Texas HB2257 mandates county sheriffs to participate in federal immigration enforcement programs.
Texas HB2257 amends Chapter 752 of the Government Code to require county sheriffs to participate in federal delegation of authority programs for immigration enforcement. These programs allow local law enforcement to execute certain federal immigration duties. The bill specifies that sheriffs in counties with populations of 250,000 or more must apply by July 1, 2026, while those in counties with populations between 75,000 and 250,000 must apply by July 1, 2027. Sheriffs in counties with populations of 75,000 or less must apply by July 1, 2028.
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