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TX SB2424
TX SB2424Relating to illegal entry into this state from Mexico by a person who is not a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States; creating criminal offenses.
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Introduced
03/10/2023
03/10/2023
In Committee
05/19/2023
05/19/2023
Crossed Over
04/13/2023
04/13/2023
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to illegal entry into this state from Mexico by a person who is not a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States; creating criminal offenses.
AI Summary
This bill creates new criminal offenses related to illegal entry into the state of Texas from Mexico by individuals who are not U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. The bill defines "port of entry" and makes it a Class B misdemeanor offense to enter the state by crossing the Mexico border at any location other than a designated port of entry. The offense becomes a state jail felony if the individual has a prior conviction under this law. The bill also requires local governments to indemnify their employees for damages arising from actions taken to enforce these new criminal provisions.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (7)
Brian Birdwell (R)*,
Cole Hefner (R)*,
Brandon Creighton (R),
Bob Hall (R),
Lois Kolkhorst (R),
Angela Paxton (R),
Drew Springer (R),
Last Action
Postponed 6/1/23 10:00 AM (on 05/23/2023)
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