Texas HB5580 establishes agreements between sheriffs and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law.

Texas HB5580 amends the Government Code to create a framework for sheriffs to enter into agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to enforce federal immigration law. Sheriffs in counties with populations of 100,000 or more must request and enter into such agreements, while those in smaller counties may request them. The bill mandates annual reports from sheriffs on their activities, expenditures, and outcomes related to these agreements.

Texas HB5580 establishes agreements between sheriffs and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law.

Texas HB5580 amends the Government Code to create a framework for sheriffs to enter into agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to enforce federal immigration law. Sheriffs in counties with populations of 100,000 or more must request and enter into such agreements, while those in smaller counties may request them. The bill mandates annual reports from sheriffs on their activities, expenditures, and outcomes related to these agreements.