing a division "dedicated to unifying, coordinating, and leading statewide homeland security efforts."

The division will be made by merging the Office of Homeland Security and the Intelligence and Counterterrorism Division, and incorporating operations such as the Border Securit

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