Relating to a database containing certain records of children who are not lawfully present in the United States.

HB 1072 creates a Texas Department of Public Safety database to store fingerprint records and identity information of children under 18 who are not lawfully present in the U.S. as encountered during border operations like Operation Lone Star. It requires law enforcement to detain such children briefly for fingerprinting and a wellness interview (conducted without accompanying adults) to assess safety and trafficking risks. The database will track how often children enter unlawfully through the Mexico border, with records automatically deleted when the child becomes lawfully present or turns 15, whichever occurs first. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025, and applies specifically to children encountered by Texas law enforcement.