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HB1491: Relating to agreements between counties and United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law.

: Nate Schatzline (R-TX) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Mar 11, 2025
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
County Government
County Government--General
IMMIGRATION LAW
IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, US
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Relating to agreements between counties and United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law.

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