HB 4081 Testimony Before the Texas House Committee on State Affairs

April 13, 2023

Selene Rodriguez

Selene Rodriguez is the Campaign Director for the Secure and Sovereign Texas campaign at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. In this role, she conducts research on public policy issues; assists the Foundation in academic publication; educates lawmakers and members of the public on Foundation research; and provides formal testimony to local, state, and federal entities.

Prior to this position, Rodriguez served in the Marine Corps as an Intelligence Specialist and completed an internship at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Born and raised in Del Rio, Texas, Rodriguez graduated from Texas State University with a B.A. and M.A. in Political Science.

Thank you for the opportunity to address you today. My name is Selene Rodriguez, and I represent the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Today I am speaking in support of House Bill 4081. I was born and raised in Del Rio, Texas, my family is still there and still facing the brunt of this unprecedented border crisis.
Surrounding Del Rio are many small, rural communities that do not have the resources or budgets to take on the increased high-speed chases and vehicle bailouts, fentanyl poisonings, need for emergency services, crime and increased arrests.

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