Bill
HB 2566
Relating to the enforcement of state and federal immigration laws by state agencies, local entities, and peace officers; creating a civil penalty.
89th Legislature (2025)
Introduced by Richard Hayes and 2 co-sponsors
Texas bill expands state and local authority to enforce federal immigration laws and creates civil penalties for violations, shifting immigration enforcement from federal to state/local jurisdiction.
Referred to State Affairs
#aliens(i0032)
#citygovernment--general(i0060)
#civilremedies&liabilities(i0065)
#corrections--jails&prisons(i0092)
#countygovernment--general(i0096)
#criminalprocedure--general(i0208)
#electronicinformationsystems(i0311)
#governor(i0375)
#identificationcards(s0074)
#immigrationlaw(s0674)
#passports(s0246)
#peaceofficers(s0007)
#stateagencies
#boards&commissions(i0749)
#texascriminalalientrack&reportact(pr5mb)
#vehicles&traffic--driver'slicenses(i0840)