Texas HB1328 allows judges in the Texas-Mexico border region to refer criminal cases involving trespass by undocumented individuals to associate.

Texas HB1328 amends the Government Code to allow judges in the Texas-Mexico border region to refer certain criminal cases to associate judges. Specifically, judges can refer cases involving alleged criminal trespass offenses by individuals not lawfully present in the United States. Counties in the border region can request reimbursement from the Texas Judicial Council for the salaries of associate judges and interpreters involved in these cases, funded by border security appropriations. The Texas Judicial Council can adopt rules to implement these provisions.

Texas HB1328 allows judges in the Texas-Mexico border region to refer criminal cases involving trespass by undocumented individuals to associate.

Texas HB1328 amends the Government Code to allow judges in the Texas-Mexico border region to refer certain criminal cases to associate judges. Specifically, judges can refer cases involving alleged criminal trespass offenses by individuals not lawfully present in the United States. Counties in the border region can request reimbursement from the Texas Judicial Council for the salaries of associate judges and interpreters involved in these cases, funded by border security appropriations. The Texas Judicial Council can adopt rules to implement these provisions.