Bill > SB11

This bill creates a new criminal offense of "improper entry from a foreign nation" in the state of Texas. The bill defines "alien" as having the same meaning as in federal immigration law, and makes it a criminal offense for an alien to enter or attempt to enter Texas at any location other than a lawful point of entry, evade examination or inspection by immigration officers, or obtain entry through false or misleading representation. The offense is punishable as a Class A misdemeanor, with increased penalties for repeat offenders. The bill provides some limited affirmative defenses, and requires law enforcement to detain arrestees under this law in state-run border security facilities where feasible.