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SB 8

Relating to agreements between certain sheriffs and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law and a grant program to cover the costs of implementing those agreements.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Trent Ashby and 18 co-sponsors

Texas authorizes sheriffs to enforce federal immigration law with ICE and funds these operations through state grants, expanding deportation capacity beginning January 2026.

Effective on 1/1/26
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