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HB 2390

Relating to agreements between municipalities and counties and United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Daniel Alders and 10 co-sponsors

HB 2390 permits Texas cities and counties to sign agreements with ICE enabling local law enforcement to enforce federal immigration law through formal partnerships and cooperation.

Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs
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Bill Summary · HB 2390

Legislative bill overview

HB 2390 would authorize Texas municipalities and counties to enter into agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to enforce federal immigration law at the local level. The bill enables local law enforcement agencies to cooperate with federal immigration authorities through formal partnerships, likely similar to existing 287(g) programs that deputize local officers to perform immigration enforcement duties.

Why is this important

Local immigration enforcement agreements have significant practical and political implications. They determine whether local police resources are devoted to immigration enforcement versus community policing, affect immigrant communities' trust in local law enforcement, and influence detention and deportation outcomes. This legislative authority could reshape how immigration enforcement operates across Texas' diverse urban and rural jurisdictions.

Potential points of contention

  • Local control vs. federal preemption: Whether municipalities should be permitted to opt out of immigration enforcement if voters or leadership prefer community policing focus over immigration enforcement
  • Resource allocation: Concerns that local law enforcement resources will be diverted from public safety priorities to immigration enforcement, potentially reducing effectiveness on other crimes
  • Community trust and public safety: Immigrant communities may avoid reporting crimes or cooperating with police if they fear local officers will enforce immigration law, undermining overall public safety
  • Variation in enforcement: Creates potential for inconsistent immigration enforcement across Texas depending on which jurisdictions participate, potentially affecting due process and equal treatment

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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