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SB8: Relating to agreements between certain sheriffs and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law and a grant program to cover the costs of implementing those agreements.

: Charles Schwertner (R-TX) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Jun 20, 2025
State Finances
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
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State Finances--Management & Control
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Corrections--Jails & Prisons
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SHERIFFS
IMMIGRATION LAW
JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON
IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, US
FEDERAL RELATIONS
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Relating to agreements between certain sheriffs and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law and a grant program to cover the costs of implementing those agreements.

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