Texas HB5234 prohibits local entities or campus police from assisting federal immigration officers at domestic violence shelters.

Texas HB5234 amends the Government Code to allow local entities or campus police departments to prohibit their employees from assisting or cooperating with federal immigration officers in matters occurring at domestic violence shelters. This exception also applies to activities at places of worship. The bill takes effect immediately if approved by two-thirds of the members in both houses, otherwise it takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB5234 prohibits local entities or campus police from assisting federal immigration officers at domestic violence shelters.

Texas HB5234 amends the Government Code to allow local entities or campus police departments to prohibit their employees from assisting or cooperating with federal immigration officers in matters occurring at domestic violence shelters. This exception also applies to activities at places of worship. The bill takes effect immediately if approved by two-thirds of the members in both houses, otherwise it takes effect September 1, 2025.