Texas HB1832 increases penalties for illegal entry or presence by aliens convicted of certain crimes.

Texas HB1832, known as the Dangerous Aliens Act, amends the Texas Penal Code to increase criminal penalties for illegal entry or illegal presence in Texas by aliens. Specifically, it elevates the offense to a felony of the third degree if the alien was previously removed after a misdemeanor conviction, to a felony of the second degree if the alien was removed after three or more misdemeanor convictions or a felony conviction, and to a felony of the first degree if the alien was removed after a felony conviction under Texas law or similar laws in another jurisdiction.

Texas HB1832 increases penalties for illegal entry or presence by aliens convicted of certain crimes.

Texas HB1832, known as the Dangerous Aliens Act, amends the Texas Penal Code to increase criminal penalties for illegal entry or illegal presence in Texas by aliens. Specifically, it elevates the offense to a felony of the third degree if the alien was previously removed after a misdemeanor conviction, to a felony of the second degree if the alien was removed after three or more misdemeanor convictions or a felony conviction, and to a felony of the first degree if the alien was removed after a felony conviction under Texas law or similar laws in another jurisdiction.