Texas SB132 limits public health directives during disasters to those not stricter than ICE's for undocumented immigrants.

SB132 amends Texas law to restrict the governor and health authorities from issuing public health directives during a declared state of disaster or outbreak of a communicable disease, unless these directives are no stricter than those issued by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for undocumented immigrants. The bill applies to directives issued under specific sections of the Texas Government and Health and Safety Codes. If the bill receives a two-thirds vote in both legislative houses, it takes effect immediately; otherwise, it becomes effective September 1, 2025.

Texas SB132 limits public health directives during disasters to those not stricter than ICE's for undocumented immigrants.

SB132 amends Texas law to restrict the governor and health authorities from issuing public health directives during a declared state of disaster or outbreak of a communicable disease, unless these directives are no stricter than those issued by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for undocumented immigrants. The bill applies to directives issued under specific sections of the Texas Government and Health and Safety Codes. If the bill receives a two-thirds vote in both legislative houses, it takes effect immediately; otherwise, it becomes effective September 1, 2025.