Texas HB48 creates an organized oilfield theft prevention unit within the Department of Public Safety to combat oilfield theft.

Texas HB48 establishes an organized oilfield theft prevention unit within the Department of Public Safety. This unit will investigate and arrest individuals involved in oilfield theft, focusing on offenses involving oil and gas equipment. The unit will coordinate with various law enforcement agencies and maintain a centralized database for tracking related offenses. The unit will also develop specialized training for local law enforcement and conduct public outreach. The unit will operate primarily in the region adjacent to the international border and containing the city of El Paso.

Texas HB48 creates an organized oilfield theft prevention unit within the Department of Public Safety to combat oilfield theft.

Texas HB48 establishes an organized oilfield theft prevention unit within the Department of Public Safety. This unit will investigate and arrest individuals involved in oilfield theft, focusing on offenses involving oil and gas equipment. The unit will coordinate with various law enforcement agencies and maintain a centralized database for tracking related offenses. The unit will also develop specialized training for local law enforcement and conduct public outreach. The unit will operate primarily in the region adjacent to the international border and containing the city of El Paso.