Bill > HB5580

This bill requires sheriffs in Texas counties with populations of 100,000 or more to request and enter into written agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which allows local law enforcement to enforce federal immigration laws. Sheriffs in smaller counties may also voluntarily enter such agreements. The bill establishes a competitive grant program administered by the state comptroller to support sheriffs participating in these agreements, providing funding to cover costs like officer compensation, equipment, training, and reporting requirements. Sheriffs must submit annual reports detailing their activities and expenditures related to these immigration enforcement agreements. The attorney general is authorized to take legal action against sheriffs who fail to comply with the law and can recover associated expenses. Counties with populations over 100,000 must comply with the agreement requirement by December 1, 2026, and the bill takes effect on September 1, 2025. The grant program aims to assist sheriffs in implementing and sustaining their participation in federal immigration law enforcement agreements by providing financial support proportional to their county's population.

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